Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, delivering attractive, long-lasting, and low-maintenance solutions. With corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, our company proudly provides expert in-house service nationwide, including throughout North Carolina. Recognized as one of the country’s leading commercial flooring providers, we install manufacturer-warrantied systems for America’s top companies. Backed by decades of industrial expertise, our experienced team excels in material manufacturing, installation techniques, and product development, achieving unmatched precision and craftsmanship in every project we undertake.
Terrazzo floors are a classic flooring choice valued in Raleigh for their durability, elegance, and versatile character. If you’re considering terrazzo flooring for a residential, commercial, or office space, understanding installation costs is an essential starting point. Several variables typically influence a terrazzo project’s budget, including materials chosen, scale and complexity of layout, and installation method—such as poured, precast, or tile-based terrazzo floors. Factors such as surface preparation, decorative patterns, and additional treatments or finishes can further impact final costs. Carefully researching these elements beforehand helps Raleigh property owners make informed decisions that balance design goals, functionality, and affordability when planning their installation.
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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.
Terrazzo flooring is an ideal choice for corporate and commercial office settings, offering an upscale and professional look, especially in lobbies and common gathering areas. Its durability ensures high resistance to scratches and stains, making it particularly suitable for busy office environments where a pristine appearance is crucial. Additionally, compared to natural stone options, terrazzo floors deliver considerable long-term cost savings due to their extended lifespan and minimal maintenance needs. High-profile locations like the Wake County Justice Center and major transport hubs including Raleigh-Durham International Airport utilize terrazzo precisely because it balances visual appeal, practicality, and value.
Hotels and hospitality spaces regularly choose terrazzo flooring because it adds a timeless touch of luxury to lobbies, hallways, and high-traffic public areas. Facilities like Duke Raleigh Hospital and PNC Arena in North Carolina showcase terrazzo’s durability; it’s highly stain-resistant and withstands heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for hospitality environments. Terrazzo floors are also favored for their ease of maintenance, simplifying daily cleaning routines and ensuring a polished, welcoming atmosphere for guests. Though initial installation costs might exceed typical flooring options when natural terrazzo is selected, its exceptional longevity typically offsets upfront expenses over time.
Terrazzo flooring is frequently chosen for sports and entertainment venues, especially stadium concourses and event centers, because of its remarkable strength and durability under heavy foot traffic. Its resistance to spills and easy-to-maintain surface conditions make terrazzo ideally suited for high-use zones such as concession areas and busy walkways. Additionally, this versatile flooring can seamlessly incorporate customized logos and branding directly within the flooring itself, enhancing attendee experience and venue identity. While terrazzo flooring installation typically has a higher upfront cost, its longevity and minimal maintenance requirements contribute to substantial long-term savings over alternative flooring options.
Terrazzo flooring installation typically takes between one to two weeks, depending on the project’s size and complexity. Larger commercial projects, such as hospitals or schools in Raleigh, may require additional time due to detailed design elements or specific site conditions.
Terrazzo is highly resistant to moisture, making it an excellent choice for areas prone to humidity or water exposure. Properly installed terrazzo floors provide a durable, low-maintenance surface ideal for bathrooms, locker rooms, and other moisture-rich environments.
Terrazzo floors can incorporate a wide variety of aggregates, including marble, granite, glass, quartz, and recycled materials. Aggregate selection significantly impacts the aesthetic appearance and overall cost of terrazzo flooring installations.
Terrazzo flooring offers significant advantages in historic restoration projects, including its ability to replicate original designs and match existing architectural elements. In North Carolina, terrazzo has been successfully used to restore historic buildings, providing a durable, authentic, and visually appealing flooring solution.
Terrazzo flooring is an excellent choice for hospitals and healthcare facilities due to its seamless, non-porous surface, which prevents bacterial growth and simplifies cleaning. Although initial installation costs may be higher than other flooring options, terrazzo’s durability and low maintenance requirements result in lower long-term costs.
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