Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, delivering elegant and low-maintenance floors proven to last. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we offer comprehensive national service, including projects throughout Arizona. Recognized among the leading installers in commercial flooring nationwide, we provide manufacturer-warrantied solutions trusted by many of America’s top companies. Our seasoned industry experts bring decades of knowledge in installation techniques, materials manufacturing, and product innovation, ensuring each project reflects the highest precision and craftsmanship standards.
Terrazzo floors offer homeowners and businesses in Mesa a timeless combination of durability, elegance, and functionality; however, understanding installation costs can feel challenging at first. Several factors contribute to costs, including the type and quality of chosen materials, project size, design complexity, and the specific installation techniques required. Decisions regarding these factors can greatly impact overall project budgets and design outcomes. To best navigate these variables, gaining insight into how each choice influences pricing will enable you to make informed decisions. Exploring these details helps you clearly align your aesthetic preferences and practical needs with a suitable budget, resulting in a terrazzo installation that perfectly complements your Mesa property’s unique character.
Speak with an expert and get a no obligation estimate. A Craftsman Specialist will reach out within one business day.
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 retail and shopping center installations, offering an elegant and customizable aesthetic that aligns with the upscale expectations of shoppers in high-end commercial environments. Renowned not only for its attractive visual appeal but also for unmatched durability, terrazzo withstands heavy foot traffic and remains resistant to daily stains and spills, ensuring longevity and easy maintenance. While natural terrazzo installations can start at $40 per square foot, its excellent lifetime value appeals greatly to retail facilities near prominent landmarks such as Arizona State University Polytechnic campus, reflecting the discerning standards of modern Arizona consumers.
Terrazzo flooring is an ideal choice for corporate and commercial office spaces, creating an elegant and professional aesthetic in lobbies, corridors, and common areas. Highly resistant to stains and scratches, it ensures offices retain a clean, flawless appearance despite high foot traffic. Facilities like Mesa City Plaza exemplify how terrazzo flooring offers durability combined with upscale design. Additionally, its long-term cost-effectiveness makes it attractive compared to natural materials like marble, which can significantly increase installation costs. Terrazzo’s versatile composition, incorporating chips of granite or quartz, offers customizable design possibilities suited for various commercial office environments.
Terrazzo flooring is widely utilized in sports and entertainment venues, including facilities like Sloan Park in Arizona, due to its impressive durability and strength—critical factors in handling large crowds during events. Terrazzo naturally withstands heavy foot traffic and easily resists spills, making it particularly suitable for stadium concourses and concession areas. Moreover, it offers customizable design capabilities that allow venues to incorporate team branding and logos directly into the floor. Naturally derived terrazzo options tend to be more costly than synthetic alternatives, but their exceptional longevity often results in long-term cost efficiencies.
Terrazzo flooring typically has a higher upfront installation cost compared to options like tile or vinyl. However, its exceptional durability and minimal maintenance requirements often make it a more cost-effective choice over time, especially for high-traffic areas like commercial spaces or busy homes in Mesa.
Yes, terrazzo floors can be repaired if cracks or chips occur. Repair costs vary depending on the extent of damage, but generally, terrazzo repairs are straightforward and affordable, especially when addressed promptly by experienced professionals like Craftsman Concrete Floors.
Terrazzo flooring is hypoallergenic, as its smooth, seamless surface prevents allergens such as dust and mold from accumulating. While this feature doesn’t significantly impact installation costs, it does provide added value for allergy-sensitive households or healthcare facilities.
Incorporating recycled materials like glass or marble chips into terrazzo can slightly influence installation costs, depending on the specific materials chosen. However, using recycled content often appeals to environmentally conscious homeowners and businesses in Arizona, adding value through sustainability and unique aesthetics.
Terrazzo flooring is highly cost-effective for airports and transportation hubs due to its exceptional durability, ease of maintenance, and resistance to heavy foot traffic. Its longevity significantly reduces lifecycle costs, making it a practical and economical flooring solution for large-scale public facilities.
Alta Mesa, Apache Wells, Arboleda, Arizona Skies, Baywood, Bella Via, Boulder Creek, Brentwood Southern, C.A.N.D.O., Camelot Golf Club Estates, Carriage Lane, Casa Mia, Centercrest, Central, Citrus Highlands, Country Club Estates, Dana Ranch, Desert Harmony, Desert Uplands, Dobson Ranch, Dobson Woods, Downtown Mesa, Dreamland Villa, Eastmark, Emerald Acres, Encanto, Equestrian Trails, Escobedo Historic District, Evergreen Historic District, Falcon Field, Fiesta, Forest Knoll, Fountain of the Sun, Fraser Fields Historic District, Garden Hills, Glenwood Wilbur Historic District, Grand, Greenfield Glen, Groves North, Hacienda de Valencia, Harmony Manor, Harris Drive, Harrison Acres, Heritage Park, Hermosa Vista Flood Plain, Highridge, Kleinman Park, Knoell East, Las Palmas Grand, Las Sendas, Lehi, Leisure World, Lindsay Park Estates, Marlborough Mesa, Mesa Grande, Mesa Madrid, Montecito, Mountain Horizons, Mountain Ranch, Muirfield Village, North Garden Grove, Northgrove, Northwest, Park Center Place, Parkwood Ranch, Pioneer Protectors, Poinsettia, Rancho del Lago, Red Mountain Ranch, Reed Park, Ridgeview, Robson Historic District, Roosevelt, Rose Garden Place, Saguaro Mountain, Sherwood, Sierra Estates, Sierra Ranch, Signal Butte Ranch, Skyview Mesa, Solana Condominiums, Sonora, South End, Southern Manor, Stapley Greens, Stonegate Estates, Sunland Springs Village, Sunland Village, Superstition Springs, Temple Historic District, The Groves, Thunder Mountain, University Hills, Villa Mesa, Villas Valencia, Vineyards, Washington Park, West Central, West Mesa, Westbrook Townhomes, Whispering Winds Casitas, Woodcreek Townhomes.
Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anaheim, CA; Anchorage, AK; Arlington, TX; Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Bakersfield, CA; Baltimore, MD; Baton Rouge, LA; Birmingham, AL; Boise, ID; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chandler, AZ; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Chula Vista, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Colorado Springs, CO; Columbus, OH; Corpus Christi, TX; Dallas, TX; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Durham, NC; El Paso, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Fremont, CA; Fresno, CA; Garland, TX; Gilbert, AZ; Glendale, AZ; Grand Rapids, MI; Greensboro, NC; Hartford, CT; Hialeah, FL; Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; Huntsville, AL; Indianapolis, IN; Irvine, CA; Jacksonville, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Kansas City, MO; Las Vegas, NV; Laredo, TX; Lexington, KY; Lincoln, NE; Long Beach, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Lubbock, TX; Madison, WI; Memphis, TN; Mesa, AZ; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; New Orleans, LA; Newark, NJ; Norfolk, VA; North Las Vegas, NV; Oakland, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; Plano, TX; Portland, OR; Providence, RI; Raleigh, NC; Reno, NV; Richmond, VA; Riverside, CA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Ana, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; St. Louis, MO; Stockton, CA; Tampa, FL; Toledo, OH; Tucson, AZ; Tulsa, OK; Virginia Beach, VA; Washington, DC; Wichita, KS; Winston–Salem, NC
Craftsman Concrete Floors installs polished concrete, ESD epoxy, terrazzo, urethane cement, and concrete overlays nationwide. With decades of industry experience, we provide unmatched expertise and exceptional craftsmanship.
info@craftsmanconcretefloors.com
Craftsman Concrete Floors
6002 La Vista Dr, Dallas TX 75206
