Flooring and tiles
Posted On Saturday, January 10th, 2009 By grou
Ground cullet is used for the following flooring and tile applications
Industrial Flooring
Processed glass used as a substitute for silica sand to create a non-skid surface on flooring. Trials indicate glass performs as well as or better than silica sand. Floor surface has good traction.
Sintered Mosaic Tile
Glass tiles made by combining ground glass with a binder, compressing and heating. It is comparable with melted glass mosaic tiles, but can be produced at much lower temperatures, conserving fuel. The tile will accept a coloring agent. It has lower production costs and requires a lower capital investment than traditional melting processes.
Synthetic Marble
A marble imitation composite made of glass granules in a resin matrix. Cheaper than natural marble and has improved wear and weathering characteristics. The coloring can be closely controlled and shapes can be molded. There is more control of end product consistency than with natural marble.
Terrazzo
An exposed aggregate flooring. Use of cullet in terrazzo enhances its flexural strength and superior abrasion resistance.