After. We could look at this stunning curbless shower all day! Universal design features which aid in safe access are beautifully and subtly worked into the design.

The cutting-edge technology and versatility we have developed over the years have resulted in four main line of Agglotech terrazzo — Unico. Small chips and contrasting background for a harmonious interplay of perspectives that lends this material vibrancy and depth.

The cutting-edge technology and versatility we have developed over the years have resulted in four main line of Agglotech terrazzo — Unico. Small chips and contrasting background for a harmonious interplay of perspectives that lends this material vibrancy and depth.

Eddie Lourenco
Hallway - contemporary hallway idea in San Francisco

Terrazzo is a quite a bit different from the natural stone floors we most commonly work with. It’s a type of flooring material that was made popular by Venetian builders in Italy in the 1920s, but is ultimately descended from styles of design that date back hundreds of years. A typical Terrazzo floor consists of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished to result in a smooth surface. This Terrazzo floor, installed in the hallway of a property in Bridgend, South Wales, was in relatively good physical condition, but it had clearly lost its shine due to the build-up of dirt and muck over the years. In fact, it was first installed in around 1940! The owner was keen to have it rejuvenated to its best possible condition, so they asked me to come in to see what I could do. My first course of action was to apply Tile Doctor Pro Clean liberally across the floor and leave it to dwell for a short period. This is a high alkaline cleaner that is designed to deal with light to moderate soil build-up, and to strip away any old sealer remaining on the floor. I scrubbed the product in using a black pad fitted to a rotary machine and vacuumed up the resulting cleaning with a wet-vac machine. Next, to restore the shine to the floor, I undertook a process known as burnishing, which involves the application of diamond encrusted polishing pads. We will typically start with a Coarse grit pad to level off any uneven areas of the floor and grind down any particularly stubborn marks and stains. Then, we gradually refine the polish on the floor using Medium and Fine grit pads. A small amount of water is used as lubrication with each pad. After I had finished applying the first three pads in our four-pad system, I gave the floor a thorough rinse and left it to dry overnight. I returned to the property the next day and immediately ran some damp tests to check for excess moisture issues, which one might expect with an old floor like this one. Thankfully, the floor proved dry – and I could finish the burnishing process with the fourth and final Very Fine diamond encrusted burnishing pad, which achieved a beautiful shine finish. Finally, I sealed the floor with three coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow, an impregnating sealer which provides robust protection and enhances the coloured patterns in the Terrazzo. As you can see from the photos above, the floor is looking so much more colourful and bright after a deep clean, polish and a fresh seal. The customer was over the moon! Julian Iancono South East Wales Tile Doctor

Minimalist home design photo in Los Angeles

Classic terrazzo taking on a new twist for a modern kitchen design. Modern clean line cabinetry gives this kitchen a minimal look for a small space, while a modern XL porcelain tile with large fragments of marble of different colours create a spectacular visual effect.

Trendy gray two-story flat roof photo in Phoenix

A detail of the terrazzo countertops and artisan-glazed backsplash in this color-drenched Kessler kitchen. The rich palette blends vintage and modern influences, with layered textures and saturated tones creating depth and warmth.

The black tiles set into the terrazzo floor of this award-winning design add contrast and create a well-defined path to the elevator. The mail room is warmed with rich embossed commercial wallcovering, echoed in the wall covering in the outer entrance.

Photography: Nat Rea
Balcony - victorian balcony balcony idea in Providence with a roof extension

Discover our SB 130 Aggloceppo. Have a look at this stunny, contemporary hall in Terhills Hotel. Its deep grey base, enhanced by modern interiors of character, gives a touch of sophisticated elegance to the environment. Find more on our website: www.ollinstone.com

Classic terrazzo taking on a new twist for a modern kitchen design. Modern clean line cabinetry gives this kitchen a minimal look for a small space, while a modern XL porcelain tile with large fragments of marble of different colours create a spectacular visual effect.

We kept the original footprint, linen storage closet, and all the waffle glass features, just updated the finishes and fixtures.
Mid-century modern master terrazzo floor and white floor bathroom photo in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Setting of terrazzo flooring with composite stone in the school’s reception area.
Mid-sized minimalist terrazzo floor foyer photo with white walls

Eric Rorer
Country courtyard rectangular pool photo in San Francisco

Visag Blue granite, Grecian marble back splash . Terrazzo floors
Inspiration for a small coastal u-shaped terrazzo floor open concept kitchen remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets and wood countertops