Garage Floors (Epoxy & Coatings)
Transform your garage floor into a durable, easy-to-clean surface that handles oil, chemicals, and heavy traffic without staining or wearing down.
Why Coat Your Garage Floor
Bare concrete garage floors absorb oil, get stained easily, and develop dust that tracks into your house. A quality epoxy or polyurethane coating seals the concrete and creates a protective barrier. This keeps fluids on the surface where you can wipe them up instead of soaking into the pores of the concrete.
Coated floors also look much better. You can choose solid colors, decorative flakes, or metallic finishes that turn your garage into a showroom. In DeKalb County, where many homeowners use their garages as workshops or hobby spaces, a coated floor makes the area more functional and pleasant to spend time in. When you work with professional concrete coating specialists, you get a finish that lasts years without peeling or yellowing.
Beyond looks, coatings protect your concrete from damage. They resist chemicals, salt from winter snow removal, and abrasion from tires. This extends the life of your garage slab and prevents expensive repairs down the road. It is one of the best upgrades you can make to your garage.
How We Prepare and Apply Coatings
Surface preparation is the most important step in coating a garage floor. The concrete must be clean, dry, and properly profiled for the coating to bond. We start by grinding or etching the surface to open the pores. This gives the epoxy or polyurethane something to grip onto. Skipping this step is why many DIY coating jobs fail within a year.
Once the surface is prepped, we fill any cracks and repair damage. Then we apply the coating system in layers, allowing proper cure time between coats. We use professional-grade materials that are much tougher than what you find in home improvement stores. Here is what our process includes:
- •Diamond grinding to properly profile the concrete surface
- •Crack repair and moisture testing to ensure long-lasting adhesion
- •High-solids epoxy primer coat for maximum bond strength
- •Decorative color coat with optional flakes or metallic effects
- •Clear topcoat with UV protection and chemical resistance
The entire process takes two to three days depending on the size of your garage and the coating system. You need to keep vehicles out during application and curing, but the result is worth the short inconvenience.
Choosing the Right Coating System
Not all coatings are created equal. Epoxy is the most common choice because it bonds well to concrete and handles heavy use. It comes in various colors and you can add decorative flakes for texture and style. Polyurethane topcoats add extra protection against UV light and chemicals, making the floor even more durable.
Standard Epoxy Systems
A basic epoxy system gives you a solid color floor that resists stains and cleans easily. This works well for most residential garages and costs less than decorative options. You still get excellent protection and a big improvement over bare concrete. We can match the color to your home or personal preference.
Decorative Flake Systems
Adding vinyl flakes to the epoxy creates a textured, multi-color finish that hides dirt and imperfections. The flakes also provide slip resistance, which is helpful in garages that might get wet. You can choose from dozens of color combinations to create a custom look. This is similar to what you see in commercial showrooms and retail spaces.
Metallic and High-Performance Options
Metallic epoxy creates dramatic, three-dimensional effects with shifting colors and depth. It turns your garage floor into a work of art. High-performance polyaspartic coatings cure faster and handle temperature extremes better than standard epoxy. These premium systems cost more but deliver unmatched durability and appearance. They are ideal if you use your garage as a living space or want the absolute best protection for your concrete investment.
Common Questions About Garage Floor Coatings
A professionally installed epoxy system typically lasts 10 to 20 years with normal use. The lifespan depends on traffic, maintenance, and the quality of the installation. Proper surface prep and high-grade materials make all the difference. Cheap coatings from big box stores often fail in a year or two because they do not bond well or they are too thin. Our systems are designed for long-term performance, and we stand behind our work with warranties that reflect that quality.
It depends on the condition of the existing coating. If it is peeling or delaminating, we need to remove it completely before applying a new system. Trying to coat over failing material just leads to more failure. If the old coating is still bonded well, we can sometimes roughen the surface and apply a new topcoat. We test adhesion and moisture levels to determine the best approach. In many cases, complete removal and starting fresh gives you the best long-term results.
Smooth epoxy can be slippery when wet, but we add texture to prevent this. Decorative flakes provide natural slip resistance, and we can also mix in non-slip additives or apply a textured topcoat. These options give you traction without sacrificing the look or ease of cleaning. We discuss your specific needs and recommend the right solution. Most garage floors are not constantly wet, so slip resistance is not usually a major concern, but we build it in anyway for safety.
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We install professional epoxy and coating systems throughout DeKalb County. Let us give you a garage floor that looks great and performs even better.
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