Terrazzo floor tile typically retails at between $5 and $30 per sq/ft. and installation costs between $4 and $15 per sq/ft. Poured terrazzo is more expensive with an average price range of between $20 and $80 per sq/ft installed. Residential terrazzo floors have been trending lately.

White and black marble chips are commonly used in today's terrazzo designs, but there are marble chips of any color crushed in any size that can give a terrazzo floor a one-of-a-kind appearance. Terrazzo is a proven solution that gives buildings durable and aesthetically-appealing floors for many years.

One of the disadvantages of terrazzo is that the surface does not retain heat well during the winter months, making the floor feeling a tad cold. Unless you have a heat insulator beneath the terrazzo, this may cause discomfort to those who walk across the floor barefoot.

Terrazzo is relatively susceptible to staining & scratching if it is not properly sealed and cared for. If you neglect your terrazzo floors and allow spills or even dust to build up, you will be needing a renovation — or replacement — a lot sooner than you'd like.