Frequently Asked Questions

HomeGuide's national range for installed epoxy is $4 to $10 per square foot, and $5 to $12 for polyaspartic. A two-car garage runs about $1,600 to $5,800 in epoxy. Removing tile or old coatings, repairing cracks and choosing metallic or flake finishes move the number. We give you a written price after we see the floor.

Big-box stores sell DIY kits; in our search, kits from Home Depot and Lowe's showed up at stores in Oakland Park and Davie for roughly $185 to $1,100. HomeGuide notes water-based kits may need recoating in 3 to 5 years. The main difference with a professional floor is the prep: kits rely on etching, while we grind the slab and repair it first.

Coating directly over ceramic tile is risky because grout lines telegraph through and the tile bond can fail. We usually recommend removing the tile and thinset and coating the concrete underneath. HomeGuide puts tile removal at $2 to $7 per square foot.

Yes. A 3D floor uses a printed image under clear epoxy layers, and metallic epoxy creates depth with pigments that swirl as they are worked. We focus on metallic and flake systems. They give a deep look without a printed image that can wear or fade.

HomeGuide says to stay off a new epoxy floor for 16 to 24 hours and to wait 2 to 7 days before driving on it. Polyaspartic cures faster, about 1 to 2 days to full cure. We give you written times for your specific system.

A properly bonded coating handles humidity well once cured. The risks come during installation and from moisture in the slab. That is why we check the slab, watch the humidity on install day and use a moisture-tolerant primer where needed.

We did not find a city rule that speaks to floor coatings specifically. Lauderhill's Planning and Zoning Department reviews building permits, so call the city if you are unsure. Condo and HOA approvals are a separate step, and structural repairs are a different matter that may need a permit.

HomeGuide puts a one-car garage at about $1,200 to $3,900 and a two-car garage at about $1,600 to $5,800 in epoxy. Polyaspartic runs higher. Removing old paint or a failed kit adds time and cost. We give you a written number after seeing the floor.

Most kits rely on acid etching, which does not remove old sealers or a weak surface layer, and hot tires can lift a thin coating. Vapor rising from the ground under the slab is the other usual cause. A ground surface and a thicker system bond much better.

Yes. A carport is treated as outdoor concrete, so we use UV-stable materials and add texture for traction when the floor is wet. We also check how water drains off the slab.

HomeGuide says to wait 2 to 7 days before driving on standard epoxy. Polyaspartic systems reach full cure in about 1 to 2 days. Your written schedule lists the exact wait for your system and that week's weather.

This Old House lists metallic epoxy at $5 to $12 per square foot. Tile removal adds $2 to $7 per square foot per HomeGuide. A whole ground floor with removal will cost more than a single room on bare concrete. We quote after seeing the floor.

The glossy finish can be slick when wet or in socks. We can add a fine anti-slip additive to the topcoat in kitchens, baths and entries.

On a ground-floor concrete slab, yes, as long as your association rules allow it. Check your declaration and rules first. We can give you a written scope to submit.

Glossy floors show fine scratches more than textured ones. Felt pads on furniture, walk-off mats at doors and regular dust mopping keep it looking good. The topcoat can be refreshed later.

Yes, if the system is built for outdoors. Plain epoxy yellows in the sun, so we use a UV-stable topcoat, add texture for traction and check that water drains off the slab.

A smooth, glossy coating can be. We add flake or a fine aggregate for grip, and many owners choose a light, textured finish around the water.

HomeGuide puts an epoxy patio of roughly 200 to 400 square feet at about $800 to $4,000. Pool deck finishes like Kool Deck run $4 to $6 per square foot. Repairs and slope fixes add to that.

Often, yes. A patio can be a limited common element under your declaration, and changes need association approval. Ask your board or manager before booking. We can provide paperwork.

It is faster to cure and far more UV-stable, but it costs more and goes on thinner. Epoxy still works well as a base coat. We often use both together.

HomeGuide lists full cure at about 1 to 2 days, with heavy vehicle traffic after 24 to 48 hours. Heat and humidity change that, so we give you a specific time.

No. It is an aliphatic coating, and HomeGuide rates its UV resistance as excellent, which is why we use it on carports, lanais and open garages.

It has a short working time once mixed, so it must be applied quickly and evenly. That makes it hard for a first-time installer to get right.

Yes, after the cracks are filled and ground flush. A crack that is still moving can come back through any coating, so we check first.

Warning signs include one side higher than the other, a crack that keeps widening and movement in the walls or doors above it. Those need an engineer or foundation contractor, not a coating.

HomeAdvisor puts typical crack and chip patching at $25 to $250. Wider damage or full resurfacing costs more. Normal crack repair is usually part of a coating quote.

Under a flake floor they are usually hidden. Under a solid color or metallic finish, faint lines can sometimes show. We talk through that when you pick a finish.

HomeAdvisor puts commercial and industrial 100% solids coatings at $12 or more per square foot. Smaller retail and office spaces may use residential-grade systems at lower prices. We quote after seeing the space.

Yes. We often coat small businesses overnight or over a weekend, and larger floors in sections.

A textured, seamless resin floor is easy to clean and slip resistant. Check with your health inspector for any requirements for your type of food service.

We plan for the shortest closure possible. Fast-cure systems and sectioned work keep downtime low, and we put the schedule in writing.