Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, delivering stunningly durable and low-maintenance surfaces. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we provide nationwide in-house services, including projects throughout Arizona. As one of the country’s premier installers of commercial floors, we offer manufacturer-warrantied systems trusted by top American companies. Our seasoned industry veterans contribute extensive experience in material manufacturing, product innovation, and professional installation techniques, ensuring each floor is completed with unmatched accuracy and skill.
Terrazzo flooring offers timeless appeal for residences and commercial properties across Tucson, delivering lasting beauty and durability. Understanding the various factors influencing installation costs—including the chosen materials, installation techniques, preparation and complexity of the given area, and overall project size—is essential for budgeting effectively. While initial investments may vary, terrazzo provides lasting value and cost-efficiency over time due to minimal maintenance requirements and exceptional longevity. Whether your Tucson space is residential, commercial, or office-oriented, gaining clarity around pricing considerations will enable you to confidently choose a terrazzo solution that perfectly blends style, functionality, and fiscal goals.
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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 provides a professional and upscale appearance ideal for corporate and commercial office settings, specifically in high-visibility spaces like lobbies and common areas. Known for its durability, terrazzo effectively withstands stains and scratches, maintaining a pristine, refined look even under significant foot traffic. Facilities aiming for both aesthetic excellence and practicality, similar to notable Tucson, Arizona institutions like the Pima County Courthouse or Tucson City Hall, have long leveraged terrazzo’s timeless appeal. While natural stone flooring can be costly, terrazzo offers a comparable elegance with enhanced long-term cost-effectiveness due to its remarkably extensive lifespan and low maintenance needs.
Terrazzo flooring is an ideal choice for healthcare and medical facilities such as Banner – University Medical Center Tucson or Saint Joseph’s Hospital, as its seamless, non-porous surface naturally inhibits bacterial growth and reduces contamination risk. This makes it uniquely effective in meeting the rigorous hygiene and sanitation standards required in clinical environments. Additionally, terrazzo’s exceptional durability and ease of maintenance significantly lower long-term facility management expenses. Compared to natural stone alternatives, terrazzo provides similar aesthetic appeal and durability, but often with lower installation and lifespan maintenance costs.
Government and civic buildings, including courthouses, city halls, and public libraries, frequently opt for terrazzo flooring due to its exceptional durability and versatile aesthetics. Terrazzo seamlessly accommodates both historical structures and contemporary architecture, enhancing the significance and visual appeal of these public spaces. Although initial installation can be costly compared to simpler flooring options, terrazzo proves highly sustainable due to its longevity and low maintenance requirements, substantially reducing long-term infrastructure costs. Additionally, terrazzo surfaces offer outstanding resistance to heavy foot traffic, making them ideal for busy municipal environments.
Terrazzo floor installation costs vary depending on factors such as design complexity, materials used, and project size. In Tucson, typical installation costs range from $20 to $50 per square foot, with intricate designs or premium materials potentially increasing the price.
Yes, terrazzo flooring can positively impact indoor air quality. Its non-porous surface prevents the accumulation of dust, mold, and allergens, making it an excellent flooring choice for homes and commercial spaces concerned with maintaining healthy indoor environments.
Terrazzo is an excellent alternative to hardwood flooring, offering superior durability and easier maintenance. Especially in Arizona’s dry climate, terrazzo floors resist warping and cracking, providing a long-lasting, attractive flooring solution.
Terrazzo often incorporates recycled materials such as glass, marble chips, and aggregates, making it an environmentally friendly flooring option. Craftsman Concrete Floors frequently utilizes these sustainable materials to create unique, visually appealing terrazzo surfaces.
Yes, terrazzo flooring can be removed and replaced in sections if necessary. Craftsman Concrete Floors can carefully match new terrazzo sections to existing floors, ensuring a seamless appearance and preserving the overall aesthetic integrity of your space.
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