Epoxy Flooring Installation Process

Epoxy Flooring Installation Process

Every coating project follows roughly the same sequence. Knowing what happens on each day makes it easier to plan around the install.

Day 0: Site Evaluation and Estimate

On-site look at concrete condition, cracks, moisture indicators, existing coatings, and access. Written quote with the exact system and thickness.

Day 1: Mechanical Preparation

Diamond grinding or shot-blasting the entire floor to open the concrete pores. Full HEPA vacuum recovery keeps the dust out of your house.

Day 1–2: Crack and Joint Repair

Cracks routed, filled with structural polyurea or epoxy mortar, and re-ground flush. Spalled areas patched.

Day 2: Base Coat and Decorative Layer

Pigmented base coat rolled edge-to-edge. Flakes or metallic pigments broadcast into the wet resin while it's still open.

Day 3: Topcoat

Excess flake scraped up, floor lightly ground to knock down high edges, and a high-solids polyaspartic or urethane topcoat rolled over the finished surface.

Day 4+: Cure and Walkthrough

Foot traffic is typically OK 24 hours after topcoat. Vehicle traffic usually needs 72 hours. Final walkthrough covers care instructions and warranty terms.

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