Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, providing durable and easy-to-maintain floors nationwide. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we manage projects in Texas and across the country, offering premium manufacturer-warrantied flooring systems trusted by America’s top businesses. Our team’s veteran specialists bring decades of experience in terrazzo installation, materials manufacturing, and product development, ensuring unmatched precision and craftsmanship on each project.
Terrazzo flooring is a timeless choice appreciated in Austin for its combination of durability, versatility, and unique aesthetic charm. From residential homes to offices and commercial properties, terrazzo installation costs can vary significantly based on several considerations. Factors impacting your budget include the size of your space, selected materials, installation methods, and site preparation requirements. By thoroughly understanding how these elements influence overall project pricing, you can effectively plan and achieve an ideal balance of style, longevity, and cost-efficiency for your flooring project.
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Thinset or ‘poured terrazzo’ flooring is the most common type of terrazzo floor installation. This type of terrazzo flooring offers incredible benefits such as longevity and durability, high impact and chemical resistance, low maintenance costs, and a timeless appearance. However, poured terrazzo flooring is challenging to install and requires specialized labor and materials.
Poured terrazzo flooring has one of the highest upfront installation costs of any type of flooring available. However, as discussed in this article, terrazzo flooring can provide one of the lowest long-term flooring costs for the correct use case. For this reason, we install terrazzo flooring in high-traffic use cases such as stadiums, municipal buildings, schools, and even jails.
Terrazzo tile can achieve a similar aesthetic as poured terrazzo flooring with a more straightforward installation at a lower cost. Modern terrazzo tiles can come in large format sizes, such as 24″x 24″, providing a more contemporary appearance than other tiles. However, large-format tiles are more expensive to install and manufacture because of their size. Although terrazzo tiles are less costly than poured epoxy terrazzo flooring, they’re one of the more expensive types of tile installations available.
Terrazzo flooring combines an epoxy resin binder, marble dust, and aggregates. These aggregates are most often made of marble chips; however, granite, glass, polished metals, and shells are also commonly incorporated. One benefit of terrazzo flooring is that many of these materials can be recycled materials, creating a floor with more environmental benefits than other types of flooring, such as hardwood or ceramic tile. This environmental advantage can be used to gain LEED and other environmental certifications in some circumstances. The origin and quality of aggregates are variable and significantly impact the cost of a finished floor.
Previous tile, carpet, and wood flooring installations each bring different challenges during the repair and restoration process. For example, glue left by a wood flooring installation will stain and discolor the terrazzo and requires careful surface grinding to restore. Removing carpet tack strips will leave voids in terrazzo that we will fill with appropriate, matching terrazzo material.
Marble Chips can range from $16-$40 per 50lb bag
Mother of Pearl is $80 – $100 per 50lb bag
The overall square footage of the installation impacts the cost of terrazzo flooring. Because we most often install terrazzo floors on large projects, such as stadiums and schools, economies of scale usually kick in at 10,000 sq. ft. or more. That means for small projects, such as residential kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms, the price per square foot will be higher than for larger jobs, such as municipal buildings. Because terrazzo flooring materials are specialized, material costs per square foot are higher for projects under a few thousand square feet. Large projects are often specified with more economical materials to reduce cost.
$30+ per square foot
$18 per square foot
There is a direct correlation between the complexity of a terrazzo flooring design and a project’s cost. One of the terrazzo’s most desirable features is its endless design flexibility. Logos and other complex designs, such as flowers, birds, and insects, are often incorporated into terrazzo flooring. Because these intricate designs require a large variety of aggregates and epoxy colors as well as custom-bent metal divider strips, floors with complex designs cost more. Terrazzo flooring cost for single-color floors with simple divider strip patterns will always be much lower than for intricate floors. Fortunately for homeowners, most residential installations tend to be simple in design.
$20 – $30 per square foot
$25 – $60 per square foot
Terrazzo material is often poured into a cove base, providing seamless transitions between the floor and walls. If you’re unfamiliar with it, a cove base is a curved molding made from terrazzo that is seamlessly integrated into the flooring system. It eliminates the sharp 90-degree transition between the floor and wall, creating a smooth, rounded edge. This molding is often used in public restrooms, hospitals or kitchens, allowing easy cleaning and preventing moisture damage to walls. Because the cove base must be sculpted and polished by hand, this addition means an increase in cost.
Additionally, terrazzo can be poured onto stair treads, covering both the horizontal and vertical planes for a sleek, continuous look. This technique creates a durable staircase, perfect for high-traffic areas. However, the intricate hand-detailing required for casting and polishing makes terrazzo staircases quite pricey.
$28 – $35 per linear foot at 6″ tall
$80 – $135 per square foot, depending on riser configuration.
One of the advantages of terrazzo flooring is the ability to customize its level of reflectivity during the polishing process. While high-gloss finishes are commonly chosen for their mirror-like appearance, satin or matte finishes are popular in modern construction for their subtle, understated elegance.
High-gloss finishes require additional polishing steps compared to matte finishes, which makes them slightly more expensive. However, the difference in cost is typically minimal, as the extra polishing is not particularly time-intensive.
$.50 to $1.00 more expensive for most floors.
