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Clarcon installs terrazzo flooring across Dublin and Ireland, for homes, retail spaces and commercial interiors. From base preparation through to grinding, polishing and sealing, we deliver a durable, low-maintenance floor with a finish that lasts for decades.
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Terrazzo is a flooring surface made by setting decorative chips, usually marble, granite, glass or mother-of-pearl, into a cement or epoxy base. Once the surface has set, it is ground and polished to reveal the chips and create a smooth, even finish.
The result is a floor with a distinctive, mosaic-like look that no two installations share exactly. Because the chips and the base colour can be chosen freely, terrazzo offers a level of design flexibility that few other floors can match.
Terrazzo has been used for centuries, from grand public buildings to modern homes, and it has come back into favour in Ireland for good reason. It is hard-wearing, hygienic and long-lasting, and it suits both period properties and contemporary interiors.
Poured terrazzo is mixed and laid on site, then cured, ground and polished in place. It produces a continuous floor with no joints, and it allows the fullest range of custom designs, colours and patterns. It is the most involved option to install, and it is priced per project after a site visit.
Terrazzo tiles are pre-made and installed much like any other tile. They are the most straightforward and often the most affordable route, though they have joint lines and a more limited design range than a poured floor. Tiles suit smaller spaces and projects on a tighter budget.
Micro-terrazzo and thin-layer systems are a modern option that delivers a continuous terrazzo finish in a thinner build-up than traditional poured terrazzo. These continuous systems are also known as seamless terrazzo, valued for having no joints across large floor areas. They are well suited to renovations where floor height is a consideration and to both domestic and commercial spaces.
A well-installed terrazzo floor can last for decades, standing up to heavy foot traffic without wearing down. It is one of the most durable flooring surfaces available.
A poured terrazzo floor has no joints for dirt or moisture to collect in, which makes it resistant to bacteria, mould and mildew and easy to keep clean.
With a wide choice of aggregate chips and base colours, terrazzo can be matched to almost any interior, from subtle and neutral to a bold statement floor.
Terrazzo is easy to clean with everyday products and can be resealed over time to keep it looking its best. It does not need the upkeep that many other floors do.
Terrazzo has stayed in use for generations because it does not date. It works just as well in a period Dublin home as in a modern commercial fit-out.
A sealed terrazzo surface handles moisture well, which makes it suitable for kitchens and bathrooms and hallways.
Here is how we take a terrazzo floor from preparation to a polished finish.
We assess and prepare the base, repairing cracks and making sure the surface is sound. Good preparation is what gives a terrazzo floor its longevity.
We lay the terrazzo, whether poured on site or installed as tiles or a thin-layer system, with the agreed chips, colours and design.
We grind and polish the surface in stages to reveal the aggregate and bring the floor to a smooth, even finish.
We seal the floor to protect it and hand over a finished surface, ready to use and built to last.
| Terrazzo Type | Typical Cost (ex VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terrazzo-look tiles (supply only) | €50 – €55 per m² | Before adhesive, grout and fitting |
| Micro / thin-layer terrazzo (supply and fit) | From €229 per m² | Depends on detailing and base preparation |
| Traditional poured terrazzo | Priced per project | Laid, cured, ground and polished on site |
A poured terrazzo floor is priced after a site visit, because the cost depends on the base condition, the design and the size of the area. As a guide, an area of up to 50 square metres usually takes around five days to install. Flooring installation work in Ireland is charged at the reduced VAT rate of 13.5%.
When you compare quotes, ask each contractor to list what is included at every stage, base preparation, crack repair, priming, the topping, the number of grinding and polishing passes, and sealing. A lower headline figure sometimes means less preparation or fewer polishing passes. Our guide to terrazzo flooring costs in Ireland explains what to look for in more detail.
Terrazzo suits a wide range of spaces. In homes, it is a strong choice for hallways, kitchens, bathrooms and open-plan living areas, where its durability and easy cleaning are a real advantage.
In commercial settings, terrazzo has long been used in retail units, restaurants, lobbies and public buildings, because it handles constant foot traffic and keeps its finish for years. Whether the project is a single room or a full commercial floor, the same qualities apply.
Clarcon has worked on building and renovation projects across Dublin for over 17 years. Terrazzo is precise work; the quality of the base preparation and the polishing decides how the finished floor looks and how long it lasts.
We are clear about cost and process from the start. You get honest advice on the type of terrazzo that suits your space and a detailed quote before any work begins.
And we deliver the programme. One point of contact, an agreed timeline, and a finished floor you will be glad to walk on.
It depends on the type. Terrazzo-look tiles start around €50 to €55 per square metre, supply only. Micro and thin-layer terrazzo systems start from about €229 per square metre supply and fit. Traditional poured terrazzo is priced per project after a site visit. All figures are before VAT.
Terrazzo is made by setting decorative chips, usually marble, granite or glass, into a cement or epoxy base. The surface is then ground and polished to reveal the chips and create a smooth finish.
Poured terrazzo is mixed and laid on site, producing a continuous floor with no joints and the fullest design freedom. Terrazzo tiles are pre-made and installed like other tiles, which is simpler and often cheaper, but they have joint lines and a more limited design range.
A well-installed terrazzo floor can last for decades. It is one of the most durable flooring options available and stands up well to heavy foot traffic.
No. Terrazzo is low-maintenance. It cleans easily with everyday products, and a poured floor has no grout lines for dirt to collect in. It can be resealed over time to keep its finish.
As a guide, an area of up to 50 square metres usually takes around five days. The exact time depends on the type of terrazzo, the size of the area and the condition of the base.
Yes. Terrazzo is hygienic and water-resistant, which makes it well-suited to bathrooms, kitchens and hallways, as well as open-plan living areas.
Yes. Terrazzo has long been used in retail units, restaurants, lobbies and public buildings because it handles constant foot traffic and keeps its finish for years.
Yes. Terrazzo offers a wide choice of aggregate chips and base colours, so the floor can be designed to suit your space, from a subtle neutral look to a bold statement floor.
Polished terrazzo can be smooth, but the finish can be adjusted for slip resistance where needed. We advise on the right finish for the space and how it will be used.
Micro-terrazzo, also called thin-layer terrazzo, is a modern system that gives a continuous terrazzo finish in a thinner build-up than traditional poured terrazzo. It suits renovations where floor height matters.
Ready to install a terrazzo floor that lasts? Clarcon delivers terrazzo flooring across Dublin and Ireland, with honest advice on the type and finish that suits your space.
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