Cracks: Structurally, the main concern with terrazzo is that it can crack if not properly installed. Cracks can be dealt with, but not easily and not cheaply.

Estimates can range from as low as $14 per square foot and as high as $90 per square feet for a terrazzo project depending on cost factors. On average, you can expect the total cost to install a terrazzo floor for a commercial building to be $20 to $30 per square ft.

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.

Doyle Dickerson Terrazzo has been installing terrazzo flooring in schools, hospitals and government centers over the last 20 years, areas in which high traffic is common. Terrazzo has great shock resistance as well. Some floors crack over time, but terrazzo floors are strong enough to withstand constant pressure.