Supply & installation · Dubai & UAE
Terrazzo flooring in DubaiPoured floors for lobbies, retail & homes.
DecoPaint supplies and installs poured terrazzo flooring in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. Aggregate chips are mixed into a cement or epoxy binder, then the surface is ground and finished to reveal the pattern. For a hotel lobby, retail interior or villa entrance, we assess the base, agree the chip mix and joint layout, and quote the installation scope in writing.
- Binder
- Cement or epoxy
- Build-up
- Specified after survey
- Finish
- Sample-approved sheen
- Return to use
- Staged handover
Installation guide
Terrazzo installation starts with the surface.
Looking for terrazzo flooring contractors? Our service covers surface assessment, samples, preparation, pouring, grinding and finishing. We help you compare the proposed binder and build-up with your floor levels, use and programme before you approve the installation.
Suitable surfaces
Concrete slabs & suitable screeds
The base must be sound and compatible with the chosen terrazzo system. Moisture, strength, cracks and available depth are checked before the build-up is confirmed.
Refurbishment floors
Existing finishes may need removal or preparation. We assess bonding, contamination and finished levels at doors, stairs and adjoining floors before recommending an overlay.
Upper floors & stairs
Confirm the proposed system's weight, thickness and support with the project engineer where required. Stair nosings and changes of level need agreed details.
Preparation before application
Review the slab and screed, map cracks and joints, test moisture using the specified method, and agree any repairs or moisture-control measures. Mechanically prepare and prime the base as the selected system requires. Coordinate finished levels, divider strips and protection from other trades before pouring.
Limits to agree before work starts
- Terrazzo can crack if the supporting floor moves. A decorative divider strip is not automatically a movement joint.
- Interior epoxy terrazzo is not a default specification for outdoor areas or pool surrounds. Exterior exposure needs a separately approved system.
- Bathrooms and other wet areas need agreed slip performance, drainage and waterproofing details. A polished appearance does not establish wet-area suitability.
Cement or epoxy terrazzo?
Both bind aggregate into a poured floor. Cement terrazzo and epoxy terrazzo have different depth, weight, curing and exposure requirements. The installer should identify the exact system, including any underlayment or membrane; one thickness or cure time cannot describe both.
Divider strips & movement joints
Plan pour fields and divider strips with the floor drawing. Required structural and movement joints must be accommodated in the finish using the approved detail. Resolve thresholds, columns and adjoining materials before the chip mix is poured.
Why people choose it
What makes it stand apart.
01
An approved chip mix
Review aggregate, background and sheen together before committing to a full floor.
02
A planned floor layout
Coordinate divider strips, thresholds and adjoining finishes with the room's design.
03
A maintenance plan
Choose the finish around daily traffic and cleaning, with care instructions for the installed system.
Approve a physical sample.
Compare physical terrazzo samples for chip size, colour, density, background and sheen. Review the divider-strip material beside the sample and agree a larger trial area where the design needs one. A small board shows the mix, while the floor drawing establishes the layout.
Book a sample reviewCustom & combinations
Have a sample, or a finish in mind we haven't shown?
Send us a photo of any sample you'd like matched, or describe a combination of finishes you're after. Message the studio on WhatsApp — it's the fastest way to share a picture and get a straight answer.
- Snap your reference sample — we'll tell you if we can match it.
- Want two finishes blended? Describe the combination and we'll advise.
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Process
How we install terrazzo.
A controlled, on-site sequence — each stage signed off before the next begins.
- 01
Survey & prepare
Assess moisture, levels, cracks and joints; prepare the base and set out the agreed floor details.
- 02
Mix & place
Place the approved aggregate and binder mix to the specified build-up within the planned pour fields.
- 03
Cure before grinding
Wait for the selected binder to reach the manufacturer's required condition for grinding.
- 04
Grind & finish
Expose the aggregate, fill surface voids as required and refine the floor to the approved sheen.
- 05
Protect & hand over
Apply the specified protective treatment, allow its cure and confirm the cleaning and reopening schedule.
AI-generated finish illustrations for colour and texture reference.
At a glance
Terrazzo, in summary.
Investment
Terrazzo installation price
Published guide: AED 480–860 / m². Your terrazzo flooring price is confirmed after the base, binder, aggregate and finishing scope are assessed. Request a measured installation quote with inclusions, exclusions and VAT treatment.
- Measured area and layout, including small pour fields, stairs, borders and access.
- Cement or epoxy binder, aggregate type and chip size, and total system depth.
- Removal, substrate repairs, levelling, moisture treatment and joint detailing.
- Divider-strip material, grinding and sheen, sealing, protection and phased working.
Best for
- Hotel lobbies
- Reception areas
- Retail interiors
- Showrooms
- Villa entrances
- Restaurant dining areas
Surfaces
- Interior floors
- Stairs with agreed nosing details
- Reception floors
Aftercare
Caring for your terrazzo floor.
Remove grit regularly and use a neutral cleaner approved for the installed binder and sealer. Clean spills promptly; avoid acidic cleaners on marble-bearing terrazzo and unapproved abrasive products. Use entrance mats and furniture protection. Follow the handover advice for sealer renewal or professional refinishing; local repairs can remain visible.
Planning access
When can the surface be used again?
Allow for preparation, pouring, curing, grinding, finishing and the final sealer's cure. Readiness for grinding is different from readiness for occupants. The installer must confirm separate dates for light foot traffic, furniture and full commercial use for the chosen binder, sealer and site conditions. Keep other trades off the floor until the relevant stage is released.
Discuss your reopening dateProject enquiries
Get a terrazzo installation quote.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Send the project location, approximate area, floor plan, photos of the existing floor and intended use. Include your required opening date, threshold levels and reference chip mix. We review the base and samples, then confirm the proposed system, joint plan, measured scope and installation price.
Your quote confirms materials and labour, repairs and preparation, access and protection, timing, curing, warranty terms, exclusions and VAT treatment.
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From the work
What our clients say.
Three notes stay in view at once: the lead story, the neighbouring context, and the next surface waiting in the queue.
FAQ
Terrazzo — questions
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Yes. DecoPaint provides terrazzo supply and installation for projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Send the area, floor plan, site photos and intended use so we can assess the installation scope.
Our published guide is AED 480–860 per m². The installed quote depends on the binder, aggregate, build-up, substrate work, divider strips, finish and access. Confirm inclusions, exclusions and VAT in your project quote; the guide is not a fixed rate for every floor.
Poured terrazzo is an aggregate-and-binder floor placed and ground on site. Terrazzo-effect paint and factory-made tiles have different construction and installation needs. This service page covers poured terrazzo installation.
The layout must accommodate required movement and structural joints. Decorative divider strips set out the pattern and pour fields, but do not automatically replace a movement-joint detail.
Do not assume an interior epoxy terrazzo system is suitable outside. UV exposure, moisture and temperature movement require a separately approved specification. Tell us about exterior or poolside use before a system is proposed.
Agree separate release dates for foot traffic, furniture and full operation. Binder cure, grinding, finishing and sealer cure all affect the programme. The installer confirms the dates for the actual system and site conditions before you book a reopening.
Start with a sample
Ready to see terrazzo
in your space?
Book a free site visit. Bring your samples, references, and your room. We'll bring the trowel.