5 ways with... TERRAZZO

Incorporate this versatile material into your home and add wow factor to walls, floors, worktops and more…

WORDS: BETH MURTON

TOP TIP “At its simplest, terrazzo is made up of a mix of marble chippings or chunks set into concrete or resin (epoxy). Resin is generally seen as the better option for indoor use, and cement for outdoors. Beautiful as it is, terrazzo is not bombproof. It can be damaged so it needs to be treated with care and maintained properly to help keep it looking its best.” John Krause, managing director of Diespeker & Co 1 “In the home, terrazzo is generally used for flooring, as either tiles or a poured floor, kitchen countertops and splashbacks, vanity units, stairs and even cladding,” says John Krause, managing director of stone specialists Diespeker & Co. “There are plenty of standard designs available, but also the option to commission a totally bespoke…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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