Epoxy Floor Coatings in DeSoto TX - a coating that stays bonded to your slab
If your concrete is dusty, stained or cracked, we check it, prepare it properly and coat it so the finish holds up.
What does an epoxy floor coating in DeSoto involve?
An epoxy floor coating in DeSoto is a set of epoxy coats laid over your concrete slab after it's been cleaned, repaired and prepared, and it gives you a hard, finished surface that sweeps and wipes clean.
Most people call us when a garage floor has gone dusty or stained, or when a basement or shop slab needs a surface they can keep clean. If yours is a garage, our page on garage floor coatings covers that space in more detail, and business owners can look at commercial and industrial epoxy floor coatings. The price mostly turns on the size of the floor, how much repair and grinding the slab needs and how thick a system you choose, and the schedule depends on how dry and how new the concrete is and how long each coat takes to cure. I check the slab for moisture before I recommend anything, because damp concrete is what pulls an epoxy coating loose, and your written estimate states how thick each coat goes on so you can compare it with other quotes.
How can you tell your concrete floor needs an epoxy coating?
Most epoxy calls start with a floor that's worn, stained or hard to clean, and a few of these signs also tell me the slab needs attention before anything goes over it.
Gray dust keeps coming up when you sweep, which usually means the top of the slab is wearing away.
Oil and fluid stains have soaked into the bare concrete and won't scrub out anymore.
An old paint or coating is peeling in patches, often because the slab underneath held moisture.
Hairline cracks, chips and pitted spots are spreading, and they'll need repair before any coating goes down.
White, chalky deposits show up on the surface, which usually means water is moving up through the concrete.
The floor is hard to keep clean, and spills sit in the pores instead of wiping up.
If an old coating is lifting or the slab looks damp, please call before you put anything new over it, so we can find the cause first.
What happens when you call us about an epoxy floor in DeSoto?
From the first call to the final walk-through, I'm involved at each step, and our own small crew does the work, so you know who will be in your garage or basement.
Call or send the form
When you reach us, we set a time for me to come out and see the floor. It helps if you tell us roughly how big the space is and whether the slab is new or older.
I measure and check the slab
I measure the floor, check the concrete for moisture and ask how you use the space, because a parked car and a home gym wear a floor differently. You then get a written estimate that names each step and how thick each coat goes on, and we settle on a time that works for you.
Our crew prepares and coats
Our crew prepares and repairs the concrete and puts the system down, and I'm on site running the job. The City of DeSoto allows repair work in or next to residential areas only from 7 am to 6 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and 9 am to 5 pm on Sundays without heavy equipment, so we plan each coat around those hours.
We clean up and walk through
Our crew cleans up once the last coat is down, and I walk the finished floor with you. I'll go over how to care for it and when it's ready to walk on.
Get a written estimate for your epoxy floor
We reply to every call and message within one business day to set up a free visit at your property. I measure and check the slab, then you get a written estimate, with no obligation.
- Call
- (972) 450-9481
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Epoxy coating systems and what goes under them
Most of the work happens before any epoxy is opened. An older slab in poor shape may need diamond grinding, shot or sand blasting or chemical etching so the coating has something to grip, and every major crack, patch and chip gets repaired first. My father taught me that a floor is only as good as the concrete under it, so I'd rather turn a job down than coat a slab where it won't hold.
Epoxy systems vary in how thick they go on, and a thicker system usually has fewer defects and lasts longer. That's why our estimate states the thickness of each coat, so you can set it beside another quote and see whether you're comparing the same floor. A garage that takes car tires and dropped tools usually calls for more build than a basement that only sees foot traffic.
Light is worth thinking about too, because some epoxy coatings discolor over time in sunlight, and a floor by an open garage door or a bright window is something I'll talk through with you. Cure times also differ from one maker to the next, so the coating maker's instructions set how long each coat cures and when you can walk on it, and we follow them for the system we put down.
Epoxy floor coating questions from DeSoto homeowners
How much does an epoxy floor coating cost in DeSoto, TX?
An installed residential coating system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area usually costs about $5 to $12 per square foot. Where your floor lands in that range depends on how much repair and grinding the slab needs and how thick a system you choose. Your written estimate shows each step, and each job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Can a new concrete slab be coated with epoxy right away?
No, newly poured concrete has to cure enough first, and about 30 days is generally recommended before coating. Much faster cure times can be reached when a job requires it, so if you're pouring a new slab, please tell us early and we'll plan the coating around its cure.
What causes an epoxy floor coating to peel?
Damp concrete is the usual cause, because a coating put over a slab that's holding moisture can let go and lift away, which the trade calls delamination. Measuring the moisture in the slab before coating is recommended, so I check it before I recommend any system.
How long does an epoxy floor take to install and cure?
Many coatings need 24 to 48 hours to cure between coats, so plan on the floor being out of use for a stretch of days. Temperature and humidity strongly affect curing, and cold weather can slow it, so a cold spell can push the schedule. The exact times come from the coating maker's instructions for the system we use.
Do I need a permit for an epoxy floor coating in DeSoto?
The city requires a permit when you plan to build, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or change how it's used, and whether a floor coating falls under that is something we confirm with the city's building office before we quote. When a job needs a permit, we pull it ourselves and plan the work around the city's inspections. The city also requires every contractor to register each year, and its Building Inspections Department has the details.
Are epoxy fumes dangerous while the floor is being coated?
Yes, epoxies are harmful on skin contact and when their vapors, mists or particles are breathed in, especially when they're sprayed. That's why we keep the work area closed off to you, your children and your pets while we're working, and our crew handles the materials with skin and breathing protection. We're licensed and insured.
Other concrete floor services you may need
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
If you run a shop, warehouse or other business floor in DeSoto, this page covers coatings built for heavier traffic, carts and the cleaning a workplace needs.
Garage Floor Coatings
Garage slabs take hot tires, oil drips and dropped tools, so if the floor you want coated is in your garage, start here for what that job involves.
Book a moisture check and estimate
We're based in DeSoto and work across the cities around it, so please call (972) 450-9481 or use the form even if your city isn't listed.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM