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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In general, underfloor heating works very well with many different types of tile, including terrazzo, porcelain and ceramic. Terrazzo has higher conductivity than a natural stone like marble and granite as they are denser materials – all of these are still suitable for underfloor heating, however. Any stone floor is a better choice than traditional floor coverings such as carpet or engineered wood as these add an insulative layer which
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 Ordering Samples Diespeker has such a choice of amazing natural stone and terrazzo styles – how do you know which is the right one for your project? The materials you see on the website give an impression of the products so it’s good to get a real feel for the actual colour and patterns. So, much like when you get mini pots of paint for the walls or swatches
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 If your kitchen has a terrazzo countertop, new or inherited from the previous homeowners, you’ll need to know how to keep it looking at its best. Looked after properly, a countertop like this will give you many years of ‘terrazzo happiness’. But terrazzo can be a volatile surface (according to Diespeker MD John Krause, it can be ‘very moody’). So you need to know that terrazzo, just like marble,
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As a flooring option, terrazzo has been around for many years. Floors you walk on in hospitals, public buildings and train station concourses may well be made of terrazzo! But what is the price of terrazzo? There are a wide variety of options and consequently a wide variety of prices. Here we look at what you need to think about if you decide that terrazzo is the flooring for a
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Selecting a poured or tiled terrazzo floor involves a lot of different variables. Take a look at the sales process we work from below to give you an idea of what we need to specify and quote for your flooring project. Contact us by email or phone or visit our showroom where you can see many of our available terrazzo designs for yourself. If you can’t visit we can send
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There’s lots to consider when talking about using terrazzo for countertops. We’ve included some of the most important points you need to know about your project before getting in touch with us. Answering these questions will help our team come back to you with an accurate quote. Not sure where to start? Contact us by email or phone or visit our showroom where you can see many of our available
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