re: LVP v engineered hardwoods and terrazzo question

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I've never considered terrazzo for residential floors.

Does it not look like a hospital or school hallway? Lol

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It was trendy in high-end residential construction in the late 60s and 70s. It is seeing a resurgence again mainly in high-end residential construction due to the cost. In the 70s it was often seen in an entire downstairs today it is usually seen in places that it would be normal to see tile: bathrooms, kitchens, foyers and mudrooms. With the almost limitless types and colors of epoxy and aggregates you can choose from today it is easy to exactly color match the terrazzo to your decor. You simply look at it as tile without many of the cons tile has, the main issue is the cost and it has to be poured on slab. It is also trading for use as a backsplash and countertops, normally this is precast but can be poured in place. One advantage is the countertop to backsplash transition can be a cove moulding which leaves no grout lines or areas to clean, just a smooth transition from horizontal to vertical.

It is an excellent flexible material that I would bet would be in far greater residential use if it weren't for the cost.