They may date back hundreds of years, but time hasn’t dampened the world’s love affair with terrazzo tiles. In fact, with just the right amount of texture and all the Mediterranean feels, terrazzo-look tiles have cemented themselves as the flooring of choice for countless Australian renovators.
While traditional styles were made by mixing materials like granite and marble fragments to create the signature speckled effect, modern methods for creating terrazzo-look tiles are quicker, easier and more affordable. And the end result is just as incredible.
We chatted with Product Specialist, Ms Gilding of Beaumont Tiles, to talk all things terrazzo. We’ve also uncovered the hottest terrazzo-look tiles in the country right now – so prepare to swoon, because we sure are.
What Are Terrazzo Tiles?
Terrazzo is a type of composite stone flooring that traditionally featured fragments of granite, marble or stone to create a speckled effect. It can be traced right back to the mosaics of ancient Egypt, but really found its footing in eighteenth-century Venice, where it was used for building (rather beautiful) pavements.
But, while spectacular in appearance, the use of traditional materials to make terrazzo flooring has its downsides. For starters, it’s highly porous and not suitable for wet rooms, and it’s also very expensive.
How Beaumont Terrazzo Tiles Are Different
Beaumont has revolutionised popular flooring by creating a range with all the wow factor of traditional terrazzo tiles, but without the fuss, care and high costs of the past.
The range uses a mostly porcelain base tile instead of stone, plus a custom aggregate to nail that speckled effect we all love. Best of all, it’s low maintenance, a cinch to clean and some even come with slip-resistance.
Features of Beaumont Terrazzo-Look Tiles:
- Easy to clean
- Highly durable
- Porcelain base
- Suitable for wet rooms
- Microtec slip-resistance
- Great for families and pets
- Beautiful glittering aggregate
- Small, medium or large chips
Terrazzo featuring cheerful aggregate in small, medium, or large chips feature heavily in wet area design this year. It’s beautiful and exciting, and as the focus is placed on spaces that spark joy, it opens the conversation for bolder and brighter design applications.
Ms Gilding
7 Stunning Terrazzo Tiles For Floors & Walls
Here are seven of the most beautiful terrazzo-inspired tiles for all areas of the home, from small ensuites to large living spaces.
Napoli Pearl
Utterly breathtaking and oh-so-versatile, the Napoli Pearl tile comes with a flat, matte finish. Whether it’s for a home office or hallway, this light base with dark flecks is statement flooring at its best.
Features:
- Glazed porcelain
- Available in grey
- Size: 800 x 800mm
Attica Greige
The Attica Greige tile is a favourite in Beaumont’s range for its neutral tone and Microtec anti-slip finish. Use it in the kitchen and take it right through to the patio for stylish outdoor dining.
Features:
- Low slip risk
- Glazed porcelain
- Size: 300 x 600mm / 600 x 600mm
Agatte White
Comprised of light and dark tones, the Agatte White tile is perfect for monochrome bathrooms. Paired with a stunning freestanding or round bathtub, it’s a clean, contemporary effect that will leave guests swooning.
Features:
- Low slip risk
- Textured finish
- Size: 450 x 450mm
Promenado Greige
Proudly Australian-made, the Promenado Greige tile comes in two sizes and features a textured finish. It’s ideal for wet zones like bathrooms but looks just as amazing on walls.
Features:
- Textured finish
- Moderate slip resistance
- Size: 300 x 600mm
Forte Ceppo Cenere
Boasting Microtec anti-slip technology, the Forte Ceppo Cenere tile is a fabulous choice for wet zones like laundries, bathrooms or even home dog washing stations. We love the balanced blend of small and large pebbles for a luxe finish.
Features:
- Low slip risk
- Textured finish
- Size: 600 x 600mm
Nova Light Grey
Subtle and sophisticated, the Nova Light Grey tile features clusters of sparkling flecks. Flick the switch on your overhead lights and watch them come to life!
Features:
- Glazed porcelain
- Stylish matte finish
- Size: 600 x 600mm
Nova Dark Grey
If you’re after a darker foundation for your room, the Nova Dark Grey tile is a hands-down winner. Like the Nova Light, it has a matte, perfectly flat finish and lets the gorgeous speckled aggregate do all the talking.
Features:
- Matte finish
- Glazed porcelain
- Size: 600 x 600mm
Beaumont Tiles is a partner of the Making HOME renovation series.
Top image: Beaumont Napoli Pearl Tile
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