Frequently Asked Questions

HomeGuide puts professionally installed epoxy at about $4 to $10 per square foot nationally, which is about $1,600 to $5,800 for a two-car garage. Polyaspartic runs about $5 to $12 per square foot. Repairs, old coating removal and decorative finishes add to the total. We give you a written price after seeing the floor.

A professional job uses a diamond grinder and vacuum for prep, crack and joint filler, a two-part base coat, a flake or color layer, and a clear topcoat, usually polyaspartic or urethane. Store kits usually swap the grinder for an acid etch and include a thinner coating. The prep equipment makes the biggest difference in how long the floor lasts.

Brand matters less than the type of product and the prep under it. HomeGuide notes that water-based epoxy may last 3 to 5 years while solid epoxy can last 10 to 20. In Goodyear we also look for a UV-stable topcoat, since standard epoxy can yellow in sunlight. We tell you what we plan to use in your written quote.

You can. HomeGuide lists premade kits at about $200 to $700. Most rely on acid etching instead of grinding, and in summer heat they can set before you finish rolling. Kits tend to work better on a small, cool space than on a full garage in July.

If the kitchen sits on a concrete slab, yes. The existing flooring and adhesive come up first, then the slab is ground and coated. HomeGuide lists kitchen epoxy at about $400 to $2,000 for 100 to 200 square feet. We coat concrete only, so a kitchen with a wood subfloor needs a different material.

Standard epoxy can yellow with UV exposure, and HomeGuide rates its UV resistance as poor to fair. A polyaspartic topcoat holds its color much better. Dark colors absorb more heat, so we suggest lighter colors for floors that get afternoon sun through the garage door.

HomeGuide says to avoid driving on epoxy for 2 to 7 days, while polyaspartic systems typically reach full cure in 24 to 48 hours. Heat speeds curing but can also shorten working time during install. We give you a specific time for your floor.

HomeGuide's national range for a two-car garage is about $1,600 to $5,800 for epoxy and $2,000 to $6,900 for polyaspartic. Old coating removal, crack repair and decorative blends move the price within or above that range. We give you a written number after seeing the floor.

Hot tires can soften and grip a thin coating, then pull it off the floor when the car backs out. It is most common with kit coatings on etched concrete. A diamond-ground surface, a thicker base and a hard topcoat keep the coating bonded.

Yes. We start early in the day while the slab is coolest, close the door to keep sun off the floor, and choose products suited to the temperature. HomeGuide notes polyaspartic can be applied across a very wide temperature range, which helps in July and August.

Polyaspartic systems typically reach full cure in 24 to 48 hours, according to HomeGuide, while epoxy can need 2 to 7 days before driving. We give you a specific time for your floor.

A glossy solid coat can be slick when wet. Flake floors have natural texture, and we can add a fine anti-slip grit to the topcoat on any system.

Slightly. HomeGuide lists custom work such as decorative flakes at about $0.50 to $2.00 per square foot on top of the base coating price. On a typical garage that is a small share of the total.

Yes, much better than solid colors. The mixed colors break up dust, tire marks and small scuffs, which is useful in a garage that collects dust after every storm.

Full-broadcast floors have a light texture from the chips under the topcoat, so they grip better than a smooth solid coat. We can add anti-slip grit for more traction.

The vinyl chips are sealed under the clear coat, so the topcoat is what faces the sun. We use a UV-stable topcoat on floors that get daylight so the clear layer stays clear.

On covered patios and walkways, yes, with a UV-stable topcoat and added texture. For pool decks and open patios in full sun, we usually suggest a lighter textured system instead.

It depends on the floor. Polyaspartic resists UV and cures much faster, which suits sunny garages and outdoor slabs. Epoxy builds thicker per coat and costs a little less. Many of our floors use both: an epoxy base with a polyaspartic topcoat.

It is dry to the touch within a few hours. HomeGuide says full cure for heavy vehicle traffic is typically 24 to 48 hours.

HomeGuide rates its UV resistance as excellent, and aliphatic polyaspartics hold color better than other polyureas. Standard epoxy, by comparison, is rated poor to fair.

HomeGuide lists it as not DIY-friendly. It sets fast, and in Arizona heat the working time is even shorter, so mistakes harden before they can be fixed.

Standard epoxy is a poor choice in full sun because it yellows and can get slick. For pool decks we use textured, UV-stable systems or cool-deck style resurfacing in light colors.

HomeGuide's national figures run about $1,500 to $6,000 for a 500 square foot deck, depending on the type. Kool Deck style coatings run about $4 to $6 per square foot and epoxy about $4 to $10.

Color makes the biggest difference. Light colors and textured finishes stay noticeably more comfortable than dark or glossy ones. We help you pick a color for the amount of sun the area gets.

We fill stable cracks before coating. A crack that is still moving will usually show through again, so we point those out and talk about options.

It depends on the system, sun exposure and care. Outdoor floors wear faster than garage floors, so plan on a light recoat every few years to keep the finish fresh.

This Old House lists metallic epoxy at about $5 to $12 per square foot. Repair, the number of colors and the pattern affect where your floor falls in that range.

Yes, with a UV-stable topcoat if sun reaches the floor. Metallic floors show dust more than flake floors, so they suit show garages better than dusty work garages.

The glossy finish can be slick when wet. We add a fine anti-slip grit to the topcoat in areas that may get wet.

We coat concrete only. Tile and adhesive come up first, then the slab is ground and repaired before the metallic system goes down.

HomeAdvisor lists commercial and industrial 100% solids coatings at $12 or more per square foot. Slab condition, joint repair, striping and after-hours scheduling all affect the price.

Usually, yes. We can phase the work by section and schedule around shifts or weekends, and use faster-curing products where needed.

HomeGuide gives solid epoxy a lifespan of 10 to 20 years, though heavy forklift traffic and chemicals shorten that. Recoating worn aisles before the coating wears through extends the life of the floor.

Yes. We mark aisles, walkways and hazard zones in the coating, which holds up longer than paint on bare concrete.

Yes, with planning. We check slab and air temperatures, work in the coolest hours and choose products rated for the conditions.