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Neutral vs statement worktops: which is best for your space?

Choosing the right worktop is a crucial decision in both residential and commercial spaces. A high quality worktop is an investment. The debate between opting for a neutral or a statement surface is one that depends on aesthetics, functionality, and long-term value. With materials like marble, granite, and terrazzo offering a range of styles, it’s important to weigh the benefits of each approach to determine the best fit for your […]

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The ONX009 - Orange Onyx is a large polished stone slab with wavy, layered patterns in beige, brown, and grey tones, displayed upright indoors.

What is Onyx?

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.

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Which is better for my project, poured terrazzo or terrazzo tiles?

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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Can terrazzo be used outside?

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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What edging options are there for my stone worktop?

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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Can old terrazzo floors be restored?

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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