Garage Floors & Epoxy Coatings

Garage Floor Basics

Your garage floor takes more abuse than any other concrete surface on your property. It supports vehicle weight, handles tire traffic, endures oil drips, and gets exposed to road salt and chemicals. A quality garage floor withstands these challenges and provides decades of service. Whether building new or upgrading existing, proper installation makes all the difference.

New garage floors need proper thickness and reinforcement. Residential garages typically use four to six inches of concrete with wire mesh or rebar reinforcement. The base must be properly compacted to prevent settling. Proper slope ensures water drains toward the door instead of pooling inside. Control joints prevent random cracking as the concrete cures and ages.

Existing garage floors can be improved dramatically with epoxy or other coating systems. These coatings protect the concrete from stains, make cleaning easier, and create an attractive finished appearance. A well-coated garage floor looks professional and turns your garage into usable space rather than just a place to park cars.

We install new garage floors for home construction, additions, and detached garage buildings. We also apply epoxy coatings to existing floors that need protection and improved appearance. Whether you need a complete new floor or want to upgrade what you have, we provide solutions that meet your needs and budget.

Installation Process and Preparation

New Concrete Garage Floors

Installing a new garage floor follows the same principles as other concrete slab work. We excavate to proper depth, install compacted base material, build forms to the correct height, and place reinforcement. The concrete is poured at proper thickness for garage loads. We create a smooth, level surface with slight slope toward the door for drainage.

Proper curing is essential before applying coatings. New concrete needs at least 28 days to cure fully before epoxy application. This waiting period lets moisture escape and the concrete reach proper hardness. Rushing this step causes coating failures. For new construction, we coordinate timing to complete the floor when it fits the construction schedule.

Coating Existing Floors

Coating success depends on proper surface preparation. We clean the concrete thoroughly to remove all oil, grease, dirt, and existing sealers. The surface is then mechanically prepared by grinding or acid etching to create proper texture for coating adhesion. Any cracks or damage is repaired before coating application. Poor preparation causes coatings to fail, so we do not skip or rush these steps.

Once prepared, we apply the coating system according to manufacturer specifications. Multiple coats build thickness and durability. Decorative chips are broadcast into wet coats if desired. A clear topcoat seals everything and provides the final protective layer. The floor needs 24 to 72 hours before light foot traffic and several days before parking vehicles, depending on coating type. Like driveway installations, proper curing ensures best performance.