Flooring Comparison Chart

AMAZING!.. See for your yourself how concrete polishing compares to all other types of flooring.

Based on a survey conducted by the US National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, the information shown in the chart below makes a comparison of the cost per square foot (30cm²) of commonly used commercial flooring materials, and the cost of polished concrete flooring of the same area. These figures are similar to Australian conditions.

COMPARISON CHART.
This most recent examination of what flooring types actually cost over a 20 year span, highlights and illustrates not only some of the hidden costs involved, but the cost of purchase and installation of various materials, it also settles the debate by highlighting dramatic difference between the cost of these materials.

Costs per Sq. Foot (30cm²)	Installed Cost	Annual Maintenance	Average Life in Years	Replacement Cost	Total Expense 20 years	Cost PSF/Year
Vinyl Sheet Flooring	$2.72	$1.39	9	$3.43	$38.14	$1.91
Vinyl Tile Flooring	$1.23	$1.47	15	$1.60	$32.76	$1.64
Ceramic Mosaic Tile	$6.48	$1.22	20	-	$30.88	$1.54
Quarry Tile	$5.78	$0.58	20	-	$30.18	$1.51
Cement Terrazzo	$8.50	$0.46	20		$20.10	$1.01
Granite-Glaze	$6.50	$0.46	20	-	$15.70	$0.79
Polished Concrete	$3.98*	$0.00	20	-	$3.98	$0.19

*Comparative costs based on 10,000 square feet. Your costs may vary based on square footage, preparation needs, colouring, etc.