Portland School District "Simerrazzo" Simulated Polished Terrazzo System
Harrison Park Middle School in Portland, OR serves as a vital educational facility that requires regular maintenance and upgrades to support its daily operations. During the summer of 2024, the school undertook an initiative to upgrade the existing flooring in its cafeteria, a high-traffic area crucial to daily student life.
The cafeteria environment presented several specific challenges:
The need for exceptional durability to withstand heavy foot traffic
Resistance to damage from tables, chairs, and carts
Adequate slip resistance for safety
Easy maintenance requirements
Working with Resinwerks, the school selected a Simerrazzo™ simulated polished terrazzo flooring system as their solution. The installation process began with surface preparation, followed by a clear primer to ensure maximum substrate adhesion. The team then applied a pigmented white Rapid H2O EP with a custom-curated Simerrazzo flake blend. This specialized water-based broadcast coat was crucial for achieving the desired flat flake positioning. After curing, the floor received two grout coats of LevelGuard EP Clear cycloaliphatic epoxy, followed by sanding and a final topcoat of HDC 100 Urethane.
