Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, delivering durable and low-maintenance floors. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we provide nationwide service, including projects across California. As one of the country’s leading installers of commercial flooring, we proudly offer manufacturer-warrantied solutions to America’s most respected companies. With decades of industry knowledge in materials manufacturing, product development, and precise installations, our veteran professionals consistently deliver expert craftsmanship tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Terrazzo flooring is a timeless solution that enhances the durability, elegance, and character of residential, office, and commercial spaces. When planning your terrazzo project in San Diego, it’s crucial to understand the factors influencing installation pricing. Materials selected, installation methods chosen, and the magnitude of the project all contribute significantly to total costs. Additionally, labor and preparation steps often impact pricing estimates. By gathering insights into these various elements, you’ll be better informed to balance your project’s stylistic ambitions with practical budget considerations, ultimately enabling confident decisions for your terrazzo flooring investment.
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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 spaces throughout California, providing a polished and upscale aesthetic especially suitable for high-visibility areas such as lobbies and common spaces. Its exceptional durability and resistance to stains, scratches, and heavy foot traffic ensures a pristine and professional appearance long after initial installation. Additionally, natural terrazzo’s composition—with marble and natural aggregates—often entails higher material costs, yet it presents an economically advantageous solution in the long run due to minimal maintenance requirements and a lifespan extending over several decades.
In healthcare and medical facilities across California, such as UC San Diego Health and Rady Children’s Hospital, terrazzo flooring is favored for its seamless, non-porous surface that effectively resists bacterial growth and contamination, creating a hygienic environment essential in clinical settings. Its extreme durability allows high-traffic hospitals and clinics to maintain cleanliness standards efficiently, significantly reducing long-term maintenance expenses. Although natural terrazzo tends to be costlier due to premium aggregates like marble or quartz, its longevity and compliance with stringent sanitation regulations offer substantial cost benefits over decades of intensive use.
Terrazzo flooring is a preferred choice for retail and shopping centers across California, particularly because it offers an elegant, customizable aesthetic suited to premium commercial spaces that demand visual appeal. Renowned for its exceptional durability, terrazzo seamlessly endures heavy foot traffic without losing its glossy finish. Additionally, terrazzo’s resistance to stains and spills makes upkeep straightforward and cost-effective, a valuable consideration given the relatively higher initial investment compared to natural stone. Further enhancing its commercial appeal, terrazzo flooring is crafted from low-maintenance materials, significantly reducing long-term cleaning and restoration expenses.
Terrazzo installation involves preparing a solid, level substrate, typically concrete, followed by applying a mixture of marble or glass chips embedded in a cementitious or epoxy binder. In California, epoxy terrazzo is particularly popular due to its durability and resistance to cracking from seismic activity. Installation costs vary depending on the complexity of the design and the materials selected.
Yes, terrazzo floors can be repolished multiple times throughout their lifespan, restoring their original shine and appearance. Repolishing is a cost-effective way to refresh terrazzo surfaces without the need for replacement. Regular maintenance and periodic repolishing help maintain the floor’s aesthetic appeal and longevity.
Terrazzo flooring performs exceptionally well in high-moisture environments, especially when installed with an epoxy-based binder. Proper installation techniques and moisture barriers ensure terrazzo remains resistant to water damage and mold growth. This makes terrazzo a suitable choice for coastal areas like San Diego, where humidity and moisture levels can fluctuate.
While terrazzo flooring itself is highly water-resistant, it is not inherently waterproof. However, when properly sealed and maintained, terrazzo provides excellent protection against water penetration and staining. Regular sealing and proper installation techniques are essential to ensure optimal water resistance.
Absolutely, terrazzo is frequently chosen for high-end luxury spaces due to its elegant appearance, versatility, and durability. Its customizable design options, including intricate patterns and premium aggregates, allow for unique, sophisticated aesthetics. Installation costs for luxury terrazzo floors vary based on design complexity and material selection.
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