Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, creating durable and low-maintenance floors. From our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, we provide expert nationwide service, including comprehensive coverage in the District of Columbia. As one of the country’s leading installers of commercial flooring, we deliver manufacturer-warrantied systems trusted by top American companies. Our flooring experts leverage decades of experience in installation, material manufacturing, and product development, consistently achieving results characterized by superior precision and craftsmanship.
Terrazzo floors offer a timeless combination of durability and elegance for residential, hospitality, office, and commercial spaces throughout Washington, DC. When planning your terrazzo installation project, understanding the influencing cost factors can be an essential early step. The overall price typically depends on aspects such as the size and scope of your project, the complexity of installation, chosen aggregate materials, and color detailing. Additionally, preparation requirements and finishing processes significantly impact budgets and project timelines. By carefully considering each of these factors, property owners in Washington, DC can better anticipate project costs, ensuring informed choices and a seamless balance between aesthetic design intentions, practical functionality, and the available 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 offers unmatched luxury and durability for the hospitality sector, making it a premier choice for upscale hotels in high-visibility areas such as lobbies, hallways, and public gathering spaces. Not only does it lend sophistication, but its stain-resistant, resilient character ensures surfaces remain flawless despite heavy traffic, simplifying cleaning routines and maintenance efforts. Institutions renowned for elegance and prestige, comparable to landmarks like The White House and Nationals Park, frequently select terrazzo because it combines enduring appeal with practical functionality. Although initial installations using natural materials may present higher upfront costs, their longevity significantly offsets overall lifetime expenses.
Terrazzo flooring is a premium solution for upscale retail and shopping center environments in Washington, providing an attractive blend of elegance and customized design flexibility. Traditionally made from marble chips mixed into cement, natural terrazzo offers unmatched durability, resisting heavy foot traffic without sacrificing its polished appearance. Its seamless finish also resists stains and spills superbly, a key benefit in busy commercial spaces situated near prominent locations such as Georgetown University or Nationals Park. Though beautiful, natural terrazzo tends to be costlier than synthetic alternatives, with installation prices typically reaching around $30 per square foot.
Transportation hubs like Washington Dulles International Airport leverage terrazzo flooring because it efficiently handles constant heavy foot traffic, thus requiring minimal maintenance and fewer costly repairs over its lifespan. Terrazzo’s slip-resistant finish enhances safety, ensuring greater security for travelers navigating busy terminals. Its sleek and contemporary design contributes significantly to the visual appeal and comfortable passenger experience within bustling environments. Although initial installation costs for terrazzo can surpass more traditional flooring options, the long-term durability and reduced lifecycle expenses justify this investment—especially when considering terrazzo’s impressive ability to maintain its original beauty for decades.
Installation timelines for terrazzo flooring typically range from one to three weeks, depending on the project’s size, complexity, and site conditions. In urban areas like Washington, permitting and building access can slightly extend this timeline. Proper planning and scheduling can help ensure a smooth installation process.
Yes, terrazzo flooring is specifically designed to create a seamless, grout-free surface. The installation process involves pouring and polishing the terrazzo mixture directly on-site, resulting in a continuous, smooth finish. This seamless quality contributes to terrazzo’s durability and ease of maintenance.
Terrazzo flooring is widely recognized as an environmentally friendly flooring choice due to its use of recycled materials and long lifespan. Additionally, terrazzo’s durability significantly reduces the need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste and environmental impact. Many terrazzo installations contribute positively toward LEED certification and sustainability goals.
Epoxy terrazzo offers greater flexibility, thinner installation profiles, and a wider range of vibrant color options, making it ideal for indoor applications. Cementitious terrazzo, on the other hand, is thicker, more porous, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. In climates with seasonal temperature variations, such as Washington, cementitious terrazzo can be advantageous for exterior use due to its resilience to weather fluctuations.
Terrazzo flooring is highly recommended for office buildings and corporate spaces due to its durability, low maintenance requirements, and aesthetic versatility. Although initial installation costs can be higher compared to other flooring options, terrazzo’s long-term value and minimal upkeep expenses make it a cost-effective choice for commercial environments. Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in delivering high-quality terrazzo installations tailored to corporate settings.
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