Thin-set terrazzo flooring is generally installed directly on a structural concrete slab. Subfloor preparation includes grinding the existing subfloor and installing an epoxy-based primer. This primer is required to ensure a high level of adhesion between the structural concrete slab and the terrazzo flooring. Subfloor preparation for new construction will always be less expensive than renovation projects, as we must remove fewer contaminants and make fewer repairs for new construction projects.
When installing a terrazzo floor, the subfloor must be tested for moisture transmission. If the transmision of moisture is high, a moisture vapor barrier must be installed.
At Craftsman Concrete Floors, we always restore terrazzo floors correctly–with a heavy diamond grind and polish. This provides the most durable, slip-resistant terrazzo floor possible.
$1.00 to $1.50 per square foot for most floors.
When installing terrazzo flooring in a renovation project, we must carefully demolish the existing flooring to prevent damage to the subfloor.
$1.00 to $3.00 per square foot for most floors.
Basic thin-set terrazzo flooring ranges from $15-40 per square foot.
Terrazzo flooring with complex patterns can range from $25-$60 per square foot.
Terrazzo flooring with unique aggregates, intricate patterns, or smaller project sizes can cost up to $100 per square foot.
High-quality terrazzo tiles start around $18 per square foot.
Depending on size and complexity, the installation cost can be $10 – $15 per square foot.
The installation will take at least three days for small projects such as residential bathrooms or kitchens. Because terrazzo is a poured product requiring cure time, it is impossible to complete these installations in fewer days. The installation time will vary based on the overall square footage for larger jobs such as commercial buildings.
Because terrazzo flooring is extremely durable, these floors provide a long-term solution for buildings that require a very long life. In fact, for most terrazzo installations, these floors will generally exceed the usable life of the building. Terrazzo maintenance is usually as simple as sweeping, mopping, or auto-scrubbing. Because of this, the cost of a terrazzo floor across its life is generally lower than any other type of flooring. Further, for businesses that cannot accept any downtime, such as stadiums, business owners can be confident that their terrazzo flooring will be in good order throughout its service life.
Craftsman Concrete Floors is a specialty floor installation company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1999, we offer nationwide in-house service installing Polished Concrete, ESD Epoxy, Terrazzo Floors, Urethane Cement, and Concrete Overlays through our regional offices.
Educational institutions frequently opt for terrazzo flooring due to its exceptional durability and longevity, capable of withstanding decades of heavy foot traffic without significant wear and tear. Facilities with expansive campuses like the University of Texas at Austin value terrazzo because it requires minimal maintenance, making it a highly cost-effective flooring solution. Similarly, high schools such as Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin utilize terrazzo for its ease of upkeep in busy corridors and common areas. Compared to natural stone alternatives, terrazzo flooring often proves significantly more affordable, providing institutions lasting quality within reasonable budget parameters.
Terrazzo flooring is commonly selected for government and civic buildings throughout Texas, including courthouses, city halls, and public libraries, primarily due to its unparalleled durability and timeless aesthetic appeal. Its ability to harmonize seamlessly with both historical architecture and modern design makes it an ideal choice for public spaces aiming to reflect community pride and heritage. Additionally, terrazzo provides lasting value, as its exceptional resilience and minimal maintenance requirements lead to reduced long-term expenses compared to natural stone alternatives, aligning perfectly with responsible, sustainable investments in public infrastructure.
Terrazzo flooring is commonly selected for stadium concourses and entertainment venues such as the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Texas due to its exceptional strength and durability. Its resilience against spills and heavy foot traffic makes terrazzo a practical solution for busy concessions areas and crowded public walkways. Facility managers appreciate terrazzo’s customizable design options, permitting the seamless integration of logos and team branding directly into the flooring. While terrazzo’s initial installation cost can exceed that of alternative materials, its longevity and minimal maintenance demands deliver considerable long-term cost savings.
Terrazzo installation costs in Austin typically range from $20 to $50 per square foot, depending on factors such as design complexity, aggregate selection, and project size. While initial costs may be higher than other flooring options, terrazzo’s exceptional durability and low maintenance requirements make it a cost-effective choice over time.
Yes, terrazzo flooring can significantly contribute to LEED certification due to its sustainable composition and long lifespan. Terrazzo often incorporates recycled materials, such as glass or stone aggregates, and its durability reduces the need for frequent replacement, supporting sustainable building practices.
Terrazzo flooring itself is VOC-free once fully cured, making it a safe and environmentally friendly flooring choice. However, during installation, some epoxy-based terrazzo systems may emit minimal VOCs temporarily, so proper ventilation during installation is recommended.
Terrazzo flooring compares favorably to other green building materials commonly used in Texas, such as bamboo or reclaimed wood, due to its exceptional durability, low maintenance, and use of recycled aggregates. Its long lifespan and minimal environmental impact make terrazzo a sustainable choice for Texas homeowners and businesses.
Avoid using acidic or abrasive cleaning products, such as vinegar, ammonia, or harsh chemical cleaners, as these can damage terrazzo surfaces. Instead, use neutral pH cleaners specifically formulated for terrazzo to maintain its appearance and longevity.
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