Frequently Asked Questions

Across the country, HomeGuide's installed epoxy range is $4 to $10 per square foot, and $1,600 to $5,800 for a two-car garage. For polyaspartic, the range is $5 to $12 per square foot. Your total depends on size, prep, crack repair and the system, and the written quote we give after measuring is the price.

Plain epoxy is not very UV-stable, so it can yellow or chalk in sun, and a full cure may stretch to a week. It also fails if the slab underneath holds too much moisture or was not ground properly. We handle those by testing the slab, grinding it, and using a polyaspartic topcoat wherever sunlight reaches.

Yes, concrete is the base for every system we install. The slab needs to be clean, sound, dry enough and mechanically opened by grinding so the coating can bond. Paint, sealers and old coatings usually have to come off first.

If the garage door stays up on sunny afternoons, our usual pick is epoxy below and polyaspartic on top, or polyaspartic all the way through. HomeGuide scores polyaspartic as excellent on UV and epoxy only poor to fair, and polyaspartic reaches full cure in one to two days where epoxy can take a week.

Often, yes. A driveway gets full sun and rain, so it needs a UV-stable, textured finish, and it must be sound concrete without heaving or wide cracks. We look at slope, drainage and any association rules before we suggest a system.

Usually, once the slab has dried out. We clean off silt, check for damage, and take a fresh moisture reading. If the concrete still reads wet, we switch to a primer built for damp slabs or hold off, rather than seal water under the coating.

Yes. When the concrete's temperature sits near the dew point, water can bead on the surface and spoil the cure. On sticky summer days we measure slab temperature, air temperature and humidity and schedule coats around them.

It depends on the system. HomeGuide notes epoxy may need 2 to 7 days before driving, while polyaspartic handles heavy vehicle traffic after 24 to 48 hours. Your quote names the exact wait for the system we install.

A well-bonded system on ground concrete resists it. Hot tire pickup usually comes from thin coatings or poor prep, which is why we grind and use systems rated for vehicles.

Usually not. Paint and failing coatings are ground off first so the new floor bonds to bare concrete instead of to a layer that may peel.

A smooth gloss can be. Flake finishes and anti-slip additives in the topcoat add grip, and we suggest them for garages people walk through with wet feet.

HomeGuide gives solid systems 10 to 20 years and water-based coatings 3 to 5. Prep, sun exposure and the amount of wear the floor takes make the difference.

Plain epoxy is a solid color. A flake floor adds vinyl chips broadcast into the base and locked in by a clear topcoat, which gives texture, hides dirt and changes the look.

Yes, that is one of their main strengths. A medium or light varied blend hides beach sand and dust better than a solid color or a very dark blend.

The chips add texture, so a flake floor usually has more grip than a smooth one. For extra traction, slip-resistant grit can go into the topcoat as well.

On a covered or screened lanai, yes, after a moisture test and with a topcoat that resists UV. Fully exposed decks often do better with a textured cool-deck style system.

Yes. We bring a range of standard blends to the estimate and hold them against your walls, trim and cabinets in your garage light.

Not in every way. Polyaspartic is far more UV-stable and cures faster; epoxy builds thicker per coat and can cost less. For sunlit Sarasota floors we usually prefer polyaspartic at least as the topcoat.

Bob Vila puts foot traffic at about 3 to 4 hours, with cars allowed after roughly 24 hours. HomeGuide lists full cure at one to two days. Your quote states the times for the exact system we use.

Yes, on sound, well-drained concrete. We add texture for grip in rain and check any association rules on driveway appearance.

It is difficult. It sets quickly, especially in heat, and Bob Vila describes it as not suited to DIY. Prep with a diamond grinder matters as much as the coating.

HomeGuide's estimate for polyaspartic coatings is 10 to 20 or more years, depending on prep, traffic and exposure.

Nationally, metallic epoxy runs $5 to $12 per square foot according to This Old House. Design work, prep and topcoat move the total, and our written quote is the price.

It will share colors and the general effect, but not the exact pattern. Metallic pigments move differently on every slab, which is part of the appeal.

Yes, with good prep and a tough, UV-stable topcoat. Many people choose flake for busy garages and metallic for a garage that doubles as a display space.

Gloss finishes can get slippery once wet. A fine texture mixed into the top layer helps, or we can switch to a satin finish in spots near exterior doors.

On commercial and industrial floors, HomeAdvisor shows 100% solids coatings from $12 per square foot upward. Size, prep, loads and scheduling change the total, and our written quote is the figure.

Often only part of the space, or only for a short time. We can phase the work, coat after hours, and use faster-curing layers where downtime matters most.

We work around fixed equipment and coat up to its pads, or coordinate with you to move movable items in stages.

A seamless system rated for hot water and cleaning chemicals, with a textured topcoat for grip and optional coved edges at the walls.

It depends on sun and taste, but textured, light-colored finishes are common because they grip and stay cooler. HomeGuide describes cool-deck coatings as non-slip and helpful in lowering surface temperature.

HomeGuide lists cool-deck coatings at $4 to $6 per square foot and decorative overlays at $6 to $12. Repairs and size set the final cost, which goes on your written estimate.

Yes. Covered and screened lanais suit polyaspartic flake or textured deck coatings, with a moisture test first.

Usually, if the cracks are fine and the slab is stable. Wide cracks or settled sections may need repair or replacement first.

Usually a few days, with the exact length set by the system, the temperature and any rain. The quote includes a schedule and the day you can use the deck again.