Your garage floor is more than a surface—it’s your home’s foundation. Based in El Dorado Hills, CA, we’ve proudly installed over 30,000 flawless floors since 2007, earning a 5-star reputation as California’s leading epoxy garage floor coating company. What sets us apart –
Frequently Asked Questions
Preparation
Do I need to empty my garage or space before installation?
Yes, please note we do not move any items and the homeowner will need to remove all personal items before and after installation.
How do I clean my garage floor before you arrive?
Please do not hose off the garage, we will take care of all the cleaning. Just make sure your garage is empty!
I have a previous epoxy floor I did myself, can you remove it?
Yes. The removal can be part of our prepping process. This process is an additional charge. Please contact us for additional installation.
Installation
How do you prepare the concrete?
We typically diamond grind the floor. We do not use any water or acid.
My garage floor has paint, oil, stains, cracks and holes. Does that have to be fixed first? How do you fix them?
Chips, cracks, and divots are expertly repaired using our two-part concrete mender and ground flush for a seamless finish. Our installers will address any cracks or holes in your floor to ensure a smooth surface. Oil and other stains are removed during the grinding process for optimal adhesion. If your garage has tile, carpet, or existing epoxy, please contact us for specific removal and preparation details.
What is the lead time for an installation?
Typically we only need a few days notice, during our busy season we may need a 1-2 week notice. Please give us a call.
Will rain affect my install?
Typically no. Each situation is different but rarely does it affect our installation process.
Do you flake the stem wall (the concrete border)?
Epoxy Armor Systems includes coating the stem wall (the concrete border around your garage) to match the floor at no additional cost for standard sizes of 6 inches or less. Please note, stem walls won’t have the same texture as the floor due to their vertical surface, which prevents the clear coat from being applied as thickly. Additionally, no prep work is performed on the stem walls; they are simply cleaned and coated as is.
What about felt?
Felt is not a concrete surface and will remain visible around the perimeter of the concrete. What is felt? It is often used in expansion joints, which are intentional breaks between concrete slabs designed to allow movement and expansion with changing weather. The felt material serves as a shock absorber, protecting the concrete from cracking over time.
Flake Colors
Where can I see the available colors?
Visit the colors page or stop by our showroom located in Folsom at the Palladio. The address is 230 Palladio Pkwy #1227 Folsom CA 95630, or call us 855-WE-EPOXY (916-866-9557).
What if I want a specific color, colors or combination of colors?
We can offer custom color combinations, however, these are usually not in stock and it typically takes one-two weeks to receive the material. Please contact us for more information.
Post Installation
When can I walk on it and move items back in?
You can walk on the floor 24 hours after installation, after 48 hours move items back in and 72 hours to park. During the colder season we recommend adding an additional day.
How do I clean my epoxy garage floor?
Use mild soap and water, such as liquid dish soap, or an eco-friendly cleaner like Simple Green mixed with water. Our floors are low-maintenance, and we provide detailed care guides after installation to help you keep them looking their best.
My floor seems a little rough?
Yes - they are designed to have texture for your safety. Epoxy garage floors are not meant to be glass smooth. They are meant to have traction for use and durability.
General Epoxy Questions
Do epoxy floors hold up well when parking cars in a garage?
With the advancements with today’s technology of polyaspartic topcoat's- you can expect many years of durability.
Can epoxy floors be used inside my home and not just a garage?
Yes, it can. It works just as well for interior and exterior as it does for garages. Please contact us for more information.
Do you do epoxy flooring for commercial and industrial spaces?
Yes, we install commercial and industrial epoxy. Please contact us for more information.
What areas do you serve?
We serve most of Northern California.