Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of premium terrazzo flooring systems, delivering durable and low-maintenance results. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we provide nationwide in-house services, including to businesses and residences across New Jersey. Recognized among the country’s premier commercial flooring installers, we offer manufacturer-warrantied flooring solutions to some of America’s leading organizations. Our seasoned professionals possess decades of combined experience in installation techniques, materials production, and product innovation, ensuring precise workmanship and detailed craftsmanship in every project.
In Jersey City, terrazzo floors provide unmatched durability, elegance, and long-term value, making them ideal for commercial, residential, or office settings. Before beginning a terrazzo project, it’s wise to explore several key cost-influencing factors, such as choice of aggregates, installation requirements, and overall project dimensions. Installation method significantly impacts pricing due to varying levels of complexity, labor, and equipment needed. Aggregate selection matters greatly, as premium options like marble or glass contribute differently to budget considerations compared to standard materials. Finally, project scope greatly impacts cost, since larger floor plans might reduce the price per square foot through volume efficiencies. Understanding these variables helps you confidently balance aesthetic appeal with practical budgeting decisions.
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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.
Museums and cultural institutions frequently choose terrazzo flooring for its ability to be tailored artistically, aligning seamlessly with exhibition themes and local cultural aesthetics. Highly durable and requiring minimal upkeep, terrazzo is well-suited for busy visitor spaces and reduces long-term expenses associated with maintenance. Prominent institutions like New Jersey City University have leveraged terrazzo’s timeless yet customizable designs to elevate their cultural and educational facilities. While initial installation costs can be higher due to material quality, terrazzo’s remarkable longevity and resistance to abrasive foot traffic make it a practical investment with favorable lifetime cost efficiency.
Terrazzo flooring is often chosen for luxury residential developments in areas like Jersey City due to its sophisticated, custom appearance that complements both contemporary and classic interior designs. Its long-lasting durability and minimal maintenance requirements make it an attractive investment for high-end condominiums and private homes, especially in neighborhoods conveniently situated near esteemed local institutions such as McNair Academic High School or prominent healthcare providers like Jersey City Medical Center. Though naturally sourced terrazzo tends to have a higher initial cost, its longevity, diverse design options, and hypoallergenic properties make it a sensible, high-value choice for discerning homeowners.
Terrazzo flooring is a preferred choice in the hotels and hospitality industry throughout New Jersey, providing a luxurious aesthetic ideal for lobbies, hallways, and expansive public spaces. Its exceptional durability and stain-resistance ensures high foot traffic areas, such as those near major venues like Newark Liberty International Airport, remain pristine with minimal maintenance. Additionally, terrazzo’s ease of cleaning helps maintain an upscale appearance appreciated by guests. Although natural terrazzo installations can initially be more costly, their impressive lifespan and reduced ongoing maintenance expenses often offset the initial investment substantially over time.
Terrazzo installation involves preparing the substrate, mixing and pouring the terrazzo material, grinding, polishing, and sealing. Installation costs vary based on factors such as project size, design complexity, and material selection. In areas like Jersey City, local labor rates and site accessibility can also influence overall costs.
While terrazzo flooring typically has higher upfront installation costs compared to other flooring options, its exceptional durability and minimal maintenance requirements make it a cost-effective long-term investment. Homeowners in New Jersey often find terrazzo’s longevity and timeless aesthetic justify the initial expense.
Terrazzo flooring generally has higher initial installation costs than polished concrete due to the specialized materials and labor-intensive installation process. However, terrazzo offers greater design flexibility, superior durability, and lower long-term maintenance costs, making it a valuable investment for many projects.
Yes, terrazzo flooring contributes positively to indoor air quality because it does not harbor allergens, mold, or dust mites. Additionally, terrazzo installation utilizes low-VOC materials, further enhancing indoor air quality and creating a healthier living environment.
Terrazzo flooring originated centuries ago as a cost-effective way to repurpose marble scraps, but modern terrazzo installations now involve specialized materials and skilled craftsmanship. While historical methods were simpler and less costly, today’s advanced techniques and premium materials contribute to higher installation costs, reflecting terrazzo’s evolution into a premium flooring solution.
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