Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, repair, and restoration of terrazzo flooring systems, creating long-lasting and low-maintenance floors. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we deliver nationwide services, including expert installation throughout Nevada. Recognized as one of America’s premier commercial flooring installers, we provide manufacturer-warrantied flooring solutions to industry-leading companies across the United States. Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of expertise in flooring installation, materials manufacturing, and product innovation—consistently offering impeccable craftsmanship and unmatched precision in every project.
Terrazzo floors continue to be a widely valued choice among homeowners, commercial property managers, and design professionals in Reno who look for flooring with resilience, style, and timeless character. Costs for installing terrazzo flooring can vary significantly depending on multiple factors, including the project size, choice of materials, complexity of the installation method, and surface preparation requirements. Other key considerations that impact pricing include design intricacy—such as elaborate patterns and multiple colors—and additional treatments like polishing, sealing, or specialized finishes. Understanding these pricing components thoroughly will help Reno property owners manage their expectations and achieve a practical balance between beauty, performance, and overall budget.
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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 particularly well-suited for museums and cultural institutions due to its exceptional durability and highly customizable design potential. Institutions such as the University of Nevada, Reno often host cultural exhibits and benefit from terrazzo’s ability to artistically incorporate meaningful themes reflective of regional heritage. With its resilient and low-maintenance surface, terrazzo withstands the heavy foot traffic common in galleries, preserving an elegant appearance over many years. Although the initial installation cost may be higher relative to standard flooring options, terrazzo’s longevity frequently results in lower life-cycle expenses, particularly when compared to natural stone materials.
Terrazzo flooring is particularly suited to sports and entertainment venues such as stadium concourses and event centers, where durability and strength under continual, heavy foot traffic are essential. This type of flooring is highly resistant to spills, making terrazzo an optimal choice for concessions areas and busy walkways, while its customizable design capabilities support the incorporation of logos and branding directly into the walking surfaces. Notable venues such as Greater Nevada Field benefit from terrazzo’s practical durability combined with aesthetic versatility. Although the initial investment in terrazzo may be higher than other flooring options, its exceptionally low maintenance requirements and decades-long lifespan substantially reduce lifetime flooring costs.
Terrazzo is a preferred flooring solution for retail and shopping centers that value a sophisticated, upscale appearance and customizable design options. Known for its durability, terrazzo effortlessly withstands heavy foot traffic without compromising its polished look, making it particularly suited for busy shopping centers and retail spaces. Its resistance to stains and spills ensures it remains attractive and easy to maintain in bustling commercial environments. Although terrazzo installation can initially cost more upfront compared to other flooring choices due to a labor-intensive installation process, its remarkable lifespan and low maintenance requirements offer significant long-term savings.
Terrazzo floor installation costs in Reno typically range from $25 to $50 per square foot, depending on factors such as design complexity, color selection, and surface preparation requirements. While initial costs may be higher than other flooring options, terrazzo’s exceptional durability and low maintenance make it a cost-effective choice over time.
Yes, terrazzo installation costs can vary depending on the complexity of matching an existing color scheme. Custom color matching may require additional labor and materials, slightly increasing overall project costs.
Installing terrazzo flooring without grout lines is standard practice, as terrazzo is poured and polished to create a seamless surface. This seamless installation method is already factored into typical terrazzo flooring costs, so it does not significantly impact pricing.
Terrazzo floors can be effectively repaired if cracks occur, typically at a reasonable cost compared to full replacement. Repair costs depend on the extent of damage and the complexity of matching existing terrazzo colors and aggregates.
While terrazzo itself is highly water-resistant, additional waterproofing measures may be recommended for certain installations in Nevada, particularly in moisture-prone areas. These additional waterproofing steps can slightly increase the overall installation cost but provide enhanced protection and longevity.
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