Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, offering durable and low-maintenance floors. From our headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we provide professional installation and support nationally, including projects throughout Virginia. As one of the nation’s leading experts in commercial flooring, we supply manufacturer-warrantied systems trusted by prominent businesses across America. With decades of experience encompassing installation, manufacturing, and product innovation, our skilled team delivers unmatched precision and craftsmanship to every terrazzo flooring project we undertake.
Terrazzo floors have long been valued in Virginia Beach for their lasting charm, versatility, and ease of maintenance. Before beginning a residential, office, or commercial flooring project here, it is crucial to consider the various factors that drive terrazzo flooring costs. Key aspects influencing these expenses include the selected terrazzo materials, preferred installation techniques, and overall project size. Additionally, important budget considerations include surface preparation needs and customization options such as color choices, aggregate size, and decorative detailing, all of which can impact final pricing. Understanding these details will enable you to strike an ideal balance between aesthetic appeal, practical utility, and project 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 delivers an elegant, customizable aesthetic particularly suitable for high-end retail and shopping centers in Virginia. Retail establishments benefit significantly from terrazzo’s remarkable durability in busy, high-traffic environments, effectively resisting stains, spills, and wear without sacrificing visual appeal. Its low-maintenance nature ensures that luxury retail spaces retain a professional, attractive appearance, similar to commercial settings found around prominent Virginia facilities like Norfolk International Airport or Regent University. While natural terrazzo installations may start at approximately $40 per square foot, their impressive longevity and reduced upkeep demands often offset initial costs.
Government and civic buildings frequently opt for terrazzo flooring due to its exceptional durability, making it an ideal reference material for high-traffic public spaces such as city halls or courthouses. Facilities like the Virginia Beach Municipal Center and courthouses, including Virginia Beach City Hall, often favor terrazzo as it provides architectural adaptability, effortlessly fitting into either historical or modern designs. Despite higher initial investment compared to certain natural stone alternatives, terrazzo remains economically beneficial long-term because of reduced maintenance requirements and exceptional longevity, significantly lowering lifecycle costs in public infrastructure projects.
Terrazzo flooring is an ideal surface solution for sports arenas and entertainment venues throughout Virginia due to its exceptional strength and long-lasting durability, which make it a practical choice for high-traffic stadium concourses and busy event centers. Its seamless structure also provides unmatched resistance against spills and heavy foot traffic, making terrazzo highly suitable for concessions areas and heavily traveled walkways. While initial installation costs of genuine terrazzo flooring can be higher due to natural materials, investing in this versatile flooring allows venues the added benefit of integrating team colors, logos, and unique branding into custom-designed, visually impactful surfaces.
Terrazzo installation typically involves preparing a solid concrete substrate, applying a bonding agent, and pouring a mixture of cement or epoxy resin combined with marble or glass aggregates. Once cured, the surface is ground and polished to achieve a smooth, durable finish. Installation costs in Virginia Beach and elsewhere vary depending on factors such as aggregate choice, design complexity, and project size.
Terrazzo flooring generally offers greater durability and lower maintenance than tile or natural stone, making it a cost-effective long-term choice. While initial installation costs may be higher, terrazzo’s longevity and minimal upkeep requirements often result in lower lifetime expenses. Additionally, terrazzo provides greater design flexibility with customizable colors and patterns.
Yes, terrazzo flooring is highly resistant to temperature fluctuations, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Its composition allows it to withstand Virginia’s seasonal temperature changes without cracking or warping. Proper installation and sealing further enhance terrazzo’s resilience against extreme temperatures.
Terrazzo flooring is considered environmentally friendly due to its use of recycled materials such as glass and marble chips, as well as its long lifespan. Additionally, terrazzo floors emit minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to improved indoor air quality. Choosing terrazzo can help projects meet sustainability goals and certifications.
Repairing a damaged terrazzo floor involves carefully removing the affected area and filling it with a matching terrazzo mixture. After curing, the patched area is ground and polished to blend seamlessly with the surrounding surface. For best results, repairs should be performed by experienced professionals like Craftsman Concrete Floors to ensure a consistent appearance and lasting durability.
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