Back to Chelsea – with terrazzo using low carbon cement
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Terrazzo
John’s London Marathon hiccup – but fundraising target smashed!
A huge congratulations to Diespeker MD John Krause for completing his 223rd marathon at the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 27th April.
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Which natural stone or terrazzo would you choose for Mocha Mousse?
Each year Diespeker highlights the Pantone colour of the year and which of our materials it will work well with. Chosen by the Pantone Color Institute, the colour is deemed to “express a global mood and an attitude, reflecting collective desire in the form of a single, distinct hue”.
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Top terrazzo trends from 2024
During 2024 terrazzo continued to develop as one of the most versatile and sought-after materials in interior design. Designers have been pushing boundaries with their requests for bold colours, sustainable techniques, and innovative applications. Here’s a look at the top terrazzo trends we’ve seen over the year, commissioned by architects, designers, and homeowners. Bold colour combinations There are plenty of options for neutral, understated terrazzo – and plenty of applications
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Funky flooring for Scape Leeds
Student accommodation has changed dramatically in recent years. From utilitarian blocks of rooms with little or no character to stunning living areas with spacious ensuites, welcoming shared spaces, and state of the art gyms. Scape Group is one of the largest providers of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK and Australia. Founded in 2012 on the idea that students deserve better. The rooms are sensitively designed to provide top quality
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True Joy finds its perfect terrazzo partner! Dulux colour of the year 2024
Dulux has announced its new Colour of the Year, and this time it’s a really bright yellow. Dulux hopes ‘True Joy’ will inspire people to leap out of their comfort zones. The idea behind the colour is reflecting what Dulux has pinpointed as behavioural trends for 2025: “This year, there’s a growing sense across the world that life must be better elsewhere. In times like these, there’s a desire to
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Step back in time to 1980s marble and terrazzo floor artwork
In 1985, Christopher Tipping was commissioned to create an artwork for the floor of the new Jay Mews Entrance and Reception rotunda of the Royal College of Art Darwin Building, Kensington Gore. The commission came from Su Rogers, Director of the RCA Project Office and tutor in the School of Architecture. Chris had only recently graduated from the RCA Department of Ceramics and Glass, and this was his first public
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Finalist in prestigious Mix Awards
We are very excited to announce that we are finalists in the Mix Awards 2024. We’re one of nine finalists in the Product/Surface category for our sustainable terrazzo, Rubblazzo. Rubblazzo is our bespoke terrazzo made using recycled London rubble which is set within an ultra-low carbon alternative to traditional cement. Still a fairly new product, it’s been used in exterior applications, but most recently as an unusual reception island in
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How do I prepare subflooring for a poured terrazzo floor?
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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