Do you know how many kinds of shells in the world? According to statistics, there are about 120,000species. Each shell has its own unique pattern. So, when shells are used in terrazzo, it makes every inch of terrazzo a unique design.
Now for terrazzo floors, the most popular shell aggregate is Freshwater Mother of Pearl, that is beloved of the iridescent color and low-cost. The freshwater MOP is named from the environment in which it lives, such as lake, river, pond and wetland, etc.
Of course, there is another mother of pearl, called Classic Mother of Pearl, which lives in saltwater and found in oceans and shores. Compared with them, Freshwater mother of pear is mostly pink and white, smooth and round appearance; but Classic mother of pear is jagged and golden in color.
Meanwhile, other shells can also be used in terrazzo. Especially in terrazzo projects near seabeach, designers often use local shells to match the local scenery.
Take a look at below terrazzo with shells and feel the unique feeling by shells in terrazzo.
