Epoxy terrazzo for indoor color
Epoxy terrazzo is a thin resin layer over a flat concrete slab that can use glass, synthetic or granite chips instead of marble, so it's the one to ask for if you want bright color or chemical resistance.
Terrazzo Flooring in Monterey CA - a floor matched to the room and the slab under it
Got a tired floor or old vinyl? We check what's underneath first, then put down terrazzo that suits the room and how you use it.
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Terrazzo floors and what goes into one
Terrazzo flooring is a finish of decorative chips set in a binder that's poured, cured, then ground and polished, and here in Monterey, CA we match the epoxy, cement or tile version to the room and the floor already in it.
Most calls I get about terrazzo start the same way. Someone has a room they're tired of and a floor they want gone, maybe old vinyl, worn hardwood or plain gray concrete. The first job is figuring out if terrazzo suits that spot and what's under it, because that decides which system makes sense before we ever get to colors.
Price mostly comes down to the system you pick, the size of the room, the chip mix and colors you want, and how much old flooring has to come up first. The schedule turns on those same things plus how ready the slab is, so I'll look at the floor in person and you'll get the estimate in writing.
Prep before the pretty part
Most floors that peel or bubble were rushed before the first coat went on, so our crew takes the time to get the slab right before any terrazzo goes down.
I test the slab myself
I come out to look at the floor, measure and test the slab, so the system we suggest fits what's really under your feet and isn't a guess from a few photos.
Straight talk on simpler options
Terrazzo isn't the answer for every room, and if a plainer polished or coated floor suits you better, I'll tell you so and explain what you'd be paying for either way.
How we plan and lay a terrazzo floor
Every terrazzo job starts with two questions, where's it going and what's under it, so I look at the room and the current floor before we talk epoxy, cement or tile. If old wood or vinyl has to come up, we plan that in from day one, and then our crew does the concrete grinding and surface preparation the slab needs, because a terrazzo floor is only as good as the concrete it's bonded to.
My lead installer runs the job and I'm on site checking in, which matters most during grinding and polishing, since that's where terrazzo gets its look and where any rushing shows. Basements are a good fit when there's a sound slab down there, and if you're still weighing choices for that space, our basement flooring page covers the other ways we finish it.
Here in Monterey, city code requires anyone whose work could send pollutants into storm drains to use the best steps available to prevent and reduce them, so we keep grinding dust, slurry and rinse water off your driveway and out of the gutter. It's how we work across the peninsula and the cities around it too, up through Salinas and over to Watsonville.
Which kind of terrazzo fits your floor
Poured floor or terrazzo tile
A home-services guide says terrazzo tile doesn't hold up as well as poured terrazzo but can cost less than other tile. If budget and wear are pulling against each other, we'll price both side by side.
An older terrazzo floor
Restoring old terrazzo is worth talking about, though some staining may not come out. Before work starts, ask what the restoration is likely to remove so you know what you're paying for.
A brand-new concrete slab
One maker's epoxy terrazzo instructions want concrete cured at least 28 days, free of curing compounds, and the room and floor at 55°F or above from 72 hours before install until after, so plan heat.
Get a written terrazzo estimate for your room
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the floor, measure and test the slab, and you get a free written estimate with no obligation.
Which room, inside or out
Tell us where the terrazzo is going and whether it's indoors or outdoors, because that's the first thing that points us toward epoxy, cement or tile for your floor.
What's on the floor now
Let us know if it's bare concrete, wood, vinyl or old terrazzo, so I show up ready to talk about removal or restoration and you see that work spelled out in the estimate.
Who you'll see on site
I'm the one who comes out to measure and test the slab, and once the job starts my lead installer runs the crew while I check in on site.
Terrazzo and concrete floor finish examples
These photos show chip mixes, colors and polished concrete finishes you can point to when we talk about your own floor.
Terrazzo questions from Monterey homeowners
Straight answers to what people usually ask before picking terrazzo, from outdoor use and old floors to permits and cleaning.
Can terrazzo go outside in Monterey?
Cement terrazzo is the one to look at for outdoors, because a home-services guide says epoxy terrazzo isn't suitable outside and can peel and fade there. The same guide notes cement carries a higher price, so for a patio or entry I'll walk you through that trade-off and whether a simpler outdoor coating suits you better.
Can terrazzo go over my existing floor?
It can go over a concrete base, but a home-services guide says hardwood or linoleum floors have to come out before the project starts. If you've got wood, linoleum or vinyl down now, we plan that removal in as the first step, so it's in the estimate instead of being a surprise halfway through.
How do I keep a terrazzo floor clean?
Seal it with a penetrating sealer and clean it with neutral cleaners, the mild kind that are neither acid nor alkaline. A sealer that fills the surface pores largely keeps tracked-in dirt and stains from soaking in, and it makes those marks easier to get up during routine cleaning.
Who do I ask about a permit for a terrazzo floor in Monterey?
Ask Monterey's Building and Safety Division, which wants owners to check before starting any project because the city requires a permit to alter or repair regulated buildings. When a job might need one, we check with the city or county building office before we start, and if one's needed we take care of the paperwork with you.
How do I check a flooring contractor's license in California?
Look them up with the Contractors State License Board, which has a toll-free phone line and a website for checking a license, and the city recommends doing that before you hire anyone. We're licensed and insured, and I'd honestly rather you check us out before I come over than wonder about it.
Other floor work that goes with terrazzo
Tell us about the floor you've got
We're open until 11 PM weekdays and 10 PM weekends, so call (831) 204-4420 after work or send the form.