Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, providing durable, low-maintenance flooring solutions. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we offer dedicated in-house service nationwide, including projects throughout The Last Frontier state. As one of the country’s leading commercial terrazzo flooring providers, we deliver manufacturer-warrantied flooring systems trusted by top American companies. With decades of industry experience in materials manufacturing, product development, and expert installation, our skilled professionals ensure unmatched precision, quality, and craftsmanship in every terrazzo flooring project.
Terrazzo floors offer lasting value by combining elegance and strength, making them an appealing choice for residential, office, or commercial projects in Anchorage. Factors like floor size, selected materials, design patterns, and chosen installation methods can impact overall project costs. Some installations require more preparation based on existing subfloor conditions, influencing the final expense of terrazzo flooring. Understanding these cost variables helps property owners balance their budgets with desired aesthetic outcomes. This page explores key considerations in terrazzo flooring costs, providing essential information to guide informed decisions and deliver both functionality and style within your project’s specific financial parameters.
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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 commonly selected for luxury residential developments due to its ability to deliver a sophisticated, bespoke appearance, perfect for high-end homes and exclusive condominiums near prestigious institutions like Alaska Pacific University. Renowned for exceptional durability and inherently low-maintenance properties, terrazzo ensures sustained aesthetics for homeowners, making it a wise long-term investment. Although natural terrazzo typically has higher material costs, ranging from $10 to $25 per square foot, its longevity and flexible installation capabilities—in modern minimalist designs or traditional patterns—justify the investment by significantly enhancing property value and appeal.
Terrazzo flooring provides shopping centers and retail establishments in Alaska with a sophisticated aesthetic, critical for attracting discerning customers. Highly customizable, terrazzo allows businesses to design elegant, brand-specific environments that can withstand the daily wear of heavy foot traffic without losing visual appeal. Its outstanding resistance to stains and spills ensures easy maintenance in busy commercial settings, extending investment value for businesses. While initial costs can be somewhat higher than natural flooring options like marble or granite, terrazzo offers superior lifecycle savings, requiring far less maintenance and outperforming natural materials over the long term.
Terrazzo is frequently chosen for government and civic buildings, including courthouses, city halls, and public libraries, due to its exceptional durability and minimal maintenance requirements in high-traffic public spaces. Its versatile aesthetics naturally complement either historical or contemporary architecture, seamlessly enhancing the character and civic pride of communities, particularly in cities like Anchorage. Beyond its visual appeal, terrazzo flooring is highly sustainable, typically lasting 75 years or more, significantly reducing long-term maintenance and replacement expenses compared to natural stone alternatives such as marble or granite. Additionally, terrazzo’s nonporous surface simplifies cleaning and upkeep, promoting healthier indoor environments.
Terrazzo flooring installation costs typically range between $20 and $100 per square foot, depending on factors such as design complexity, materials, and project size. In Anchorage, costs may trend slightly higher due to shipping and logistics. However, terrazzo’s exceptional durability and longevity often justify the initial investment.
Yes, terrazzo flooring can be removed and replaced in sections, making it practical for repairs or modifications. Skilled professionals can match new terrazzo sections closely to existing floors, ensuring a seamless appearance. This sectional replacement capability helps maintain the floor’s integrity and aesthetic appeal over time.
Terrazzo flooring is widely recognized as an environmentally friendly flooring choice due to its use of recycled materials such as glass, marble, and granite chips. Additionally, terrazzo’s long lifespan significantly reduces waste associated with frequent flooring replacements. Homeowners in Alaska seeking sustainable flooring options often choose terrazzo for its eco-friendly attributes.
Terrazzo flooring performs exceptionally well in high-moisture environments due to its non-porous surface and resistance to water penetration. Proper sealing and regular maintenance further enhance its moisture resistance, making it suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, and commercial spaces. Terrazzo’s durability ensures reliable performance even in consistently damp conditions.
Terrazzo flooring originated in Italy during the 15th century, created by Venetian artisans who combined marble chips with clay to form durable and decorative surfaces. Over centuries, terrazzo evolved into a versatile flooring solution, incorporating various aggregates and binders. Today, terrazzo remains popular for its timeless beauty, durability, and adaptability to modern architectural styles.
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