FAQs

Garage epoxy has a lot to offer and it makes a very practical choice for your garage. This durable floor system is applied as a liquid and bonds with your concrete floor. Once cured, it stops concrete dusting for good and protects your garage concrete from stains and damage. Our high-grade epoxy products are formulated to withstand all types of hazards like hot tire pick up, gasoline, oil, impact, moisture, and more. With a garage epoxy floor system, you can enjoy a brighter garage that’s easy to keep clean thanks to a seamless and reflective floor. Garage epoxy is a great investment in your home that can even boost its resale value.

Epoxy concrete coatings in Arkansas have many applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Our epoxy flooring contractors install epoxy in the following settings and much more:

The longevity of epoxy flooring depends on many factors like the quality of the epoxy, the concrete preparation, where it’s installed, and the hazards it faces. The good news is epoxy that’s installed well can last up to 20-25 years in a garage or basement. Just keep in mind your epoxy will need a new clearcoat every 5 to 7 years or so to maintain its appearance and performance. Epoxy can even last 10+ years in more demanding commercial settings.

Many customers are surprised to learn epoxy floor coatings come in a huge array of formulations. The right type of epoxy flooring will depend on your environment, whether the epoxy will be installed in a home garage, food processing plant, warehouse, or hospital. Here are the major types of epoxy flooring available.

It’s a common misconception that epoxy concrete coatings are slippery. This is easy to understand because epoxy has a seamless and glossy surface. Generally, epoxy is very safe to walk on when it’s clean and dry with similar grip to a basketball court. If you are concerned about skid resistance, especially if the floor will get wet such as in a commercial setting or garage, we recommend a slip-resistant additive, epoxy quartz flooring, or epoxy flake flooring which all offer a textured surface.

Traditional concrete isn’t as durable as it looks because it’s naturally very porous and prone to cracks, spalling, and other issues. An epoxy floor coating protects your concrete floor from stains and damage while increasing its tensile and compressive strength. Epoxy is seamless and nonporous to make cleaning your floors a breeze. It’s also highly decorative with endless ways to get the floor you are envisioning.

Epoxy floor coatings were originally designed for commercial environments. Epoxy is a clear choice for almost any industry because it both protects the concrete floor while creating a hard-working surface that can hold up against almost anything. Epoxy coatings are USDA approved and can be used anywhere sanitation is a concern, including food processing plants, kitchens, and hospitals. Its nonporous and seamless surface resists liquids and isolates spills on the surface for easy decontamination and cleanup. It can also hold up against forklift traffic, shopping cart wheels, chemical spills, abrasion, and more. Specialty formulations are available for intense industrial settings and areas that require waterproof flooring or static dissipation.

Epoxy isn’t just for commercial properties. In the garage, epoxy resists gas and oil spills, hot tires, dropped tools, water, and other hazards with ease. It brightens the garage, stops concrete dusting, and provides a bright, clean surface for working on hobbies or just storing belongings. It can also be installed on other interior concrete flooring in your home for a decorative and long-lasting floor system.

It generally takes just one to two days for professional garage floor epoxy installation. Our contractors will begin by making necessary repairs, lifting stains, and diamond grinding your concrete. This is the part that takes the longest. Once the surface is prepped, your epoxy will be installed. Depending on the type of epoxy system you choose, it may take more than one or two days. After installation, your epoxy should be left alone for 24-48 hours before it’s ready for light foot traffic. Wait at least 5 days before you drive on your new garage floor.

Caring for your epoxy flooring is easier than you may think. You can just sweep and mop your floor regularly to keep it looking its best. Epoxy flooring in a garage or commercial setting can even be pressure washed and squeegeed as long as you have adequate cove protection installed.

While very hardy, epoxy flooring can still be damaged. Use mats at doorways to prevent tracking moisture and grit on your shoes onto the epoxy where it can become imprinted in the floor. Most cleaning products are perfectly safe to use on epoxy but you should avoid acidic products that can degloss the epoxy coating. Soap-based products won’t damage an epoxy concrete floor but they will leave a dangerously slippery buildup on the surface. If your epoxy does develop stains, they can typically be lifted easily with a soft brush and TSP or CLR.