c.9m2 / 97sq ft of French Terrazzo tiles - 1955
c.9m2 / 97 sq ft of Terrazzo tiles reclaimed from a Cafe in Paray le Monial, France.
The tiles were laid in 1955 and are 20cm square (7.9 inches), 2cm (0.8 inch) thick and weigh 2kgs (71 ounces) each.
A hard wearing tile that can only be laid indoors, unless you live in a area where there is no risk of freezing and thawing, terrazzo is a composite material of marble & chippings set into cement and polished flat. Originating in 16th century Italy they were created to re-use stone and marble chippings.
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