Terrazzo flooring in Wesley Chapel, FL - old terrazzo brought back or new floors poured
Dull, stained terrazzo or a bare slab you want to change? We bring old floors back or put in new terrazzo suited to the space.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Should you restore your terrazzo or put in a new floor?
Terrazzo flooring in Wesley Chapel, FL is a hard, polished floor of stone chips set in either a cement base or an epoxy resin. We either restore an old one by grinding, patching and polishing it, or install a new one, poured or as tiles, bonded to your concrete slab.
Most calls start one of two ways. Either you pulled up a corner of carpet and found terrazzo underneath, or you've got a plain slab and want a floor that holds up better than what's on it now. If there's old vinyl or glue to deal with first, that's stripping and removal work we do before anything else. The price moves with whether we're restoring or installing, the square footage, how worn and cracked the floor is, poured versus tile, epoxy versus cement, and what shape the slab is in. The schedule turns mostly on slab prep, moisture and, on new epoxy terrazzo, how many colors your design uses. You'll get your own figure in the written estimate once I've seen the floor.
How do you know your terrazzo floor needs work?
Dull paths where you walk
The shine is gone down the hallway and in front of the sink, but the corners still look fine. That's usually the surface worn down and the sealer gone, and the longer grit keeps working on it, the more has to come off to bring it back.
Stains that won't mop out
Spills that used to wipe right up now leave a mark behind. That usually means the sealer has worn through and the floor is soaking things in, so every new spill adds to what has to be ground out later.
Cracks, chips or small holes
A hairline crack or a missing chip often traces back to movement in the slab underneath. Left alone, the edges break down and dirt packs in, so a small patch can turn into a bigger repair.
What our terrazzo flooring work includes
If there's old terrazzo under your carpet or vinyl, I'll look at bringing it back before we talk about new, because if what's there is sound, there's no reason to sell you a new floor. On a restoration, we pull up the covering, clean off the adhesive, grind down the dull and stained surface, patch cracks and holes, then polish it back up and seal it. On a new floor, we check and prep the slab, fix any cracks, and match the system to where the floor is, epoxy terrazzo for rooms inside and cement-based terrazzo for anything outdoors. Then we grind it smooth, polish it and seal it.
Nearly every terrazzo job leans on concrete grinding and surface preparation, because a new pour needs a clean, open slab to bond to and a restoration starts with grinding the old surface. If you're choosing a floor for a lower-level room that tends to stay damp, our basement flooring work starts with that moisture before anything decorative goes down.
Restoring the terrazzo you have
You keep the floor that's already in the house, ground, patched and polished, which suits an older home where the terrazzo is mostly sound. It also saves you from tearing out a floor that just needs work.
New poured terrazzo
This suits owners who want a custom design and a smooth, seamless floor, in epoxy inside or cement-based outside. Poured epoxy depends on the slab for flatness and crack control, so we fix the slab first, and a flexible membrane can be added to absorb some crack movement.
Terrazzo tile
Tile costs slightly less than poured terrazzo, but you give up the limitless custom designs and the seamless look of a poured floor. For a plain pattern in a smaller room tile makes sense, and for anything custom I'd pour it.
Your terrazzo estimate, with prep and finish spelled out
We reply within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation. Once you send this, we set a time for me to come look at the floor and the slab under it. Then I write up an estimate that lists the prep as well as the finish.
(813) 471-5856Terrazzo flooring in Wesley Chapel starts with the slab
Across Florida, the overwhelming majority of homes are built on a concrete slab, with no basement, crawlspace or wood subfloor, so every flooring choice has to answer to that slab first. With epoxy terrazzo, that means moisture coming up through the concrete, which is why I check for it before we talk about epoxy at all. We see the same slab-built houses on jobs in Land O' Lakes and Zephyrhills, and the slab gets the same look every time.
Terrazzo was the go-to floor in Florida homes in the 1950s and '60s, and a huge share of it is still down under carpet, vinyl or laminate. In an older house, it's worth finding out what's underneath before you price a new floor.
What happens after you call about terrazzo in Wesley Chapel?
Call or send a request
Call (813) 471-5856 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit. If you think there's terrazzo under a covering, say so, since it changes what I look for.
I check the floor and slab
I come out myself and look over the slab for moisture, cracks and old coatings or coverings. You get a written estimate that lists the prep separately from the finish, so you can see where the money goes.
We prep, install and walk it
Our installers prep the slab and restore or put down the terrazzo, and I stay involved the whole way. Before we pack up, we walk the finished floor with you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does terrazzo flooring cost in Wesley Chapel?
Terrazzo flooring across the US usually costs about $20 to $50 per square foot installed, and that's the general market range, not our price. Where your floor lands depends on the things covered above, mainly restore versus new, size, wear, repairs and poured versus tile. I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate after I've seen the floor.
Can epoxy terrazzo go on a patio or outdoor area?
Usually not, because epoxy tends to peel and fade out in the weather, so cement-based terrazzo is the choice outside. Epoxy is an interior system, and indoors it's lighter, smoother and faster to install than cement.
Why test a concrete slab for moisture before epoxy terrazzo?
Epoxy terrazzo doesn't breathe, and it will usually fail if moisture rising from the slab or the space below isn't controlled. The guidance is to test every slab first, with the heating and cooling system in full operation, so the reading matches how the house really runs. If the slab isn't right, I'll tell you before we go any further.
How do I tell if there's terrazzo under my carpet?
Pull back a corner of carpet in a closet or at a doorway and look for a speckled, stone-chip surface on top of the slab. As mentioned above, plenty of older Florida homes have it hiding under carpet, vinyl or laminate. If you find it, grinding and polishing can bring back its original shine, which gives you a choice besides new flooring.
How long does epoxy terrazzo installation take?
It depends mostly on how many colors are in your design, because one terrazzo maker's instructions say one color is typically installed per day, with each section curing for 18 to 24 hours. Slab prep and any moisture work come before that. Ask how many colors your design uses so you can plan around it.
What is the best way to keep terrazzo floors looking good?
Keep a penetrating sealer on it and clean with neutral cleaners. The sealer fills the surface pores so most dirt and stains don't soak in, which makes routine cleaning easier. Epoxy terrazzo has the lowest upkeep cost because it doesn't absorb, though it needs a slab with its moisture under control.
Wesley Chapel, FL
Book a look at your terrazzo floor
If you send room sizes, say whether it's inside or out and mention any carpet or vinyl over old terrazzo, I can come out ready to check the right things.