If terrazzo had been mentioned ten years ago: Wasn't that a standard feature in schools and hospitals? It would have been out of date long ago, wouldn't it?

    If you had mentioned terrazzo five years ago: Designers and home bloggers were showing off their skills frantically, and there were many who followed the trend but failed. Be cautious!

    If terrazzo was mentioned three years ago: It began to enter more households and became increasingly common in cases.

In 2024, when we bring up terrazzo again, what should we talk about?

    Even though they are all terrazzo, some have become part of the cold buildings in public places, while others have entered exhibition halls as artworks. However, these are not the focus of the discussion. Today's content mainly revolves around household terrazzo.

How can terrazzo infuse your home with a soul?

Compared with the traditional "ancient method terrazzo", what are the advantages and disadvantages of the current terrazzo?

What kind of beauty do those homes that use terrazzo correctly look like? How to avoid a rollover?

After reading this article, I believe you will gain a lot.

The significance of terrazzo

Perhaps it lies in "infusing the soul"

    Terrazzo is a product made by mixing aggregates such as marble, crushed stone, quartz stone, and even more precious gemstones into cement binders to form a concrete, which is then ground and polished on the surface.

    From Italy hundreds of years ago to the present, the principle of terrazzo has been more or less the same. Then why has it become popular again in recent years?
Technological improvements have gradually moved away from "vulgar tastes".

    Rather than the terrazzo that was common around us in the past, it was a compromise due to the relatively high prices of tiles and floors. Nowadays, terrazzo is not cheap in cost. It is a new choice for floor and wall materials rather than a compromise.

    At this point, terrazzo not only brings a "patina" effect to the ground, but also has more diverse colors. Besides cement, there are also those using epoxy resin as the bonding material. The grinding process has also been continuously improved, and the performance has been significantly enhanced.

    In terms of construction, terrazzo has evolved from on-site pouring to an increasing number of prefabricated terrazzo nowadays. Beforehand, they are ground flat in the production workshop to expose the stones and then cut into bricks.

    The lower cost and simpler construction of prefabricated terrazzo are the prerequisite conditions for the popularization and re-popularity of terrazzo this time.

Each house has its own unique personality

    Compared with other wall and floor materials, terrazzo's rich color combinations and almost non-repetitive patterns can easily become a "memory point" in your home.

    Your preferences, tastes, and even your attitude towards life can all be reflected through terrazzo.

    The seamless effect of terrazzo also endows the space with excellent unity and continuity, making it very suitable for use in open or semi-open Spaces.

    Compared with tiles that are easy to copy but also prone to wearing the same outfit, or floors that lack individuality and variation, the significance of terrazzo might lie in its ability to infuse the homeowner's "soul" into the home.

    Terrazzo stones vary from one home to another. Many times, when it comes to matching, there are no ready-made references and they are not influenced by conventional patterns. More importantly, you need to start from your heart and dig out the image of the Chinese family you yearn for.

See if it's your "favorite"

    Compared with the traditional terrazzo from many years ago, the current terrazzo, especially the prefabricated terrazzo, has made considerable progress in terms of performance and characteristics. Now let's set aside our preconceived notions and get to know terrazzo anew.

Advantages of terrazzo:

    Anti-slip, easy to maintain, long-lasting and not prone to color fading

    Mr. Zhai believes that anti-slip is the most prominent advantage of terrazzo as a floor material. Because it is based on cement, its water absorption is significantly stronger than that of ceramic tiles, and the floor dries faster after mopping. Many friends from the south also said that even during the plum rain season, the ground is not easy to get damp.

    Easy maintenance is also a major characteristic of terrazzo. The ease of maintenance here mainly lies in not showing dirt (note that it is not intolerant of dirt), which can reduce the frequency of doing housework.

    In terms of hardness, terrazzo is not as hard as ceramic tiles, so it is not easily broken and has a guaranteed lifespan. Some netizens even claim that it has been used for 40 years.

    So for families with elderly people and children, terrazzo can be given priority consideration. The entire house of designer Luo Ming is paved with terrazzo, and its environmentally friendly feature is also very suitable for the use of floor heating.

    The retro and nostalgic feeling is also a plus point for terrazzo. Of course, this has little to do with the characteristics of terrazzo. It is mainly a memory of an era.

    The offices where your parents worked and the cinemas they visited when they were young, as well as the wonderful memories you had at school in those years, are all more or less related to the terrazzo floor.

    This retired couple, who renovated their 20-year-old house, finally chose terrazzo as the floor material. Perhaps there is such a sentiment behind it.

    On a sunny balcony or bedroom, terrazzo that is not prone to fading is naturally one of the top choices.

    Looking at it this way, compared with other floor materials, terrazzo does have quite a few inherent advantages. However, sir Zhai still doesn't recommend that everyone buy it with their eyes closed. The shortcomings of terrazzo should also be fully considered.

    Li Piaopiao, the homeowner of the house, who has been through it all, once gave everyone a piece of advice: Terrazzo must not be used in wet areas of bathrooms, terraces and other places where water may accumulate, otherwise it will cause obvious damage to the naked eye.

    Although it was mentioned above that terrazzo is not prone to dirt and is easy to maintain, this is mainly because the color of terrazzo provides a "cover" for the dirt on the floor.

    The cement base of terrazzo, on the one hand, can seep water to prevent slipping, but on the other hand, if it encounters liquid stains, it is also very likely to absorb water and change color.

    If you are very concerned about this, sir Zhai suggests that terrazzo should be used in the dry areas of your home as much as possible, and avoid using it in places like shower areas and terraces that are frequently exposed to water.

    There are also places in the house that people often pass by, such as the entrance hall. After a long time, the color is likely to be darker than other areas. For this issue, designer GUI Zi used a combination of terrazzo flooring and jute carpet to reduce the pressure on the floor when entering the house.

    If you like terrazzo elements or terrazzo style but are concerned about these issues with terrazzo floors, you can focus on applying terrazzo on the facade.

    Another interesting drawback of terrazzo tiles is that they are hard to find. After all, when I was at school, I also experienced the scene where my small pen cap dropped on the ground and my classmates at the front and back desks searched all over the floor together.

    If you mind this but still particularly like terrazzo elements, you can use terrazzo slabs as the background in the dining area like this. In this way, your modern and simple home will immediately add a touch of natural atmosphere.

    Regarding the terrazzo topple mentioned at the beginning, experienced designers also shared some insights with sir Zhai for everyone's reference. For instance, it is not recommended to lay it on a large scale, especially for terrazzo with rich colors and large grains.

    Another point is that the grouting must be concealed. The obvious advantage of terrazzo over ceramic tiles is its unity. If the grouting is visible to the naked eye, what's the difference from laying ceramic tiles?

    That's all for today's talk about terrazzo. If you still have any curiosity or questions, let's leave in the comment section ~

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