Garage Floors & Epoxy Coatings
Transform your garage with durable epoxy coatings that resist stains, chemicals, and daily wear in Richmond's climate.
Why Epoxy Coatings Are Perfect for Your Garage
Your garage floor takes a beating. Oil drips, antifreeze spills, road salt tracked in on tires, hot tire pickup in summer, and cold temperature stress in winter all take their toll on bare concrete. Over time, the surface gets stained, pitted, and dusty. Epoxy coatings seal and protect your concrete while making your garage look like a showroom.
Epoxy is a two-part coating system that bonds chemically to concrete. When properly applied, it creates a hard, durable surface that's much tougher than paint. It resists chemicals, impacts, and abrasion far better than bare concrete. Plus, it's easy to clean. Most spills wipe up with a rag, and you can hose down the floor when needed.
Benefits You'll Love
- •Chemical resistance: Oil, gas, antifreeze, and road salt won't penetrate or stain the surface
- •Easy cleaning: Sweep or hose down instead of scrubbing stains out of porous concrete
- •Bright appearance: Light colored coatings reflect your garage lights making the space brighter
- •Dust elimination: No more concrete dust on your cars, tools, or stored items
We install professional-grade epoxy systems that last 10-20 years with normal garage use. The key is proper surface preparation, which is where most DIY jobs and cheap installers fail. We grind and profile your concrete to ensure maximum adhesion, then apply multiple coats for a finish that will hold up to whatever you throw at it.
Our Professional Installation Process
The difference between a coating that lasts 2 years and one that lasts 20 years comes down to preparation. We don't take shortcuts because we want your floor to look great for years to come. Here's what we do.
Surface Preparation
First, we clean your floor thoroughly to remove all oil, grease, and contaminants. Then we grind the concrete with diamond grinding equipment. This removes any existing sealers or coatings, opens up the pores of the concrete, and creates the rough profile that epoxy needs to bond properly.
If your floor has cracks, we fill them with flexible epoxy filler so they don't telegraph through the coating. For floors with significant damage or unevenness, we might recommend a self-leveling underlayment first. If your garage floor needs major concrete repairs, we handle that before coating.
Coating Application
After prep, we apply a primer coat that soaks into the concrete and creates a strong bond. Once that cures, we apply the base coat of epoxy. This is where you get your color choice. We offer solid colors, multi-color flake systems, or metallic finishes depending on the look you want.
For flake systems, we broadcast decorative color flakes into the wet epoxy. These chips add texture, hide imperfections, and create a more interesting look than solid colors. We can go light with flakes for a subtle effect or heavy for a full-coverage granite look.
The final step is a clear topcoat that seals everything and adds extra durability and chemical resistance. We use a high-performance urethane or polyaspartic topcoat that won't yellow over time and provides excellent UV resistance if you have windows in your garage.
The whole process typically takes 2-3 days. Day one is preparation. Day two is base coat and flakes. Day three is topcoat. You can usually park on the floor 24 hours after the final coat, with full cure happening over the next week.
Coating Systems and Finishes
We offer several coating systems depending on your needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences. Each has its strengths for different situations.
Solid Color Epoxy
The classic choice for a clean, professional look. You pick your color (most people choose gray, tan, or blue), and we apply it uniformly across your floor. It's the most affordable option and works great if you want a simple, tidy appearance. We add an anti-slip additive to the topcoat so the floor isn't slippery when wet.
Flake Systems
Decorative color flakes give you a more textured, interesting look. You can choose from dozens of color combinations to match your style. The flakes also hide dirt better than solid colors and add slight texture for better traction. Flake systems are the most popular choice for residential garages because they look great and perform well.
Metallic Epoxy
For a high-end, custom look, metallic epoxy creates a unique three-dimensional effect. The metallic pigments swirl and shift as you move, creating depth and visual interest. Every floor is one of a kind because the application technique creates random patterns. This option costs more but delivers a showroom floor that impresses everyone who sees it.
We can also add custom features like painted parking lines, logo designs, or safety markings. If you're using your garage as a workshop or home gym, we can designate different zones with color or design elements.
Not ready for a full epoxy system? We also offer more budget-friendly options like concrete sealers and stains that improve the appearance and durability of your garage floor without the investment of a complete coating system. Check out our other concrete services in Richmond for alternatives.
Common Questions About Garage Floor Coatings
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