Commercial Floor Epoxy in Lauderhill, FL

Commercial floor epoxy suits the kind of businesses that line Lauderhill's main roads: barbershops and salons, restaurants and takeout kitchens, clinics, auto repair bays, small warehouses and storage units. A seamless resin floor has no grout lines for dirt and spills to collect in, and it stands up to rolling carts, chemicals and constant mopping.

What commercial floors need

Commercial and industrial floors use 100% solids coatings, which HomeAdvisor prices at $12 or more per square foot. Thicker systems resist impact from dropped tools and heavy rolling loads. Chemical resistance matters in salons, where dyes and solvents hit the floor, and in auto bays with oil and brake fluid. Kitchens need slip resistance and a surface that handles hot water and degreasers.

Systems by type of space

• Retail and offices: a solid color or flake system, easy to clean, with a polyaspartic topcoat for wear.
• Salons and barbershops: chemical-resistant topcoats and a surface that handles hair and dye cleanup.
• Kitchens and food service: textured, slip-resistant finishes. Ask your health inspector about requirements for your space.
• Auto and service bays: thicker epoxy with resistance to oil, fuel and hot tires.
• Storage and warehouse: heavy-duty coatings for pallets, carts and forklifts, with optional line striping.

Scheduling around your hours

We know a closed business loses money. For small spaces, a polyaspartic system can go down overnight or over a weekend; HomeGuide lists full cure at 1 to 2 days. Larger spaces can be done in sections so part of the floor stays open. We agree the schedule in writing before work begins.

Prep in older commercial spaces

Many strip centers and commercial buildings in the area date from the same decades as the homes around them. Older commercial slabs often have old tile, mastic, paint, sealers and patches from past tenants. All of that comes off. Grinding with dust-controlled equipment keeps the space usable for neighboring tenants. Where old flooring may contain asbestos, the EPA recommends testing by an accredited professional before any sanding or grinding.

Moisture and heat

Many ground-floor commercial slabs here sit on the same wet ground as homes. Lauderhill is about 7 feet above sea level over the Biscayne Aquifer, whose top is the water table. We check the slab before choosing a primer. Air-conditioned spaces are easier to install in than open bays, where we watch temperature and humidity closely.

Cleaning and upkeep

A resin floor is easy to keep, but the cleaner matters. Use a neutral cleaner and a soft mop or auto-scrubber pad. Strong acids and abrasive pads dull the topcoat. In kitchens, degrease often so oils do not build up and make the floor slick. Worn traffic lanes can be lightly abraded and given a fresh topcoat years later without redoing the whole system.

Landlords and tenants

If you lease, confirm with your landlord before changing the floor. We provide a written scope, product data sheets and a schedule you can share with property management.