modify the fireplace surround by cladding it with the terrazzo italy fluted sacra calacatta white 12 24 honed terrazzo tile from tilebar this tile has vertical fluted grooves and a soft white terrazzo base with subtle veining tilebar com use the tile in a vertical layout so the fluted profile is emphasized with consistent groove spacing and alignment render the material to capture the honed terrazzo texture the small aggregate chips and delicate calacatta style veining use soft natural lighting so shadows fall gently into the grooves bringing out the depth of the flutes keep the existing architectural geometry of the fireplace but replace surface with this textured tile make sure the edges and corners appear carefully finished so that the tile integrates seamlessly into both the surround and the hearth the overall effect should feel modern yet elegant and sculptural combining classic fluting with the refined terrazzo finish include the grout seems between tiles
