Is onyx right for your project? While onyx should be specified with care, it is a truly unique material, offering unparalleled beauty and a real ‘wow’ factor. Whether used to add a dramatic flair to a home or to make a lasting impression in a commercial setting, onyx brings natural artistry into built environments. With thoughtful placement and care, onyx can turn everyday spaces into extraordinary ones.
When you’re starting a new project, selecting the right material can significantly impact the outcome, both aesthetically and functionally. Two popular choices for premium stone finishes are terrazzo and marble, but how do you decide which one is right for your project. Here we look at the strengths and weaknesses of each material to help you choose. What is terrazzo? Terrazzo is a composite material made by embedding marble chippings
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If you’re thinking about using terrazzo for flooring, you have two main options: poured and tiled. Which one you choose depends on a number of factors. Aesthetics One of the major draws of a poured floor is its aesthetic quality. A beautiful seamless terrazzo floor surface is a really attractive proposition for both residential and commercial projects; a superb, smooth surface with an unbroken design. It’s also ideal to use
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In many cities and towns around the world you’ll find terrazzo used outside. Just look down! Terrazzo has been used through the centuries as an outside flooring option for concourses, terraces, patios, squares, in residential properties, cities and towns, and for commercial exteriors. These examples of terrazzo highlight the longevity and durability of the material. Just think of Venice, Rome and Florence, where you’ll find yourself walking on terrazzo that
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Ordering a beautiful new stone kitchen worktop from Diespeker, as well as the templating, cutting, grinding and polishing, part of the process is to let us know what edging you would like. For any stone worktop we include a pencil or bevelled round edge as part of the standard manufacture. For many people, these styles are absolutely fine. They are contemporary and provide a stylish finish for any kitchen. However,
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Terrazzo flooring has been around for hundreds of years, and in the UK at least since 1881 – when Diespeker came to the UK! Just take a look at the floor when you’re next travelling on the Underground, visiting an older hospital or school, going to the theatre, even walking across a concourse. There’s plenty of terrazzo in evidence from years gone by. So it’s unsurprising that old terrazzo is
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One of Diespeker’s core skills is the creation of bespoke terrazzo, where a variety of aggregates and other items are added into a binding mixture to make a unique material. This is unlike standard terrazzo which comes ready made with specific aggregate added. However, you can’t just throw any old thing into the mix! Here’s a list of some of the things you can and can’t add to bespoke terrazzo.
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Achieving a smooth and sturdy base is crucial for the success of a poured terrazzo floor. Not sure what we mean by a poured floor? Read our explainer article here. Poured terrazzo is a composite material consisting of chips of marble, quartz, granite, or other suitable materials mixed with a cement or epoxy binder. As the term suggests, this mixture is poured on to the pre-prepared floor and levelled to
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If you’re looking at different flooring ideas for a residential or commercial property, you may well have come across the term ‘poured’ terrazzo floor. But what does this mean, and is it an option for your project? In the world of interior design, flooring is a crucial element that can make or break the aesthetic appeal of a space. Poured terrazzo floors have emerged as a popular choice for those
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