Terrazzo
Terrazzo Tiles: Stunning Designs, Options, and Ideas for Your Home
Love Stone is a provider of high-quality Terrazzo tiles, offering both cement and resin-based options for various design projects
Terrazzo is a highly durable and versatile composite material ideal for flooring, countertops, and decorative surfaces. It is created from a combination of marble, granite, quartzite, or glass chips with a cementitious or epoxy binder, and is a wonderfully vibrant option for decor. The colour, vibrancy and originality of terrazzo tiles has made it a firm favourite for floors across the globe.
If you’re a homeowner, interior designer, or commercial developer interested in Terrazzo tiles, then look no further, our founders have more than 30 years of experience in the stone industry.
What is Terrazzo?
Although it’s only recently found its way into our kitchens and bathrooms (and everywhere else), terrazzo has been around for some 500 years.
Originating in Italy, original terrazzo derives from quarry workers using marble chips and other leftover aggregates such as marble, granite, quartz, and glass chips.
This creates a composite material that is then combined with a cementitious or epoxy binder. It’s renowned for its durability and versatility in flooring, countertops, and decorative surfaces.
Despite its humble beginnings, it soon became highly sought after and is closely associated with art deco and mid-century design movements.
Buy Terrazzo tiles“The material is created by forcing marble segments and Portland cement binders together under huge presses”
Find your perfect terrazzo design
We’re here to help you find your perfect terrazzo design, and can draw upon years of experience and technical expertise in this niche field to help you do just that.
We supply both cement and resin based terrazzo tiles and slabs. Many designs are in stock or on short lead times.
Bespoke Projects Using Terrazzo Tiles
Here at Love Stone, we are experts in helping you to curate the ultimate bespoke projects using terrazzo effect tiles. Whether you’re hoping for a terrazzo floor, want to create an unusual polished design on your walls, or a feature in your existing floor design, look no further than our terrazzo tiles.
Our Range of Terrazzo Tiles
View our range of high quality terrazzo tiles to see how you can upgrade your floors and ceilings today!
Are you ready to add Terrazzo to your property?
If you’re looking for Terrazzo tiles for your home or business, contact us today, we provide delivery and installation across the UK.
And, if you’re not sure what options will suit your aesthetic, we can supply up to three free samples for you to choose from.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Durability
Terrazzo is highly durable, resistant to stains, scratches, and wear.
Design Flexibility
Original terrazzo floors offer endless design possibilities in terms of colour, pattern, and texture, and it’s easy to create a totally unique design with the beauty and style of terrazzo tiles.
Low Maintenance
It’s relatively easy to clean and requires minimal maintenance due to the sealed nature of each tile.
Longevity
Properly installed and maintained terrazzo can last for decades.
Terrazzo is suitable for both high-traffic commercial environments, such as airports, schools, and hospitals, and residential settings, including flooring, countertops, kitchen splashbacks, and decorative elements due to its durability and resistance to wear.
In recent years, terrazzo has also become a trendy choice for furniture and accessories, appearing in tables, sinks, benches, and plant pots. Different design styles use terrazzo in distinct ways. For example, Art Deco often features strong colours and metal accents, while Mid-Century Modern opts for softer shades.
Terrazzo can be categorised into two main types:
Cement-based terrazzo
Cement-based terrazzo consists of marble or stone chips in a cementitious mix, and is exceptionally durable and well suited to large-scale public projects. Cement terrazzo offers a natural, slightly matte aesthetic and is well suited for both interior and exterior environments, however, its colour range is limited compared to resin terrazzo.
Epoxy terrazzo
Epoxy terrazzo uses epoxy resin as the binder, offering design flexibility and strength. It provides unlimited colour possibilities, sharper details, and a smoother, glossier finish. Epoxy terrazzo is also highly resistant to stains, and requires minimal maintenance, making it a strong choice for commercial interiors and areas where hygiene is a priority.
Porcelain terrazzo effect tiles might be cheaper to purchase, but traditional terrazzo is far more hardwearing. The skill involved to create authentic terrazzo tiles ensures that they remain the most durable and resistant to wear.
Terrazzo tiles are installed in the same manner as natural stone, typically using a two-part adhesive. Installation requires skilled professionals and should be sealed and maintained accordingly.
Terrazzo is considered environmentally friendly as it utilises recycled materials like post-consumer natural resources such as glass, marble chips, and other aggregates, helping to reduce the user’s carbon footprint. Additionally, terrazzo’s durability allows floors and surfaces to, in some cases, last over a 100 years, which drastically reduces the need for replacement materials and the waste associated with demolition.
And, with its nonporous surface, there is minimal need to use harsh chemical cleaners, allowing for cleaner indoor environments.
Regular cleaning with a neutral pH cleaner and periodic sealing are recommended for maintaining terrazzo. Avoid using abrasive cleaners that can damage the surface.
Yes, terrazzo should be sealed after installation to protect it from stains and moisture penetration. Sealing also enhances its appearance and durability.
Yes, terrazzo offers a high level of customisation in terms of colour, aggregate selection, and design. It can be tailored to suit specific aesthetic preferences and design requirements.
At Love Stone we offer our carefully selected range of tiles, which should suit most requirements.
The cost of terrazzo varies based on factors such as materials used, design complexity, installation method, and location. Generally, it falls within the mid price range for flooring and surfaces.