Terrazzo Workers and Finishers apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.
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- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Grind surfaces with a power grinder, or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines
- Measure ingredients for terrazzo or grout, according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer
- Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips
- Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces
- Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine with portable hand grinder
- Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent using brush or sprayer
- Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment
- Build wooden molds, clamping molds around areas to be repaired, or setting up frames to the proper depth and alignment
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.5%
Job Openings 2
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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