Garage Floors & Epoxy Coatings

Why Coat Your Garage Floor

Bare concrete garage floors are porous and absorb oil, grease, and chemicals. They dust constantly, creating a mess that tracks into your house. Stains are difficult to clean. Cracks and surface damage only get worse over time. Epoxy coatings solve all these problems while making your garage look like a showroom.

We install professional epoxy and polyurea floor coatings throughout Lake Oswego. These durable coatings seal concrete, protect it from damage, and create easy-to-clean surfaces that look great. Your garage becomes a cleaner, more functional space you actually want to spend time in.

A quality garage floor coating does more than improve appearance. It protects your concrete from salt, chemicals, and moisture that cause deterioration. The sealed surface cleans easily with just soap and water. Dropped tools and equipment are less likely to damage coated floors. Your garage becomes more like finished living space than dusty storage.

Types of Garage Floor Coatings

Several coating options work for garage floors. Each has advantages depending on your priorities for durability, appearance, and budget.

Coating Options We Install

• Epoxy coatings with color flakes for attractive, durable finish at moderate cost
• Polyurea coatings that cure quickly and handle temperature extremes better than epoxy
• Metallic epoxy for high-end appearance with unique marbled or pearl effects
• Clear sealers for basic protection while maintaining natural concrete appearance
• All coatings resist chemicals, moisture, and abrasion from vehicle tires

Epoxy with decorative flakes is the most popular choice. We apply colored epoxy base coat, broadcast vinyl flakes across the wet surface, then seal everything with clear topcoat. The flakes add texture, hide imperfections in the concrete, and create visual interest. You choose from many flake colors and sizes to match your style.

Polyurea coatings cure faster than epoxy, so your garage is back in service sooner. They handle hot tire pickup better and are more flexible, which helps on floors that develop minor cracks. Polyurea costs slightly more than epoxy but offers performance advantages that many homeowners appreciate.

Our Installation Process

Quality coatings require proper surface preparation. This is where many DIY projects and cheap installers fail. We do not cut corners on prep work because it determines how long your coating lasts.

Professional Installation Steps

First, we clean the floor thoroughly and remove any existing coatings, sealers, or contaminants. Then we grind or shot blast the concrete to open the pores and create proper profile for coating adhesion. This mechanical preparation is crucial for long-lasting results.

Any cracks or damaged areas get repaired before coating. We fill cracks with flexible filler that moves with the concrete. Surface damage is ground smooth. The goal is a sound substrate ready for coating.

We apply the base coat evenly across the entire floor, broadcast decorative flakes if you choose that option, then apply clear topcoat for protection and gloss. The topcoat can include slip-resistant additives for better traction. Most garage floor coatings are ready for vehicle traffic in 24 to 48 hours depending on the product used.

Edges and corners get special attention. We coat floor-to-wall transitions and around floor drains carefully to ensure complete coverage. The result is a seamless, professional-looking floor that protects your concrete and makes your garage a space you are proud to show off.

Garage Floor Coating Questions

Homeowners considering garage floor coatings ask these questions regularly. Contact us to discuss coating options for your garage.