18 Questions Answered · Brevard County, FL
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$2,000-10,000 depending on garage size and system. 2-car garage typical: $3,500-6,000 for chip-broadcast system. Metallic epoxy: $6,000-10,000. Premium polyaspartic systems: $5,000-8,000.
Three reasons: (1) no diamond grinding of concrete (just etching), (2) no moisture testing, (3) thin material thickness. Brevard humidity finds every weakness. Professional installation with proper prep lasts 10-20+ years.
2-day install for most garages: Day 1 grind, prep, base coat. Day 2 chip broadcast and top coat. Total downtime: 5-7 days before driving on the surface, 3 days before walking.
Chip: $4-7/sqft, textured non-slip surface, traditional garage look, hides minor concrete imperfections. Metallic: $7-12/sqft, dramatic metallic-marble appearance, premium look, requires perfect prep.
Common epoxy failure: cheap coatings literally peel off hot tires after parking. Proper systems use 100% solids epoxy with chemical resistance ratings that prevent this. We don't install systems that hot-tire-pickup.
Florida doesn't have many basements but yes for commercial below-grade or homes that do. Same process: grind, moisture test, install.
Cracks under 1/8" we fill with polyurethane and grind smooth. Larger cracks need structural evaluation. All cracks are repaired BEFORE epoxy install - epoxy doesn't hide them.
Yes - daily driving, parked weight, no problem. Proper systems are rated for heavy vehicles. Avoid pulling onto epoxy for 5-7 days after install while it fully cures.
Quality epoxy is chemical-resistant - oil, gas, brake fluid wipe up. Cheap systems stain. Spilled chemicals should still be cleaned promptly for best appearance.
Standard epoxy isn't UV-stable - yellows in sun. For outdoor applications (patios, pool decks) we use polyaspartic or polyurea systems that are UV-stable. More expensive but appropriate for Brevard sun.
Yes - we install commercial epoxy for restaurants, medical, warehouses, and showrooms. Different system types depending on use case (chemical resistance, slip rating, decorative needs).
Polyaspartic is a related coating - faster cure (back to driving in 24 hours vs 5-7 for epoxy), UV-stable (works outdoors), slightly less chemical resistance than epoxy. Often used as a top-coat over epoxy base.
Without texture: yes, slippery when wet. Chip-broadcast systems are naturally non-slip due to texture. We can add additional anti-slip aggregate if requested.
Properly installed (with diamond grinding, moisture testing, 100% solids): 10-20+ years before any wear. Properly installed systems often last as long as the concrete underneath.
Epoxy is rigid - if the concrete cracks, the epoxy cracks too. We address existing cracks before installing and use semi-flexible joint products at expansion joints.
Yes - custom logos, lane stripes, decorative inlays. More common in commercial settings. Adds $300-2,000+ depending on design complexity.
5-year workmanship warranty on adhesion and surface integrity (most common failure mode). Material warranty per manufacturer (typically 5-10 years).
Sweep or vacuum, mop with mild detergent. Pressure wash on low if needed. No harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Reapply UV-protective top coat every 5-10 years if exposed to sunlight.
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