Porcelain Terrazzo: The Classic Floor, Now in Modern Form

Q: Does porcelain terrazzo need to be polished?

No, it leaves the factory with its final finish and only needs cleaning with water and neutral soap.

Q: Can terrazzo be used on walls?

Yes, porcelain tiles work on both floor and wall and there are specific terrazzo wall coverings in 32x99 cm.

Quick answer: porcelain terrazzo reproduces the look of classic terrazzo (fragments of stone and marble set in a cement base) in porcelain stoneware. There's no need to polish or buff it, it doesn't absorb stains, and in its slip-resistant, frost-resistant versions it can be used in the living room and on the terrace alike. It's chosen by chip size (fine and understated or bold and eye-catching), format, and finish.

Traditional Terrazzo vs. Porcelain Terrazzo

Maintenance: traditional terrazzo needs periodic polishing and buffing; porcelain just needs cleaning.
Stains: porcelain barely absorbs water, so oil or wine can't penetrate it.
Weight and installation: 8-10 mm pieces, laid with tile adhesive like any other tile.
Outdoor use: frost resistance and slip-resistant options.

Our Terrazzo Collections

Collection	Format	Chip size and colors	Highlights
Viterbo	59.3x59.3 rectified	Fine chip in seven calm colors	Large format for floor and wall, indoors and outdoors
Imperia	29.3x29.3 rectified	Fine chip (Smoke, Cement, Cream, Graphite) and coarse chip	Slip-resistant matte R10, from the living room to the terrace
Chiavari	59.3x59.3, 10 mm	Smoke, Cement, Cream, Graphite	Slip-resistant R9 natural finish or semi-polished
Asti	20x20 octagonal	Six versions, from greens to multicolor	The classic octagonal floor, now in porcelain
Savona	32x99 wall tile	White base and terrazzo	Albissola and Varazze reliefs for accent walls

How to Choose

Fine chip: a neutral, elegant backdrop that makes a room feel larger; ideal for the whole home.
Coarse or multicolor chip: a statement piece, perfect for kitchens, bathrooms or commercial spaces.
59x59: fewer joints and a more contemporary look.
29x29 or octagonal: a classic feel, like a renovated period floor.
Semi-polished: more shine and luxury for dry indoor spaces; natural or R10 for kitchens, entryways and outdoor areas.

Usage Ideas

Terrazzo flooring throughout the home, with the terrace in the same collection and a slip-resistant finish.
A bathroom with a Viterbo floor and matching Savona wall.
Octagonal Asti in the entryway as a welcoming rug effect.