Once found in old-school flooring and homes, terrazzo patterns had fallen out of fashion after the 1960s. Since 2020, however, terrazzo has had one of the biggest comebacks in interior design history. What is terrazzo, where does it come from, and how can you make the most out of it?

What is Terrazzo?

Terrazzo is a man-made material made up of many different components – normally chips of marble, granite, quartz, or glass – that are then set in a binder like epoxy resin. Terrazzo is also often considered a sustainable material because it follows the premise of recycling materials since the original concept brought from Italy, involved taking the scrap marble from bigger, more expensive projects, and making them into a beautiful, new project. Terrazzo is incredibly resistant to wear and tear, and a well-cared floor can easily last for decades – the same applies to countertops, wall treatments, and more.

Where Does Terrazzo Come From?

A tradition in tile, terrazzo flooring got its name from the 15th-century Venetian technique used in terraces (or terrazzos). The technique only became popular many centuries later, however, when the illustrious Vanderbilt family installed terrazzo tile in their Fifth Avenue apartment. Since the 1900s, terrazzo has been used in anything from the Hoover Dam to Hollywood Boulevard and many midcentury modern homes.

While original terrazzo had a clay base, the now-mainstream epoxy binder became popular throughout America in the 50s and 60s and continues to be the most popular form of terrazzo tile on the market.

How Can You Make the Most Out of Terrazzo?

Terrazzo is incredibly versatile and with a proper blend, can tie a room together. From garage flooring to a kitchen counter, it’s important to get the right blend. Depending on the type of flakes, your project, and the square footage, terrazzo can be incredibly cost-effective – making your budget go further. On average, countertops can cost $4,000 per square foot, while flooring can range from $9 to $35 per square foot. This gives you a substantial advantage over other flooring and surface materials that need more upkeep and have a higher up-front cost.

The Golden Concrete Terrazzo Flooring Collection

Looking to renovate your flooring with terrazzo? At Golden Concrete Resurfacing, we make it our mission to provide the highest-quality epoxy coatings to enhance the durability, functionality, and aesthetic of your indoor and outdoor spaces. We’re proud to offer a terrazzo flooring collection in a variety of color options and hybrid flake mixes to fit any interior design! Call today and let us show you why our high-quality materials, excellent customer service, and personalized attention have earned our customers 100% satisfaction every project.