Because municipal buildings are built with taxpayer money, they are designed and built to last. That’s one reason why terrazzo flooring is often the best choice—no other flooring combines beauty with an excellent life-cycle cost profile.

We see terrazzo flooring in Chicago neighborhood post offices built in the 1930s that holds a classic look with little noticeable wear after more than 70 years of heavy traffic. In fact, terrazzo flooring often lasts as long as the building itself.

When weighing the costs of flooring choices, consider that inexpensive flooring—while less costly on the front end—could cost up to 35 times their initial cost during the life of a building. Terrazzo flooring’s easy maintenance and long life beats the long-term cost of carpet, vinyl, and porcelain tile.

Look at the award-winning work of terrazzo contractor members of the North Central Terrazzo Association to see the possibilities of terrazzo in government and municipal facilities.