Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in installing, restoring, and repairing terrazzo flooring systems, offering durable and low-maintenance flooring solutions. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we provide nationwide in-house service, including throughout California. As one of the country’s premier commercial flooring installers, we proudly offer manufacturer-warrantied systems to some of America’s most respected companies. Our seasoned team brings decades of experience in terrazzo installation, materials manufacturing, and flooring product development—ensuring exceptional precision and craftsmanship in every project we undertake.
Terrazzo floors are a classic choice in Oakland, favored for their unique combination of style, timeless appeal, and outstanding durability. When budgeting for new terrazzo flooring, several factors affect overall cost, including chosen materials, project size and complexity, and installation methods. Material options vary widely, from traditional marble-chip selections to contemporary glass or resin-infused designs, each influencing pricing levels. Installation complexity—such as preparing underlying surfaces, custom detailing, and the required finishing method—also plays a role. Taking time to understand these varied considerations helps property owners more accurately estimate installation expenses, navigate design choices, and ultimately balance their budget with their desired aesthetic and functionality for residential, office, or commercial terrazzo flooring projects.
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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.
Airports and transportation hubs, such as Oakland International Airport, choose terrazzo flooring because it effortlessly handles high foot traffic with minimal maintenance and repairs, lowering lifecycle costs over time compared to traditional flooring. Its sleek, contemporary appearance complements the spacious, modern aesthetic typical of transportation terminals, offering an inviting environment. Furthermore, terrazzo’s slip-resistant surface significantly improves the safety of travelers and staff. In addition, terrazzo is highly customizable, featuring aggregates like glass or marble chips that create refined, durable flooring ideally suited for busy, high-traffic spaces.
Terrazzo flooring is frequently chosen for corporate and commercial offices due to its ability to create a sophisticated and upscale atmosphere, especially within lobbies and shared spaces where first impressions matter most. Its exceptional resistance to stains and scratches ensures the flooring remains pristine, maintaining the high-quality image professional offices require. For example, prominent facilities like the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and US Courthouse in Oakland, California utilize terrazzo for these same reasons. Moreover, terrazzo’s natural durability translates into a cost-effective solution over time, offering a lifespan significantly greater than alternative flooring materials.
Terrazzo flooring is commonly selected for luxury residential developments throughout Oakland thanks to its sophisticated, custom appearance and superior durability. Ideal for high-end homes and condominiums, terrazzo offers homeowners a long-term investment, requiring minimal maintenance and retaining its elegant look for decades. While natural terrazzo can be higher in cost due to labor-intensive installation methods and premium materials, its longevity and unique beauty often justify the expense. Additionally, terrazzo’s extensive color and design possibilities easily complement modern or classic aesthetics, making it suitable for upscale Bay Area residences near prominent landmarks such as Oakland City Hall.
Terrazzo flooring typically has a higher upfront installation cost compared to options like tile or vinyl. However, due to its exceptional durability and minimal maintenance requirements, terrazzo proves to be a cost-effective choice over its long lifespan.
Yes, terrazzo flooring can significantly contribute to LEED certification points, particularly in categories such as recycled content, indoor environmental quality, and regional materials. For example, projects in California often utilize terrazzo to meet stringent environmental standards and sustainability goals.
Absolutely, metal or divider strips are commonly used in terrazzo installations to create design patterns, separate colors, or manage expansion joints. Craftsman Concrete Floors frequently incorporates these strips to enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of terrazzo flooring.
Small chips or divots in terrazzo can typically be repaired by filling them with a matching epoxy or cementitious mixture, then grinding and polishing the area to blend seamlessly with the surrounding surface. For larger repairs or extensive damage, it’s advisable to consult terrazzo specialists like Craftsman Concrete Floors to ensure proper restoration.
Yes, terrazzo is an excellent choice for wet areas such as showers, bathrooms, and pool surrounds due to its water-resistant and slip-resistant properties. Many homeowners in Oakland choose terrazzo for these applications because it provides both durability and a stylish, seamless appearance.
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