The Origin Of Terrazzo Tiles

What is Terrazzo tile?
Terrazzo tile is a composite stone, made from a mixture containing as well materials like pigment and nature rock, all held together by a cementitious binder. Available in an almost limitless array of colors, it comes in various types including patterned terrazzo tiles, smooth terrazzo tiles.

Terrazzo cement tile

Terrazzo tiles have a long history. It originated in ancient Egypt, where it was used to create mosaics. Later in the 18th Century, the material was used in Italy, then made its way to the U.S. in the late 1890s.  It achieved popularity in that country with Art Deco and Moderne styles from the 1920s to the 1940s and is currently experiencing a new wave of popularity.

Handmade terrazzo cement tile

These days, Terrazzo tile is used on much more than Terrazzo flooring, not just in the major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, but around Australia. It is popular in bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor materials and has even found its way to the graphic design world!