| zzo Wash Fountains are so named because they | | | | Terrazzo bowl with multi-fount faucets. These |
| use a precast bowl assemble made from a | | | | multi-founts are designed for ADA compliance and |
| material called Terrazzo. Terrazzo has a mosaic | | | | water conservation. In general, they are a very |
| looking surface and is comprised of 85% stone | | | | attractive option for applications requiring light to |
| and 15% binder. Steel reinforcing rods are placed | | | | moderate duty hand washing and ADA |
| in the bowl during the casting process to give the | | | | compliance. Common applications would include |
| bowl additional strength. After being cast the | | | | schools, building lobbies, rest areas, sports and |
| Terrazzo is polished to a high gloss and then | | | | athletic facilities, and light manufacturing or |
| sealed with a clear polyurethane resin to maintain | | | | warehousing facilities. Multi-founts are not |
| its beauty. Terrazzo is available in four beautiful | | | | appropriate for heavy duty hand washing because |
| nature colors including dusty rose, granite, whisper | | | | the water flow rate is limited. |
| gray, and white marmorite. | | | | The cleaning and maintenance of Terrazzo Wash |
| Terrazzo is a wonderful material for wash | | | | Fountains should follow simple guidelines. The key |
| fountains. Terrazzo Wash Fountains are medium | | | | is to clean the Terrazzo bowl with standard |
| cost fountains and Terrazzo is one of the most | | | | detergents, warm water and soft cloths. Harsh |
| vandal resistance materials used because of its | | | | cleaners with acid or alkaline solutions, such as |
| heavy weight and durability. Although Terrazzo is | | | | floor strippers or drain cleaners should not be |
| very attractive, it is not ADA compliant. And | | | | used on or poured down Terrazzo bowls. These |
| because the stone/binder material is sealed with a | | | | harsh cleaners will damage the clear polyurethane |
| polyurethane resin, abrasive cleaners should not | | | | resin used to seal the bowl. If these cleaners are |
| be used. If the resin finish is damaged by abrasive | | | | inadvertently used on a Terrazzo bowl then the |
| cleaners or caustic cleaners it will have to be | | | | bowl should be rinsed immediately with water and |
| repaired and resealed. | | | | inspected for damage. A hazing appearance is an |
| Terrazzo Wash Fountains can be designed for a | | | | indication that a harsh cleaner has been used on |
| multitude of hand washing applications. Deep bowl | | | | the bowl. Sometimes exposure to UV radiation will |
| classic wash fountains are designed for more | | | | create the same hazing appearance. Repairing the |
| intensive washing of hands and arms. This design | | | | Terrazzo bowl is relatively simple process. A paint |
| is appropriate for users who require moderate to | | | | stripper should be used to remove the existing |
| heavy duty hand washing. This bowl design is not | | | | polyurethane resin. Any stains or minor damage |
| appropriate for users who desire to save water | | | | to the bowl can be removed with a light grit |
| or energy. Nor is it appropriate for meeting ADA | | | | sandpaper. The bowl should be cleaned and dried |
| requirements. It is most appropriate for | | | | thoroughly before two to three new coats of |
| manufacturing facilities, repair facilities, stadiums, | | | | clear polyurethane resin are applied. Then allow |
| and other locations that require heavy duty hand | | | | the resin to dry. The manufacturer does have |
| washing. | | | | simple repair kits available for sale. |
| Terrazzo Wash Fountains frequently combine the | | | | |