Garage Floors (Epoxy & Coatings)
Transform your garage floor with professional epoxy coatings and concrete finishes for Florence-Graham homes and businesses.
Upgrade Your Garage Floor
Your garage floor takes a beating from vehicles, tools, chemicals, and constant use. A bare concrete floor stains easily, collects dust, and looks dull and industrial. Epoxy coatings and specialty floor finishes transform your garage into a clean, bright, and functional space that is easier to maintain and looks great. Whether you use your garage for parking, as a workshop, or for storage, a professionally coated floor adds value and makes the space more enjoyable to use.
Epoxy and polyurea coatings create a tough protective layer that resists oil stains, chemicals, abrasion, and moisture. The smooth glossy surface is easy to sweep and clean. Decorative color flakes or metallic finishes add visual interest and hide minor imperfections. These coatings bond tightly to properly prepared concrete and can last ten to twenty years with normal use. The result is a garage floor that looks like it belongs in a showroom instead of hiding stains and cracks.
We install garage floor coatings for homeowners and businesses throughout Florence-Graham. Our process includes proper concrete preparation, quality coating products, and attention to detail that ensures long-lasting beautiful results. If you need concrete repairs before coating, we handle that too. Check out all our concrete services to see how we can upgrade your property.
Types of Garage Floor Coatings
Several coating systems are available for garage floors, each with different properties and benefits. Here are the most popular options we install.
Epoxy Coatings
Epoxy is the most common garage floor coating. It consists of resin and hardener that chemically react to form a hard plastic-like surface. Epoxy bonds well to concrete, resists chemicals and stains, and creates a glossy attractive finish. Color options range from solid tones to multi-color flake systems that hide dirt and add texture. Epoxy is durable for residential use but can yellow in direct sunlight and may be damaged by very hot tires. Proper preparation is critical for good adhesion and longevity.
Polyurea and Polyaspartic Coatings
Polyurea and polyaspartic coatings are newer technologies that cure faster than epoxy and have better UV resistance. These coatings can be applied and ready for traffic in one day compared to several days for epoxy. They are more flexible and less likely to crack or peel. Polyaspartic coatings work well in direct sunlight and resist hot tire pick-up better than standard epoxy. These premium coatings cost more but offer superior performance and faster installation.
Concrete Stains and Sealers
Acid stains or water-based concrete stains add color to concrete floors while maintaining a natural look. A sealer is applied over the stain to protect the surface and add shine. This approach costs less than epoxy and works well for garages where a more natural appearance is desired. Stained floors do not hide imperfections as well as coatings and require resealing every few years. They are a good option for homeowners who want an upgraded look without a thick coating.
Decorative Flake Systems
Flake systems involve broadcasting colored vinyl flakes onto wet epoxy or polyurea base coats. The flakes create a multi-colored speckled appearance that hides imperfections and provides texture. A clear top coat seals the flakes and creates a smooth glossy finish. Flake coverage can be light, medium, or full depending on the look you want. These systems are very popular because they add visual interest and hide dirt well. Many color combinations are available to match your style.
Our Coating Installation Process
Proper installation is the key to long-lasting garage floor coatings. Here is our proven process that ensures excellent adhesion and beautiful results.
- Surface Preparation: The concrete is thoroughly cleaned and any oil stains are treated with degreasers. This step is critical because coatings will not bond to dirty or contaminated concrete.
- Crack and Damage Repair: Cracks are filled with epoxy crack filler. Spalled areas are patched with concrete repair products. The floor must be structurally sound before coating.
- Concrete Profiling: We mechanically grind or acid etch the concrete to create a rough profile that coatings can grip. This step is often skipped by DIYers but is essential for proper adhesion.
- Moisture Testing: We check for moisture issues that could cause coatings to fail. High moisture may require special primers or moisture mitigation systems.
- Primer Application: A primer coat is applied to seal the concrete and improve adhesion of subsequent coats. Not all systems require primer but we use it when beneficial.
- Base Coat Application: The colored epoxy or polyurea base coat is rolled or squeegeed onto the prepared concrete. We work quickly and carefully to achieve even coverage.
- Flake Broadcast: For flake systems, colored flakes are broadcast into the wet base coat for even distribution and coverage.
- Top Coat Application: A clear urethane or polyaspartic top coat is applied to seal the floor and create the final glossy finish. This coat adds chemical resistance and durability.
Most garage floor coating projects take two to three days including preparation, coating, and cure time. We protect your belongings and ensure proper ventilation during the process. For concrete floor slabs in garages or shops, see our slab and foundation services.
Benefits of Garage Floor Coatings
Investing in a quality garage floor coating delivers multiple benefits that make your garage more functional and attractive. Here is why homeowners and businesses choose to coat their garage floors.
- Stain Resistance: Coated floors resist oil, grease, chemicals, and most common garage spills. Stains wipe up easily instead of soaking into bare concrete.
- Easy Cleaning: The smooth sealed surface is easy to sweep, mop, or rinse clean. No more concrete dust or dirt that is impossible to remove.
- Durability: Quality coatings resist abrasion from tires, foot traffic, and tools. They protect the concrete underneath from damage and deterioration.
- Bright Appearance: Glossy coatings reflect light and brighten your garage. The space feels cleaner and more inviting.
- Moisture Protection: Coatings seal the concrete and prevent moisture infiltration that can cause efflorescence, mold, and concrete damage.
- Increased Value: A professionally coated garage floor is a selling point that appeals to buyers and justifies higher asking prices.
- Long Lifespan: With proper maintenance, garage floor coatings last many years before needing recoating.
These benefits combine to make garage floor coatings one of the best home improvement investments you can make. For other concrete upgrades, explore our driveway services to enhance your entire property.