Epoxy floors for garages, shops and commercial spaces

A well-installed garage coating usually lasts many years, often a decade or more. Commercial floors under heavy traffic or chemicals tend to need a recoat sooner.

The biggest factor is preparation. Floors that are diamond-ground and repaired before coating last far longer than floors that were only cleaned or acid-etched. A UV-stable topcoat, like polyaspartic, also helps the floor keep its colour.

Light foot traffic is usually fine after about a day. Vehicles typically need to wait longer, often a few days, so the coating can fully harden. Cure times depend on the products used and on temperature: cold garages cure more slowly.

We'll tell you exactly when you can walk on it and park on it for your floor.

Good prep means cleaning out the space, diamond grinding the concrete to open its surface, removing old coatings or sealers, repairing cracks and pits, and checking for moisture.

Prep is where most failed floors go wrong. A coating over un-ground or contaminated concrete is much more likely to peel, especially under hot tires.

A smooth, glossy coating can be slippery when wet. Flake finishes are naturally grippier, and an anti-slip additive in the topcoat adds more traction. For garages in rainy BC, and for commercial kitchens, we normally recommend some texture.