Poured & Troweled
A sealed, aggregate floor that handles decades of foot traffic without constant upkeep or refinishing.
What Goes Wrong
Undetected vapor drive under the slab breaks the epoxy resin bond, causing the floor to delaminate within months.
A moisture vapor transmission test is run first; readings above the limit trigger a mitigation layer before any resin is placed.
Skipping shot blasting or grinding leaves a smooth surface the epoxy resin cannot grip, leading to early adhesion failure.
Diamond grinding or shot blasting opens the slab profile so the resin and hardener mix bonds mechanically, not just chemically.
Without divider strips, the poured sections have no control joints, and slab movement translates directly into surface cracking.
Divider strips are positioned before the pour to define pattern sections and absorb expansion, keeping each field intact.
Inconsistent hand or power troweling leaves low spots that pool water and wear unevenly, shortening the floor’s service life.
Hand and power troweling bring each poured section to a consistent flat plane before curing, so the sealer sits evenly across the whole floor.
Scope of Work
From slab assessment through sealer finish, here is what the installation sequence includes.
Epoxy resin and aggregate chips are poured into divider-strip sections and troweled flat, then ground back to expose the aggregate finish.
Moisture vapor transmission testing identifies vapor drive issues before the pour so a mitigation layer can be specified where needed.
Mechanical surface prep opens the concrete profile so the resin bonds properly and the finished floor does not delaminate.
Brass or aluminum divider strips are set to define the pattern and control expansion across the poured sections.
A penetrating sealer is applied after grinding to protect the aggregate and resin matrix from staining and surface wear.
Poured terrazzo for home interiors and entryways.
High-traffic lobby and corridor installations.
New terrazzo over existing prepared concrete slabs.
Poured & Troweled System
Terrazzo is a poured and troweled floor system, not a coating, the prep and pour sequence determines how long it lasts.
The installer begins with a slab assessment and moisture vapor transmission test. Older concrete slabs common in Marietta’s established neighborhoods can carry enough moisture vapor to compromise the epoxy resin bond if the issue is not addressed first. A moisture mitigation layer is specified where readings exceed acceptable limits before any other work proceeds.
Shot blasting or diamond grinding profiles the slab surface so the epoxy resin and hardener mix bonds mechanically. Divider strips are then set out to define the pattern sections and control expansion. The epoxy resin and aggregate chip mix is poured into each section, spread to a consistent depth, and worked with hand and power trowels until the surface is flat.
After curing, the floor is ground back to expose the aggregate, then progressively refined to the specified finish level. Sealer application follows, protecting the aggregate and resin matrix from surface wear and staining. Cobb County commercial lobbies and remodels are a common use case, but the same installation sequence applies to residential spaces in Marietta Square historic homes.
Why Choose Us
Every job is backed by a documented process, from the first slab check to the final signed handover.
Every quote lists materials, layer thickness, and cure times in writing before any work is booked.
Grinding, degreasing, and crack repair are documented on a checklist so nothing is skipped before the pour.
A vapor transmission test is run before work starts, not assumed, so the resin bond is not left to chance.
The finished floor is inspected at cure and signed off in writing, giving you a record of what was installed.
Partners are familiar with Marietta slab conditions and schedule around Georgia’s humidity to protect cure times.
How It Works
01
Tell us about your slab and space, and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess the site and provide a written itemized quote.
02
Once you approve the estimate, the installer completes the surface-prep checklist, grinding, degrease, moisture test, before the pour date is set.
03
The terrazzo is poured, troweled flat, ground to finish, and sealed, then signed off with a documented curing inspection at handover.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic terrazzo installation | $12-$20 per sq ft |
| Midrange terrazzo installation | $18-$30 per sq ft |
| Decorative terrazzo installation | $25-$40 per sq ft |
Tell us about the slab and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess it and quote materials, layer thickness, and cure times in writing.