Differences between terrazzo-look tiles and real terrazzo tiles? Pros, cons, and tips!

Do you want a lively, cheerful terrazzo floor in your bathroom, business entrance, kitchen, canteen, or elsewhere? At tile dealer Solza, we applaud that! In this blog, we explain the difference between ceramic terrazzo-look tiles and real, traditionally made terrazzo tiles. You can read all about the advantages and disadvantages. This way, you can make an informed choice that suits you.

Real terrazzo tiles: beautiful but pricey

Not all real natural stone terrazzo has beautiful prints; some are too busy, others too dull, or contain colors that are unattractive or too dominant. Some real terrazzo tiles are stunning, and it shows! The price certainly reflects that. Real terrazzo is expensive.

Additionally, cutting real terrazzo to size is difficult due to the large pebbles it contains. These cannot be easily cut through. When ordering real terrazzo, always order enough extra tiles to account for cutting loss.

Finally, a disadvantage is that the chance of color and pattern variation is very high if you reorder later. Often, they are also one-time batches. Be aware of this! In summary, real terrazzo is more natural but also more erratic in pattern and color deviations.

Terrazzo-look tiles

Our terrazzo-look tiles are ceramic tiles with a terrazzo print. These prints are becoming increasingly realistic.

These dimensionally stable ceramic tiles also have all the advantages of ceramic:

• Colorfast
• Color-true
• Scratch-resistant
• Durable
• Easy to work with, install, and strong.

Attractive price

Additionally, terrazzo-look tiles are much more affordable than real terrazzo. You also don't have to worry about dimensional stability. Cutting to size is also easy because it doesn't contain large pebbles. Are you a little short? Reordering in this print/color is not a problem.

Terrazzo-look colors and sizes

At Tegelhandel Solza, we supply terrazzo-look tiles in white, beige, and gray as a base. Companies, in particular, often choose gray, as dirt is less visible on it. Consumers frequently use the white and beige variants in bathrooms, 'cozy' entrances, and kitchens. Also consider the hexagonal tiles for an extra playful effect.