MO-16 Zhimagray

This terrazzo uses gray cement as its base, with the surface densely embedded with three types of natural marble chips—gray, black, and white—each measuring between 0.5 and 1 cm, roughly the size of a grain of rice to a soybean.

Because the chips are small and closely packed, the surface has strong overall cohesion. The gray chips sit close to the base tone, appearing and disappearing against the background; the black chips act like fine ink dots, pressing dark accents into the gray; the white chips are like coarse salt scattered across the surface, providing highlights. The three colors are interspersed without a fixed pattern. Crushed natural marble leaves each piece a different shape: some edges are worn smooth, others still hold sharp, fractured corners, with the stone’s natural veining visible on the surface. From a distance the floor reads as a uniform gray textile with a fine, dotted texture; up close, the alternating black, white, and gray chips become distinct. Cement paste fills all gaps completely. After grinding, all aggregate sits level with the cement face, leaving the surface a single flat plane that is smooth underfoot.

It is an inorganic, cement-based terrazzo, relying on Portland cement hardening to lock the aggregate in place. The finished product is dense and heavy in the hand, feeling noticeably harder underfoot than resin-based boards. Its compression and wear resistance are adequate for high-traffic areas such as living rooms, corridors, and shopping malls. However, cement naturally has capillary pores. Without crystallization sealing, water and oil stains can penetrate and leave permanent marks. Therefore, crystallization treatment is mandatory after installation, followed by periodic waxing to maintain surface luster. Daily cleaning requires only a damp mop.

The palette of a gray base with dense black, white, and gray chips is neutral and calm, matching various decorative styles. At home, it works for living room and dining room floors, as well as kitchen countertops and bathroom walls. In commercial spaces such as offices, showrooms, retail stores, and libraries, it reads simple, enduring, and timeless. Large slabs can be cut to site dimensions, minimizing joints. Once laid and properly maintained, it is ready for normal use.

In plain terms, this is a cement-based terrazzo with a gray base and densely packed fine chips in black, white, and gray. It reads as unified from afar and detailed up close, with a solid texture. It suits spaces that want a low-key texture and require strong flooring, with post-installation crystallization being essential to preserving the finish.