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Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas. (786) 435-9567
Many Miami homes have beautiful original terrazzo hidden under carpet or tile. We uncover, restore, and install terrazzo floors so you get a durable surface that lasts generations.
Many Miami homes have beautiful original terrazzo hidden under carpet or tile. We uncover, restore, and install terrazzo floors so you get a durable surface that lasts generations.
Terrazzo flooring in Miami means a poured or restored surface made from marble, glass, or stone chips set in cement or resin, ground smooth on-site, and sealed - most restoration jobs take three to seven days and can cost a fraction of a new installation.
Miami has more terrazzo than almost any other city in the country. Homes built between the 1940s and 1970s used it as the standard flooring choice, and many of those floors are still under carpet or tile today. If your home is from that era, the first call worth making is to a terrazzo specialist who can lift a vent cover and tell you in minutes whether you have something worth saving. Restoration can cost far less than a new floor and produces a result that is more authentic to your home. If you are starting from scratch, basement flooring and terrazzo share a lot of the same prep work, so it is worth understanding both options before you decide.
When you pull up carpet, vinyl, or ceramic tile in a Miami home built before 1980, there is a real chance you will find original terrazzo underneath. If the surface looks intact with no major cracking or deep staining, restoration is almost certainly possible. This is worth a call to a specialist before you do anything else with the floor.
Terrazzo that has not been maintained or resealed in years loses its shine and takes on a flat, cloudy appearance. Fine scratches from years of foot traffic are also common. This does not mean the floor is ruined - it usually means it needs to be reground and resealed, which is a much smaller job than full replacement.
Small cracks can develop over time, particularly where the concrete slab beneath has shifted slightly - something that happens in South Florida's soft, sandy soil. Chips near doorways or at room edges are common in older homes. These can be repaired by a skilled contractor, but they are worth addressing before they spread.
Miami's rainy season brings intense downpours, and homes with older or unsealed terrazzo sometimes show moisture-related staining or a musty odor after heavy rain. This is a sign the floor's protective seal has broken down. Left unaddressed, it can lead to deeper staining that is harder to remove.
We handle the full range of terrazzo work, from uncovering and restoring original floors to pouring brand-new installations for renovations and new construction. Our team works with both traditional cement-based terrazzo - the classic choice for Miami mid-century homes - and epoxy resin terrazzo, which is thinner and can go over certain existing surfaces without full demolition. If you are also considering polished concrete flooring, we can show you how the two compare side by side, since they share a similar grinding and polishing process.
Restoration is the most common request we get from Miami homeowners, and it makes sense - restoring an original terrazzo floor is almost always less expensive than pouring a new one, and the result is a floor that fits the home's history. We repair cracks and chips, regrind the surface in multiple passes, and apply a penetrating sealer rated for Miami's coastal humidity. For homeowners doing a full renovation, basement flooring treatments are often done at the same time as terrazzo work when the project involves multiple spaces.
Best for Miami homeowners whose original terrazzo has been covered or neglected and just needs to be brought back to life.
Suits renovations and new builds where a durable, long-lasting floor is the priority and the slab is ready for a fresh pour.
Right for floors that are structurally sound but have localized damage that would spread if left unaddressed.
Ideal for Miami homeowners whose floor still looks good but needs its protective barrier refreshed before the next rainy season.
Miami has one of the largest concentrations of mid-century terrazzo floors in the country. Homes built from the 1940s through the 1970s - many in neighborhoods like Little Havana, Flagami, and Coral Way - were finished with terrazzo as a matter of course because it was durable, cool underfoot, and well suited to South Florida's heat. Decades of renovations covered a lot of those floors with carpet and tile, but the terrazzo is still there in most cases. Homeowners in Coral Gables and Miami Beach are among the most active when it comes to terrazzo restoration, particularly as mid-century modern design has come back into favor.
Miami's climate makes terrazzo a particularly smart choice. It stays naturally cool underfoot - a real comfort advantage during the months when temperatures stay in the 90s. When properly sealed, it handles humidity and saltwater air without warping, swelling, or buckling. The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association notes that a properly maintained terrazzo floor can last 75 years or more, which is a meaningful advantage in a market where many homeowners are thinking about long-term value. The sealing step after installation or restoration is not optional in a coastal Miami home - it is what keeps the floor performing the way it should for decades.
Call or submit a form and we will get back to you within one business day to schedule a free on-site estimate. Bring any photos of damage or existing conditions you have noticed - they help us prepare.
We inspect your slab or existing terrazzo, check for cracks and moisture issues, and walk through your design choices. You leave with a written quote that breaks down labor, materials, and timeline - no vague estimates.
We clear the space, address any slab repairs, and begin the pour or restoration process. Curing takes several days for new terrazzo; restoration is faster. The room stays off-limits during this phase.
Once the surface is ready, we polish to your chosen finish level and apply a penetrating sealer rated for Miami's coastal humidity. We walk through the finished space together and give you clear care instructions before we leave.
Free on-site estimates. Written quotes before any work starts. No pressure.
(786) 435-9567Most of our terrazzo work is in homes built between the 1940s and 1970s - the era when terrazzo was standard in Miami. We know what those slabs look like, how they were built, and what they need before any restoration work begins.
An unsealed terrazzo floor in a Miami home near the water can develop staining and surface erosion within a few years. We use sealers rated for high-humidity, coastal environments - the same conditions your floor will face every day after we leave.
Our license is verifiable through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You can look it up yourself before you hire us - and we encourage you to. You can check any contractor's status at the DBPR license verification portal.
We give you an itemized written estimate after we see your space in person. You know exactly what you are paying for and why before we touch anything. No surprises at the end of the job.
When you combine local knowledge with the right materials and a transparent process, terrazzo work in Miami goes smoothly. That is what we aim to deliver on every project, from a single-room restoration in Little Havana to a full new installation in Coral Gables.
Moisture-resistant slab-level floor solutions built for Miami's high water table and year-round humidity.
Learn MoreA low-maintenance, high-gloss finish ground directly into your existing concrete slab.
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