Craftsman Concrete Floors specializes in the installation, restoration, and repair of terrazzo flooring systems, creating exceptionally durable and low-maintenance floors. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we deliver proven, manufacturer-warrantied flooring solutions nationwide, including throughout North Carolina. Recognized as one of the country’s premier commercial flooring installers, our team features seasoned industry experts who bring decades of experience in installation techniques, materials manufacturing, and product innovation, consistently delivering exceptional precision and craftsmanship.
Terrazzo floors provide exceptional longevity, distinctive elegance, and timeless appeal for both residential and commercial properties in Winston-Salem. When planning your project, it’s essential to clearly understand your anticipated terrazzo flooring costs. Key elements include material selection—ranging from traditional cement-based terrazzo to newer epoxy options—as well as installation procedures, project scope, labor rates, and complexity. In general, terrazzo flooring pricing can vary widely depending on the square footage, intricacy of design, and chosen materials. Familiarizing yourself with these factors ensures you can effectively balance your specific aesthetic preferences, required functionality, and budget expectations, allowing you to achieve the ideal terrazzo flooring solution for your Winston-Salem property.
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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 a preferred choice for museums and cultural institutions across North Carolina due to its exceptional flexibility in design, allowing venues to creatively reflect artistic traditions and cultural heritage through customized patterns and colors. Renowned for its remarkable durability and low maintenance needs, terrazzo withstands heavy foot traffic in visitor areas, ensuring longevity even in high-use galleries and exhibition halls. Additionally, while initial installation costs may surpass natural stone alternatives, terrazzo’s lasting performance and aesthetic appeal provide superior lifetime value, positioning it as an investment that enhances visitor experiences over time.
Terrazzo flooring is a popular choice in hotels and hospitality spaces due to its elegant aesthetic and exceptional durability. It adds a sense of sophistication and luxury to highly visible areas like lobbies, hallways, and common spaces, enhancing the overall guest experience. Its inherent resistance to stains and wear makes terrazzo particularly well-suited to heavy foot-traffic hospitality environments, such as hotels located near prominent attractions like Truist Stadium. Additionally, terrazzo flooring requires minimal maintenance, allowing staff to easily maintain a polished, clean appearance. Though natural terrazzo flooring often commands higher installation costs, its unmatched durability ensures long-lasting value.
Terrazzo flooring is particularly suitable for educational institutions, making it a favored flooring material in schools and universities across cities like Winston-Salem. Known for its exceptional durability and extensive lifespan, terrazzo easily withstands decades of heavy foot traffic typical in busy campus buildings such as classrooms, hallways, and cafeterias. Additionally, the minimal maintenance requirements of terrazzo make it a cost-effective choice, reducing long-term expenses considerably for large educational campuses. Its customizable patterns and colors further allow institutions to reflect school pride and enhance the facility’s aesthetic charm.
Terrazzo installation costs in Winston-Salem depend on factors such as the complexity of the design, aggregate selection, and total square footage. Custom patterns or premium aggregates like marble or glass can increase the overall price. Craftsman Concrete Floors provides detailed estimates based on your specific project requirements.
Aggregate selection significantly impacts terrazzo flooring costs, as premium materials like mother-of-pearl or recycled glass typically cost more than standard marble chips. Choosing locally sourced aggregates from North Carolina can help manage expenses while maintaining quality. Discussing your preferences with your installer ensures a balance between aesthetics and budget.
Installing terrazzo in wet areas such as showers may slightly increase costs due to additional waterproofing and sealing requirements. Proper waterproofing ensures durability and prevents moisture-related issues. Craftsman Concrete Floors can advise on appropriate installation methods to ensure long-lasting performance in wet environments.
Waxing terrazzo floors is generally not recommended, as wax buildup can dull the surface and increase long-term maintenance expenses. Instead, regular cleaning and periodic polishing maintain the floor’s natural shine and reduce overall upkeep costs. Proper care helps terrazzo floors achieve their expected 100-year lifespan.
Avoiding harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaning tools helps preserve terrazzo surfaces, reducing the need for costly repairs or refinishing. Regular sweeping and gentle cleaning with neutral pH cleaners are recommended for North Carolina homeowners. Proper maintenance practices ensure terrazzo floors remain attractive and cost-effective over time.
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