Epoxy garage floors

What the job involves

Most garage floors take one to two days. The crew moves everything out, grinds the concrete so the coating can grip, fills cracks and pits, then applies a base coat. For a flake floor they broadcast vinyl chips into the wet base and seal it with a clear topcoat. Solid color floors skip the flakes.

Flake vs. solid color

Flake floors hide dust, tire marks and small chips well, which is why they are so common in garages. Solid color looks cleaner and brighter but shows dirt sooner. Some people go with a solid base and a light flake broadcast for a bit of both.

Epoxy, polyaspartic, or both

Many installers now use an epoxy base with a polyaspartic topcoat, or a full polyaspartic system that cures faster. Ask each contractor what they use for the base and the topcoat, how thick it goes on, and what the warranty covers.

Cost

Angi lists a two-car garage (about 500 sq ft) at $1,500 to $6,000 and a one-car garage at $750 to $3,000 (source). Crack repair and moisture problems add to that. See the cost guide.