Garage Floor Coatings
Garage Floors Done Right.
Most garage floor coating failures come down to one thing: inadequate surface preparation. We grind every floor before coating — no acid wash, no shortcuts. The result is a coating that bonds properly and lasts.
Why Preparation Is Everything
A garage floor coating is only as good as the surface it's bonded to. Acid washing — the standard approach for many installers — cleans the surface but doesn't open the concrete profile the way mechanical grinding does. We use diamond grinding on every project to create the surface profile required for a proper bond. It takes more time and equipment, but it's the reason our coatings don't peel.
Coating Systems
What We Install
Full-Broadcast Flake Systems
Our most popular garage floor system. Colored vinyl flake is broadcast into a base coat at full saturation, then sealed with a polyaspartic or polyurea topcoat. The result is a durable, attractive floor that hides minor imperfections and is easy to clean.
- Full-broadcast flake for complete coverage
- Wide range of flake colors and blends
- Polyaspartic or polyurea topcoat
- Slip-resistant texture available
- UV-stable — won't yellow in sunlight
Polyaspartic Topcoats
Polyaspartic coatings cure faster than epoxy, are UV-stable, and perform well in temperature extremes — including Utah's cold winters and hot summers. We use polyaspartic topcoats on most of our garage floor systems for their durability and resistance to hot tire pickup.
- Fast cure — often same-day return to use
- UV-stable — no yellowing
- Resistant to hot tire pickup
- Performs in temperature extremes
- Chemical and abrasion resistant
Epoxy Base Coats
Epoxy provides excellent adhesion and build on properly prepared concrete. We use epoxy as a base coat in most of our systems — it penetrates the ground concrete profile and creates a strong foundation for the topcoat layers above.
- Strong adhesion to mechanically prepared concrete
- High build for filling minor surface imperfections
- Chemical resistant
- Used as base coat in flake and solid systems
- Available in a range of colors
Metallic Epoxy
Metallic epoxy uses metallic pigments suspended in epoxy resin to create a distinctive, one-of-a-kind floor with depth and movement. No two metallic floors look exactly alike. Popular for showrooms, man caves, and homeowners who want something beyond a standard flake floor.
- Unique, one-of-a-kind appearance
- Metallic pigments create depth and movement
- High-gloss finish
- Sealed with polyaspartic topcoat
- Available in a range of metallic color combinations
Solid Color Systems
A clean, uniform solid color floor for homeowners who prefer a simple, professional look. Solid color systems are available in a range of colors and can be finished with a matte, satin, or high-gloss topcoat.
- Clean, uniform appearance
- Range of colors available
- Matte, satin, or gloss finish options
- Polyaspartic topcoat for durability
- Easy to clean and maintain
Quartz Broadcast Systems
Quartz aggregate broadcast into an epoxy base creates a highly durable, slip-resistant surface. Quartz systems are popular for garages that see heavy use, workshops, and commercial spaces where traction and durability are priorities.
- Highly durable surface
- Excellent slip resistance
- Suitable for heavy-use garages and workshops
- Available in multiple colors
- Sealed with polyaspartic topcoat
Mechanical Grinding
Why We Grind Every Floor
Diamond grinding opens the concrete profile at a microscopic level, creating the surface texture required for a coating to mechanically bond. Acid washing removes surface contamination but leaves a smooth surface that coatings can't grip properly. The difference shows up years later — or months later, when a poorly prepared floor starts to peel.
Opens the Concrete Profile
Diamond grinding creates the surface profile (CSP) required for proper coating adhesion. Acid washing does not achieve the same profile.
Removes Contamination
Grinding removes oil, grease, existing coatings, sealers, and surface laitance that would prevent adhesion — not just surface dirt.
Allows Moisture Testing
After grinding, we test for moisture vapor transmission. High moisture can cause coating failure regardless of how well the surface is prepared otherwise.
Coatings That Last
A mechanically prepared floor with a proper coating system will outlast an acid-washed floor with the same coating by years. Preparation is the investment.
Our Process
The 7-Step Installation Process
On-Site Evaluation
We inspect the floor, check for cracks, spalls, previous coatings, and moisture. This determines the preparation required and which coating system is appropriate.
Diamond Grinding
The entire floor is ground with diamond tooling to open the concrete profile, remove surface contamination, and create the mechanical bond surface required for adhesion.
Crack & Spall Repair
Cracks, spalls, and damaged areas are filled and repaired. We don't coat over damage — it gets addressed before the coating goes down.
Moisture Testing
Moisture vapor transmission is tested. If moisture levels are elevated, we address it before proceeding — coating over a high-moisture floor leads to delamination.
Epoxy Base Coat
The epoxy base coat is applied to the prepared floor. On flake systems, vinyl flake is broadcast into the wet base at full saturation.
Topcoat Application
After the base coat cures, excess flake is scraped and the polyaspartic or polyurea topcoat is applied. The topcoat provides UV stability, chemical resistance, and the final surface texture.
Final Walkthrough
We walk through the completed floor with you, confirm the finish meets our standards, and review care and maintenance.
Project Results
Before & After
Before
AfterFull-Broadcast Flake System — Utah
Common Questions
Garage Floor FAQ
Have a question not answered here? We're happy to discuss your specific project.
Get a Free Garage Floor Estimate
We offer free on-site evaluations for garage floor projects throughout Utah. We'll assess the floor, discuss your options, and put together a recommendation.