Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, delivering durable, attractive, and low-maintenance results. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we offer professional nationwide service, including dedicated support throughout Maryland. As one of the country’s foremost providers of commercial flooring, we supply manufacturer-warrantied installations trusted by top businesses in America. Our experienced industry veterans bring decades of specialized knowledge in terrazzo installation, material production, and product development, ensuring high-quality, precise workmanship for every flooring solution.
Terrazzo floors have long been admired in Baltimore for their durability, elegance, and unique character that complement commercial, office, and residential spaces equally well. If you’re considering terrazzo flooring, understanding the essential factors that shape installation costs, including choice of materials, project scope, installation techniques, and design complexity, will help you effectively plan your project. Cost considerations often begin with selecting between cement-based or epoxy terrazzo, evaluating custom pattern requirements, and assessing the size and scale of the installation area. By becoming informed about how these distinct factors impact cost, you’ll be better positioned to make thoughtful decisions and strike the right balance among aesthetics, budget, and functional performance.
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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.
In luxury residential developments throughout Maryland, terrazzo flooring is a premier choice, frequently selected for its ability to create a sophisticated, custom aesthetic. The initial investment in terrazzo may be higher than natural stone alternatives like marble or granite, but its renowned durability and minimal maintenance demands justify the cost as a wise, long-term investment for homeowners. Terrazzo also provides designers with a versatile palette of colors, patterns, and finishes, complementing both contemporary and traditional home designs. Additionally, terrazzo is naturally resistant to mold and allergens, enhancing indoor air quality and comfort.
Educational institutions across Maryland frequently opt for terrazzo flooring, as it provides unmatched durability and a remarkably long lifespan, essential for handling the consistently high foot traffic seen in schools and universities. Terrazzo is highly resistant to everyday wear and tear, significantly extending flooring performance over decades. Its minimal maintenance requirements contribute to cost-effective upkeep for expansive campuses. Although the upfront cost can initially be higher compared to natural stone alternatives, terrazzo’s ability to retain its polished appearance with minimal interventions makes it an economical flooring option over its lifetime.
Terrazzo flooring is frequently installed in sports and entertainment venues, such as Maryland’s M&T Bank Stadium, due to its exceptional strength and resilience. Ideal for areas like stadium concourses and event centers with high-volume foot traffic, terrazzo effectively resists spills, stains, and wear, making it well-suited for crowded concessions and walkways. Its customization options allow seamless integration of branding and team logos directly within the floor design. While natural terrazzo installations can vary significantly due to the complexity of patterns, materials, and labor involved, it often outlasts other flooring choices, providing long-lasting durability and minimal maintenance requirements.
Terrazzo flooring is typically composed of natural aggregates like marble or glass combined with cement or epoxy resins, none of which emit harmful chemicals once cured. At Craftsman Concrete Floors, we prioritize using environmentally safe materials, ensuring your terrazzo floors are safe for both residential and commercial spaces.
Terrazzo flooring offers a durable, low-maintenance alternative to hardwood, especially beneficial in humid climates like Maryland, where wood floors can warp or swell. Additionally, terrazzo provides a unique aesthetic appeal and can be customized to complement various interior designs.
Terrazzo is exceptionally durable and specifically designed to handle heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for busy commercial spaces or public buildings. Properly installed terrazzo floors can last approximately 100 years, providing long-term value and reliability.
Yes, pre-manufactured terrazzo tiles are available and can offer a cost-effective alternative to poured-in-place terrazzo flooring. These tiles simplify installation and can help reduce overall project costs, making terrazzo flooring more accessible for various budgets.
Terrazzo flooring is an excellent choice for hospitals and healthcare facilities due to its seamless, non-porous surface, which helps maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Many healthcare facilities in Baltimore choose terrazzo for its ease of maintenance, durability, and resistance to bacteria and contaminants.
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