Garage Floors (Epoxy & Coatings)

Why Coat Your Garage Floor

Your garage floor takes more abuse than almost any other surface in your home. Cars drip oil and fluids. Tools get dropped. Heavy equipment gets dragged across the concrete. Salt and chemicals tracked in from the road eat away at bare concrete. Over time, unprotected garage floors become stained, pitted, and dusty.

Here in Hallandale Beach, humidity adds another challenge. Bare concrete absorbs moisture and can develop mold or mildew in shaded garages. The surface constantly sheds concrete dust that gets tracked into your house. Professional floor coatings seal the concrete and create a protective barrier against all of these problems.

Beyond protection, coated floors just look incredible. Imagine pulling into a garage with a glossy, showroom-quality floor. The space instantly feels cleaner and more organized. Many homeowners tell us that coating their garage floor motivated them to finally organize the entire space.

Types of Garage Floor Coatings

Epoxy coatings are the gold standard for garage floors. Epoxy is a two-part system that chemically bonds to concrete. It creates an extremely hard, durable surface that resists chemicals, impacts, and abrasion. We typically apply epoxy in multiple coats for maximum protection and a thick, glossy finish.

Polyurea and polyaspartic coatings are newer options that cure faster than traditional epoxy. These coatings can be applied in a single day, and you can drive on them the next day. They're also more UV-resistant, which matters if your garage gets direct sunlight. The performance is similar to epoxy with quicker turnaround time.

Here's what our coating systems include:

• Surface preparation with diamond grinding or shot blasting
• Crack and joint repair for a smooth base
• Multiple coating layers for thickness and durability
• Decorative color flakes for texture and visual appeal
• Clear topcoat for gloss and extra protection
• Non-slip additives for safety

The Installation Process

Proper surface prep is crucial for coating adhesion. We start by thoroughly cleaning the concrete to remove all oil, grease, and contaminants. Then we mechanically profile the surface using diamond grinders or shot blasters. This opens the pores of the concrete so the coating can bond properly.

Next, we fill any cracks or damaged areas. The floor needs to be perfectly smooth before coating. We apply a primer coat that penetrates deep into the concrete. Then comes the main color coat, where we broadcast decorative color flakes if desired. Finally, we apply a clear topcoat that seals everything and creates that beautiful glossy finish.

The entire process typically takes 2-3 days depending on your garage size and which coating system you choose. We need to empty the garage completely before starting. Most systems are ready for light foot traffic within 24 hours and full vehicle traffic within 3-7 days. The result is a floor that looks amazing and will last for many years with minimal maintenance.

Benefits Beyond Appearance

Coated floors are much easier to keep clean. Spills wipe up instantly instead of soaking into porous concrete. You can sweep or mop the floor without creating dust clouds. Chemical spills from car maintenance won't stain or damage the surface. The coating creates an impermeable seal that protects your concrete foundation underneath.

Brightness is another unexpected benefit. Coated floors reflect light much better than bare concrete. Your garage will feel brighter with the same lighting. This makes it easier to see what you're doing whether you're working on projects or just finding items in storage. Many customers upgrade their lighting at the same time to maximize the effect.

Property value gets a boost too. A professionally coated garage floor is a selling point that sets your home apart. It signals that the home has been well-maintained. Buyers appreciate move-in ready improvements like this. The investment in coating your garage floor often returns at resale time.

Frequently Asked Questions