Interiors & Finishes
Polished Concrete & Epoxy Flooring
Polished concrete, epoxy and polyaspartic coatings for garages, commercial floors and living spaces, prepared and installed by specialist partners.
Overview
Concrete floors can be finished in two broad ways. Polishing grinds the slab itself to a dense, reflective surface. Coatings – epoxy, polyaspartic and urethane systems – bond a new layer on top. Both depend on the condition of the slab and on mechanical surface preparation done correctly.
Specialist flooring partners perform the grinding, polishing and coating under our supervision. We assess the slab with you, arrange moisture testing, define the finish system and appearance, and inspect the surface before and after each step.
In new construction, a polished floor is easiest to achieve when it is planned before the slab is poured, including the concrete mix, finishing, curing and protection during construction.
Who it’s for
- Homeowners finishing a garage, workshop or storage area
- Owners who want polished concrete as the finished floor in living spaces
- Retail, office and showroom tenants with existing slabs
- Warehouses, shops and facilities needing durable, cleanable floors
- Commercial kitchens and service areas needing chemical- and slip-resistant surfaces
What’s included
Typically included
- Slab evaluation for cracks, patches, coatings, contamination and levelness
- Moisture vapor testing before coatings are applied
- Removal of existing coatings, adhesives or sealers
- Mechanical surface preparation by diamond grinding or shot blasting
- Crack and joint repair, with joint filling suited to the use
- Polishing through progressive grits with densifier and guard, to the specified sheen
- Epoxy, polyaspartic or urethane coating systems, including decorative flake or metallic finishes
- Slip-resistant additives and integral cove base where specified
- Cure time guidance before foot traffic, vehicles and equipment return
Common exclusions
- Structural slab repair or replacement
- Removal of tile or other floor coverings above the slab, unless scoped
- Moving stored items, vehicles and equipment
- Moisture mitigation beyond the selected coating system, if test results require it
- Floor striping and safety markings, unless specified
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Polished concrete and floor coatings are priced by the square foot. The estimate is built from the floor area, the slab condition, the preparation required, the finish system and any decorative options.
Because the condition of the slab affects every step, existing floors are assessed before a firm price is set – including crack repair, removal of old coatings and moisture test results.
What changes the cost
- Slab condition: cracks, spalls, patches, previous coatings and adhesives
- Moisture vapor test results and any mitigation needed
- System chosen: sealer, polish level, epoxy, polyaspartic or a multi-coat system
- Decorative options such as flake, metallics, dyes or aggregate exposure
- Area size, layout, columns and edges
- Cove base, slip resistance and chemical resistance requirements
- Access, ventilation and working around occupied or operating spaces
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Slab assessment and testing
The slab is inspected for condition and contamination, and moisture testing is performed for coatings.
System selection
We agree on the finish system, sheen, color and texture, with samples or a test area where helpful.
Surface preparation
Old coatings are removed and the slab is ground or shot-blasted to the right profile.
Repair
Cracks, joints and damaged areas are repaired.
Polishing or coating
Polishing passes or coating layers are applied in sequence.
Cure and return to service
The floor cures before traffic returns, and you receive care instructions.
What affects the schedule
- Slab moisture test results and any mitigation step
- Temperature and humidity during application, which affect cure
- Cure time before foot traffic, vehicles or equipment
- Clearing the space of stored items, vehicles and equipment
- In new construction, sequencing polishing before or after other finishes and protecting the slab
Questions & answers
Should I choose epoxy or polyaspartic for my garage?
Both can perform well. Polyaspartic coatings cure faster and resist yellowing in sunlight, which matters in open garages. Epoxy can build thicker layers and is often used as a base with a UV-stable topcoat.
Why do coatings peel?
The most common causes are inadequate surface preparation and moisture coming up through the slab. Mechanical grinding and moisture testing before application address both.
Can any slab be polished?
Most sound slabs can be polished, but existing patches, stains, cracks and adhesive residue will show through. A test area is the most reliable way to see what your slab will look like.
Are these floors slippery?
Polished and coated floors can be slippery when wet. Slip-resistant additives in coatings and lower-sheen polish levels improve traction in kitchens, entries and wash-down areas.
Start here
Planning polished concrete & epoxy flooring?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.