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All About Terrazzo Tile
Terrazzo brings old-world Italian character to a modern project.
Garden State Tile’s Ancona Terrazzo collection is imported directly from Ancona, Italy — and unlike many imported specialty materials, it’s warehoused right here in the U.S. for a domestic timeline.
What is Terrazzo Tile?
- What it is: A composite surface made of recycled marble and stone chips set in a cement or resin binder, then ground and honed to a smooth, flat finish.
- A material with history: Originating in 15th-century Venice as a way to repurpose leftover marble, terrazzo is a signature look in luxury residential and hospitality design.
- No two chips alike: Because the marble chips are natural, every tile has its own subtle blend of color, size, and pattern — part of its handcrafted character.
- Garden State Tile’s Ancona Collection: An authentic, Italian-made terrazzo in 10 distinctive colorways, in a versatile 16″x16″honed, rectified format.
Imported & In-stock
Ancona Terrazzo — Bacco
Featured in-stock colorway · SKU GTZBAC1616M
- ORIGIN: Imported from Ancona, Italy
- AVAILABILITY: In stock stateside at GST
- LEAD TIME: Stock item — standard 5–10 days*
- SIZE / THICKNESS: 16″ x 16″ square · 1.8cm
- FINISH / EDGE: Honed · Rectified
- SLIP RATING (DCOF): > 0.42
- SHADE VARIATION: V2 — Moderate
- COLOR RANGE: 10 colorways — see reverse
- SUGGESTED USE: Interior walls & floors, residential and commercial
*Subject to change — confirm current lead time with your
consultant. Non-stock colors require a 2,700 sq. ft. minimum.
Natural chip variation between tiles is expected.
Care & Maintenance
Everyday Cleaning
- Sweep or dust-mop regularly to keep grit from scratching the honed surface.
- Damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner made for natural stone or terrazzo.
- Wipe up spills promptly — wine, coffee, and citrus can stain if left to sit.
- Use walk-off mats at entries to reduce the grit tracked onto the floor.
Sealing & Long-term Care
- Terrazzo should be sealed at installation and resealed on a regular schedule.
- Ask your GST consultant which sealer and interval are right for the Ancona collection.
- Never use vinegar, bleach, ammonia, or other acidic or abrasive cleaners.
- Use felt pads under furniture and avoid dragging heavy items across the surface.
Do’s & Dont’s
DO
- Ask about the in-stock lead time (5–10 days) if your project timeline is tight.
- Order your full square footage in one run, since natural chips vary slightly batch to batch.
- Have terrazzo sealed at installation and on a regular resealing schedule after that.
- Expect — and love — the natural variation that makes every terrazzo floor one of a kind.
DON’T
- Don’t clean with vinegar, citrus, bleach, or ammonia — they can etch the marble chips and cement binder.
- Don’t assume every terrazzo colorway is in stock; non-stock special orders carry a 2,700 sq. ft. minimum.
- Don’t skip sealing; unsealed terrazzo is more susceptible to staining.
- Don’t use abrasive scouring pads, which can dull the honed finish over time.
Ask Us…
Love the look of Italian terrazzo but can’t wait months for an overseas order? Seven of Ancona’s ten colorways are stocked at Garden State Tile — ask which ones are ready to ship now.
Ancona Terrazzo Colorways
Ten Italian-made color options, seven of them stocked stateside for a 5–10 day lead time.
Every Ancona colorway is a genuine cement-and-marble-chip terrazzo, so no two tiles — even within the same box —
are perfectly identical. Treat the descriptions below as a starting point and confirm the exact blend against a physical
sample before specifying.
Bacco
Named for Bacchus, Roman god of wine
An ivory base with mixed tones of beige, brown, and gray terrazzo chips blended to showcase the natural variation of recycled marble chips.
SKU GTZBAC1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
Diana
Named for Diana, goddess of the moon
A bright, airy color with a white base mixed with white marble chips for a clean, gallery-like feel.
SKU GTZDIA1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
Nettuno
Named for Neptune, god of the sea
This pale blue with grayish chips is one of Ancona’s specialty tones, imported to order for projects that call for something less common.
SKU GTZNET1616M · NON STOCK / 8–10 weeks
Sundust
A warm, sun-inspired name
A mixed, sun-warmed blend in a white base is one of Ancona’s most requested in-stock terrazzo color seletion.
SKU GTZSUN1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
Venere
Named for Venus, goddess of love and beauty
An elegant, refined blend with an ivory base sprinkled with beige and light gray chips – a favorite for powder rooms and feature floors.
SKU GTZVEN1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
Cupido
Named for Cupid, god of desire
A rich, mixed-color blend of beige tones prized for its depth of character – a special-order tone worth the wait.
SKU GTZCUP1616M · NON STOCK / 8–10 weeks
Giove
Named for Jupiter (Giove), king of the gods
This gray base terrazzo is mingled with gray marble chips, accented by occasional chips of beige and white.
SKU GTZGIO1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
Saturno
Named for Saturn, god of time and harvest
Primarily white marble chips in a light gray base make for a grounded, versatile terrazzo blend that suit both traditional and contemporary spaces.
SKU GTZSAT1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
Tellure
Named for Tellus, Roman goddess of the earth
This pale green specialty blend is imported to order for clients seeking a less-common Ancona colorway.
SKU GTZTEL1616M · NON STOCK / 8–10 weeks
Vesta
Named for Vesta, goddess of the hearth and home
White marble chips scattered throughout a dark gray base create a welcoming terrazzo blend suited for entries, mudrooms, and more.
SKU GTZVES1616M · IN STOCK / 5–10 days
