Techstone
Terrazzo Cement Look In Porcelain Tile.
Techstone
Techstone combines terrazzo and cement aesthetics in a contemporary porcelain format.
Techstone splits the difference between two contemporary favourites, laying a fine terrazzo fleck over a cement toned ground. The effect is more tailored than raw concrete and quieter than classic terrazzo, offered in White, Silver and Grey with a matte finish. Non-repeating faces scatter the aggregate differently on every tile, and the 24x48 and 24x24 sizes keep the surface feeling architectural.
The collection is 1cm porcelain rated for indoor floors and walls, so the terrazzo look arrives without cement's need for sealing or its appetite for stains. It is a strong candidate for Metro Vancouver kitchens, bathrooms and commercial spaces where a light, mineral surface needs to survive real traffic, dropped keys and wet coats in January.
Specifications
Colors & Variations
Face Variations
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Applications
Where Techstone Works
Bright kitchen floors
White and Silver keep north-facing kitchens luminous, and the fine fleck hides crumbs between sweeps. At 1cm thick, the tile stands up to dropped cookware and chair traffic.
Shower and tub surrounds
Run the matte field tile up wet walls for a speckled stone effect. Porcelain sheds water without sealing, and the pattern disguises hard water spotting between squeegee sessions.
Home offices and dens
The cement and terrazzo mix delivers a workspace feel at home. Grey grounds a room of screens and cables, and the matte finish avoids glare from task lighting.
Restaurants and retail spaces
Terrazzo has a long history in commercial interiors, and this porcelain version brings it back without specialty trades. Non-repeating faces keep large floors looking naturally varied.
Design Notes
Pairing & Layout Ideas
Because the fleck is fine, Techstone tolerates busier neighbours than most patterned tile: fluted wood panels, patterned textiles and coloured cabinetry all sit comfortably against it. White pairs cleanly with pale counters and chrome, while Grey suits black-framed glazing and darker millwork. For a related look with a coarser mineral mix, compare Lakestone, or step to plain Concrete if you decide the fleck is more than you need. A matching grout keeps the terrazzo effect uninterrupted.
FAQ
Techstone Questions
What is the difference between Techstone and real terrazzo?
Traditional terrazzo is poured or laid in tiles of cement and stone chips, then ground, polished and sealed. Techstone prints that appearance onto matte porcelain, so there is no sealing, no cement staining, and installation is standard tile setting rather than a specialty trade.
Which colour works in a small, dark bathroom?
White is the obvious pick, reflecting the most available light, with Silver close behind if pure white feels stark against your fixtures. Using the same tile on floor and walls removes visual breaks and makes a compact bathroom feel noticeably larger.
Is the surface textured like real aggregate?
No, the fleck is printed beneath a smooth matte surface, so the tile feels even underfoot and wipes clean easily. You get terrazzo's visual depth without grout-catching texture, which also makes it a practical choice for kitchen floors and busy hallways.
Where can I see Techstone installed at scale?
Our Richmond showroom at #3-11240 Bridgeport Rd keeps full displays of the collection, which matters with a fleck pattern: a small chip rarely shows how the surface reads across a floor. Walk-ins are welcome on weekdays and Saturdays.
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