Durabella

DURABELLA SEAMLESS TERRAZZO

DURABELLA IS MADE OUT OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS BASED ON A SPECIAL MODIFIED BINDER, MARBLE AGGREGATES AND/OR NATURAL STONES. DURABELLA BIOPOLYMER IS MADE FROM VEGETABLE OIL AND IS RED LIST FREE.

The beauty and richness of traditional Terrazzo, orginally invented by the Romans, improved with the latest technologies of today, form a unique flooring system. Durabella has exceptional characteristics in appearance, aesthetics and durability. Durabella is a decorative floor finish, made of a colored bio-based binder and mixed in a matrix of marble, glass and other natural materials. After finishing, the natural beauty of the aggregates in a colored setting is exposed to provide a beautiful, durable and flexible Terrazzo.

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A sustainable, seamless and flexible terrazzo flooring made up of rapidly renewable resources that are free of ortho-phthalates, chlorine and solvents. Durabella has exceptional characteristics in appearance, aesthetics and durability – a decorative floor finish, with endless customizable designs including logos, unique patterns and intricate designs. The overall construction is not vastly different from that of traditional Terrazzo, though the ingredient makeup is very different.

Durabella is extremely durable and perfect for any high traffic area such as hospitals, airports, theme parks, schools, etc. Our terrazzo does not use epoxy or any harsh chemicals during the installation process. The product is also resistant to water, preventing microbial growth and mold – one of the many reasons it is a great fit for healthcare facilities and any shared public spaces dedicated to creating healthy spaces.

Duracryl produces floorcoverings based on natural and renewable materials. This has a major advantage on climate change compared with fossil based products. For accountability of the impact of the carbon footprint of each flooring product we are using the definition of “Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design” in New York, a leading authority on this subject. “Currently, there is no universal threshold for ‘low embodied carbon’ in flooringmaterials. After discussing this research with experts, we have set a rigorous standard that can meet 2030 emission goals. These products, labeled with ‘LEC’, embody below 5kg of CO2 per square meter” All Duracryl products comply with this standard and are referred to as “Climate Positive Flooring”

composition

Durabella is made out of various components based on a special modified binder, marble aggregates and/or natural stones. Durabella Biopolymer is made from vegetable oil and is Red List Free. Durabella is a flexible terrazzo and has a 40% better sound absorption compared to tradional epoxy terrazzo.

application

Durabella Seamless Terrazzo is an aesthetic, seamless, wear-resistant finish for areas with heavy traffic. Suitable for both new construction and renovation (10-18mm) project. Durabella is therefore often used in public buildings such as shopping malls, hotels, receptions, restaurants, convention centers, airports, banks, offices, hospitals, entrance halls, stations, public areas, etc.

appearance

Very similar to the traditional terrazzo floors. The surface is smooth. Various patterns and motifs can be obtained in the floor. In contrast to traditional terrazzo floors Durabella can be supplied in RAL, Pantone or NCS colors. The finish can be adjusted to your liking and color composition is customer specific. Slip-resistance is depending on the finish, multiple options available.

look and feel

design

Unlimited possibilities with the color of the binder and the mixing of the aggregates allowing designers to create their own visual. Aectual X Durabella is an innovative and sustainable flooring solution, created in collaboration with Aectual, combining 3D printed patterns with the Durabella. A novel take on classic artwork terrazzo flooring, offering endless design opportunities to integrate storytelling in your flooring design.

maintenance

Regular removal of dust and if necessary wet cleaning with a neutral cleaning agent. For further instructions see the maintenance instruction guide.

characteristics

Type of property	Result
Flexural Strength	10-15 N/mm2 1450-2175 psi
Flexural Strength with Duraforce membrane	20-22 N/mm2 2900-3190 psi
Compressive Strength (precoated quartz)	40-60 N/mm2 5800-8700 psi
Compressive Strength (marble)	30-35 N/mm2 4350-7250 psi
Tensile Strength (binder only)	10 N/mm2 1450 psi
Elongation at break	Approx. 145%
Binder	Biopolymer
Fire rating	Bfl S1 (EN 13501-1)
Color	Unlimited possibilities
Hardness	Shore D65
Thermal isolation	0,027 m2 x K/W
Underfloor heating	Possible

Highly UV stable
Seamless
Easy to clean and maintain
Classic elegance
Sound absorbing
Chemical resistant
Highly resistant to abrasion
Can be used exterior
Fast delivery times and high day production
Can be laid on old surfaces
Maximum strength and no hairline cracking
Thickness from 8 to 15mm

hardening and curing

Durabella is ready for foot traffic at 15°C after 24 hours. The full hardening has occurred after 7 days assuming a temperature of 15°C. After curing the floor is ground to the desired surface. The floor is waxed or impregnated.