Garage Floors (Epoxy & Coatings)

Why Upgrade Your Garage Floor

Your garage floor takes a beating every day. Cars drive in and out tracking oil, salt, and chemicals. Tools and equipment get dropped on the concrete. Water drips and pools on the surface. Over time, bare concrete gets stained, dusty, and worn down. It starts to look bad and becomes harder to keep clean.

A professional epoxy or coating system completely transforms your garage floor. Our Santa Clara garage floor coating specialists apply thick, durable layers that seal and protect your concrete while giving it a showroom appearance. The floor becomes resistant to stains, easy to clean, and much brighter thanks to the glossy finish that reflects light.

Many homeowners think of garage floor coatings as just cosmetic, but they serve important practical purposes too. Coated floors prevent concrete dust from spreading through your house, resist damage from car fluids and chemicals, and make snow and salt cleanup much easier in winter. A quality floor coating system extends the life of your concrete and protects your investment in your home.

Types of Garage Floor Coatings

Not all garage floor coatings are the same. There are different systems available, each with its own advantages. Here are the most popular options we install for Santa Clara homeowners:

• •100% Solids Epoxy: Thick, industrial-grade coating that provides maximum durability and chemical resistance
• •Polyaspartic Coating: Fast-curing system that can be driven on within 24 hours with UV resistance
• •Flake Floor Systems: Decorative vinyl flakes broadcast into epoxy for texture, grip, and color variety
• •Metallic Epoxy: Premium finish with swirling metallic patterns for a unique, high-end look
• •Clear Sealers: Penetrating or topical sealers that protect concrete without changing its appearance

The right coating for your garage depends on how you use the space, your budget, and the look you want. If you work on cars and deal with lots of chemicals and fluids, we recommend 100% solids epoxy for its toughness. If you want a fast turnaround, polyaspartic coatings cure quickly. For most residential garages, a flake epoxy system offers the best balance of durability, appearance, and value.

We also prepare the concrete properly before coating, which is just as important as the coating itself. If you have cracks or damage that need attention first, we can handle concrete repair work before applying your new floor system.

Our Professional Floor Coating Process

How We Prepare and Apply Your Coating

A garage floor coating is only as good as the prep work underneath it. Many DIY kits and cheap installers skip critical preparation steps, which leads to coatings that peel and fail within months. We do not cut corners. Here is our proven process for long-lasting results:

First, we thoroughly clean and prepare your concrete. This includes removing all oil stains, dirt, and contaminants that would prevent the coating from bonding. We use industrial equipment to grind or acid-etch the surface, which opens up the concrete pores and creates the mechanical bond needed for permanent adhesion. We also repair any cracks or spalled areas at this stage.

Next, we apply the base coat of epoxy or coating material. We mix the two-part system precisely and spread it evenly across your entire garage floor. For flake systems, we broadcast vinyl flakes while the base coat is still wet. The flakes add color, texture, and slip resistance to the floor. We cover the floor completely so you get a uniform, professional appearance.

Finally, we apply one or more clear topcoats to seal and protect everything underneath. The topcoat provides the glossy finish, chemical resistance, and UV stability. It is the wear layer that you actually drive and walk on. We allow proper cure times between coats and before you use the garage. Most coating systems need 24 to 72 hours before they are ready for vehicle traffic.

The result is a garage floor that looks amazing and performs even better. Your floor will be easy to sweep and mop clean, resistant to stains and chemicals, and much brighter than bare concrete. If you are also upgrading other concrete areas around your property, such as your concrete driveway, we can coordinate all your concrete projects together.

Frequently Asked Questions