Terrazzo flooring has a fascinating history that stretches back thousands of years. The version we recognise today became particularly popular in 16th-century Venice, where craftspeople combined leftover fragments of marble, granite and quartz within a concrete base to create durable decorative floors.
The name "terrazzo" is thought to originate from the Italian word for terrace, where these early flooring techniques were widely used. Traditional Venetian installers even used goat's milk as a natural sealant to enhance and protect the finished surface.
Over time, advances in grinding technology helped terrazzo become a popular flooring choice in public buildings, commercial spaces and homes around the world.
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Sphere8's BrecciaSphere flooring system recreates the appearance of traditional terrazzo while using a seamless resin base instead of conventional concrete.
By combining natural resin with decorative aggregates such as marble, quartz or rubber granules, BrecciaSphere offers the classic terrazzo aesthetic alongside the practical advantages of resin flooring.
Compared with traditional terrazzo, resin terrazzo flooring provides greater flexibility, a seamless finish and a surface that is warmer and more comfortable underfoot. The system also offers extensive colour options, making it suitable for both residential and commercial interiors.
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One of the greatest advantages of resin terrazzo flooring is the design flexibility it offers. Clients can choose from a carefully developed collection of BrecciaSphere colour combinations or create a completely bespoke finish by selecting both the resin base colour and decorative aggregate.
Different aggregate sizes and materials can be used to create subtle or more dramatic terrazzo effects, allowing architects and designers to tailor each floor to the surrounding interior.
Whether you're looking for a contemporary terrazzo floor for a commercial project or a decorative resin floor for a residential space, BrecciaSphere combines the character of traditional terrazzo with the performance of modern seamless resin flooring.
If you'd like to explore the range in person, you're welcome to visit our showrooms in Wandsworth or Surrey, where our team can guide you through the available colours, finishes and aggregate options.
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