Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

What Does a Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Do?

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
• 2Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
• 3Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
• 4Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
• 5Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
• 6Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
• 7Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
• 8Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.

Required Skills

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Terrazzo Workers and Finishers Salary