Garage Floors (Epoxy & Coatings)
Turn your garage into a showroom with durable epoxy coatings that resist stains, chemicals, and wear in North Augusta, SC.
Upgrade Your Garage with a Professional Epoxy Coating
Most garage floors start as plain gray concrete that stains easily, collects dust, and looks worn out after a few years of use. Oil drips leave permanent marks, tire tracks show every bit of dirt, and the porous surface is almost impossible to keep clean. A professional epoxy coating changes all of that by sealing the concrete and giving you a surface that looks great and stands up to everything you throw at it.
At Advanced North Augusta Concrete, we install high-quality epoxy floor coatings for residential and commercial garages across North Augusta, Augusta, Aiken, and the greater CSRA area. Epoxy creates a hard, glossy finish that resists oil, gas, antifreeze, salt, and most chemicals. Spills wipe up easily instead of soaking in and staining. The surface brightens your garage by reflecting more light, making it a more pleasant place to work on projects or just park your car.
We also offer polyurea and polyaspartic coatings, which cure faster and provide even greater durability and UV resistance. Whether you want a solid color, decorative flakes, or a custom design, we can create a garage floor that matches your style and handles daily use without showing wear.
Call us at (803) 991-5033 for a free quote. We will assess your garage floor, discuss your options, and give you an honest price for the work.
Coating Options for Every Style and Budget
Garage floor coatings come in several different types, each with its own benefits. Here is a look at what we offer:
- 100% solids epoxy is the gold standard for garage floors. It creates a thick, durable coating that bonds tightly to the concrete and resists chemicals, abrasion, and impact.
- Epoxy with decorative flakes adds colored vinyl chips to the wet epoxy for a textured, multi-colored finish that hides dirt and imperfections while providing extra grip.
- Polyurea and polyaspartic coatings cure faster than epoxy, allowing you to use your garage in as little as 24 hours. They also resist yellowing from UV exposure and handle extreme temperature swings.
- Metallic epoxy creates a high-gloss, swirled appearance that looks like polished marble or liquid metal. Perfect for show garages and high-end spaces.
- Clear sealer topcoats applied over the base coating add extra chemical resistance and extend the life of the floor even further.
If you are building a new garage and need a fresh concrete slab first, we offer full slab and foundation work so we can pour the floor and apply the coating all in one coordinated project.
Surface Prep Makes the Difference
The biggest mistake people make with garage floor coatings is poor surface preparation. Epoxy will not bond to dirty, oily, or sealed concrete. If the surface is not properly prepped, the coating will peel or bubble within months. That is why we spend as much time on prep as we do on the actual coating application.
We start by thoroughly cleaning the floor and removing any oil stains, grease, or contaminants. Next, we use diamond grinding or acid etching to open up the pores of the concrete so the epoxy can penetrate and bond tightly. We repair cracks and spalling areas with concrete patching compounds, and we grind down any high spots or uneven sections. The floor is then vacuumed and cleaned again to remove all dust before the coating goes down.
Once the surface is ready, we apply a primer coat followed by the base epoxy or polyurea layer. Decorative flakes are broadcast into the wet coating if desired, and then a clear topcoat is applied for extra durability and gloss. The entire process typically takes one to two days depending on the size of your garage and the coating system you choose.
For more information on all our concrete services, visit our home page. We handle everything from new concrete installations to coatings and repairs across North Augusta, SC.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garage Floor Coatings
How long does epoxy flooring last in a garage?
A professionally installed epoxy floor coating can last 10 to 20 years or more depending on traffic and use. Residential garages with normal car parking and occasional use typically see 15 to 20 years of life. High-traffic commercial garages or shops with heavy equipment may need recoating sooner. The key to longevity is proper surface preparation and using a quality coating system. DIY kits from big box stores often fail within a year or two because they are thin coatings applied over inadequate surface prep.
Can you apply epoxy over existing garage floor paint?
In most cases, no. Existing paint needs to be removed before we apply epoxy because the new coating will only be as strong as the bond of the old paint. If the old paint is peeling or flaking, the epoxy will fail too. We use diamond grinding to strip away old coatings and create a clean, textured surface for the new epoxy to bond to. Trying to coat over old paint almost always leads to premature failure, so we recommend proper removal and prep for a lasting result.
How soon can I drive on the floor after coating?
With traditional epoxy, you should wait at least 24 hours before walking on the floor and 5 to 7 days before driving on it. Polyurea and polyaspartic coatings cure much faster, often allowing light foot traffic in 4 to 6 hours and vehicle traffic in 24 hours. We will give you specific curing times based on the coating system we use and the temperature conditions during installation. It is always better to wait an extra day than to rush it and damage the finish.
Ready to Transform Your Garage Floor?
Call today for a free estimate. We will show you samples and help you choose the perfect coating for your garage.
(803) 991-5033