TERRAZZO specialist Diespeker & Co has teamed up with Dutch company Duracryl as key UK supplier of its sustainable seamless terrazzo Durabella, a poured terrazzo that uses a ‘unique and proprietary chemical-free’ biopolymer.

The collaboration was established after Diespeker says it undertook rigorous testing inhouse to ensure the product provides the same quality and durability as its traditional resin terrazzo.

While Diespeker will continue to supply standard terrazzo, its production of non-standard poured and precast resin terrazzo will transition to the new material. Durabella has already been selected for two major projects in the first half of 2025: a seamless floor for a west London hotel, and countertops plus skirting for an event and conference venue in Westminster.

In a sector that’s challenging to green up, this is the latest step in Diespeker’s growing list of eco-credentials, it says.

Diespeker managing director, John Krause explained: ‘Over the past few years we’ve implemented sustainable measures across the business, including water recycling and dust suppression in the factory, a solar PV installation to provide green energy, and the development of Rubblazzo, a terrazzo-style product which reuses waste materials.

‘Durabella is a far more sustainable terrazzo than anything we’ve looked at so far. Ultimately it will allow us to move towards a bio-based bespoke service, demonstrating Diespeker’s genuine commitment to minimising our impact on the planet.’

Durabella’s reported environmental attributes include use of a biopolymer made from vegetable oil that contains no chemicals or materials on the red list; a low carbon footprint of just 1.6kg/sq m as opposed to traditional epoxy resin at 35kg/sq m; and no requirement for the use of epoxy, or harsh chemicals during the installation process.

Says the company, ‘The material is suitable for seamless flooring including high traffic commercial environments. It’s a flexible terrazzo offering 40% better sound absorption than standard resin terrazzo.

‘This attribute also means it’s less prone to cracking and crazing. Durabella has excellent characteristics in terms of aesthetics and durability making it suitable for precast and moulded projects such as worktops, vanity units, reception desks, cladding and splashbacks. Diespeker is already a UK market-leader in the creation of unusual and complicated bespoke terrazzo designs.’
Krause added: ‘Our expert bespoke team, who ran the testing process for Durabella, are excited by its potential. They’ll continue to use our tried and tested methods of creating terrazzo to order – but now with an added sustainable benefit.’

The switch to Durabella means architects, designers, and other commercial clients can now reportedly specify Diespeker terrazzo for projects with critical environmental targets without compromising finish and quality.

‘We’re confident this will give Diespeker a real edge in the commercial sector where there is quite rightly an increasing focus on sustainability,’ Krause added.

Duracryl CEO, Jeroen van den Berg said: ‘Diespeker is a well-established terrazzo supplier in the UK market. The company has a lot of history with prestigious projects. Duracryl is very excited to start our collaboration with such a company.’
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