I’m in Florida and got a quote for Polyaspartic coating. $9000 for 750sf. That’s on the high side but I’ve seen 2 jobs this company has done and it looks fantastic.
Not always, but most of the time you get what you pay for. The hope is that the higher cost quote can give you the best and the longest lasting results. That's why it's important to do exactly what you are doing and researching your project to know what you are paying for, so you can be best prepared for the project. Good luck!!
This is great information! Thank you. I asked our local company and they wouldn't even give me a ball park range without a 1 hour consultation. I just wanted to see if it was something that fit my budget prior to meeting. Thanks to you, now I know that it does. But I wont be using them now. Too bad you guys are out of state or Id use your company. Appreciate you providing this video! Very informative!
I’m paying to have mine done and it will be completed May 24th. I wheeled and dealed before I sealed the contract. We are having 1194 sq ft done with polyurea, flakes, polyasparatic top coating with silica embedded for $10,000. That’s $8.38 per sq ft. It’s being professionally installed and I’ll have a 15 year warranty. Cannot wait until it’s finished. I’m super excited.
This was a great video. I continue to learn as I keep searching the internet. I have a few questions. 1. What is the best way to find a competent contractor? 2. The contractor I am talking to now said that 1/4" flakes add strength to the coating as contrasted with 1/32". Is that correct? 3. How do I determine the best material to use for polyaspartic coating? If this resembles the home house paint business there is a wide variation in quality of the material.
So glad you enjoyed the video! 1. Here is a video link for things to look for in a remodeling contractor. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aZcic9_Vgew.html to sum it up you want to Research the Contractor, Contact and Meet with a Contractor, and How Does the Contractor Follow Up after that meeting. The video dives into all that in more detail. 2. Not really sure about adding strength. 1/4" is standard for most coatings, and the size of the flakes has more to do with design and appearance than performance. Strength comes more from the base and top coats as they are what is going to hold the flakes together. The larger flake could have more surface area which might have something to do with it, but I'd ask them exactly what makes a 1/4" flake stronger. 3. Once again, here is another video link, talking about the different problems that could arise from a Polyurea coating. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nfPCFYxUntY.html This will allow you to have the right questions to get the right material for your space. With polyurea the biggest contributor to how it will perform for you will be the installation. Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions or need more information!
Would you recommend I install (drill) for a two post lift (MaxJax) before or after the floor coating is applied? The MaxJax is designed to unbolt and move easily and only the sleeves remain in the holes.
In most cases and our preference, it would be best to install the drill before applying the coating. This way, you can ensure that the holes are drilled accurately and that the lift is securely anchored to the floor before the coating is applied. However, since the MaxJax is designed to unbolt and move easily, you do have the flexibility to install it either before or after applying the floor coating. It would be best to consult with your installer for their preference. Thank you for checking out this video! Let us know if you have any other questions!
Yeah it really all depends on what you want to use the space for. The DIY kits are great if you are using the space as a living expansion, but if you plan on using the surface as a work space or even for cars, it's amazing how fast you might need a different product. Thanks for checking out the video!!
Thanks for checking out the video! For a ball park idea, I'd take the square footage of your area and multiply it by $12, since that would be the high end of the price range of the project. Then you'd have a number in your head. If the coating only costs $9 per square foot, that extra padding in the number might cover installation or any other issues that might need to be addressed during installation. Hopefully the project comes out less than the number you have and it will be a nice surprise during your consultation!
We are actually located in San Antonio! The biggest factor we deal with in Texas is the sun, so if any concrete is going to be coated in direct sunlight, it needs to have solid UV resistance to ensure it doesn't yellow on you. If you have any flooding or water issues up there, you want to make sure that the moisture of your concrete is assessed before installation to ensure that the coating adheres properly.
Great question! We actually just did a garage and did a couple extra things to ensure the coating can hold up to the abuse it might come under. We ended up doing two top coat layers, first our regular one and then a stronger top coat for extra durability. So it would be best to talk to your concrete coating company on what they would do to ensure the coating will last. There should be something they could do to ensure the stretch holds up to the wear and tear. You want to be on the look outs for any areas that could be exposed to battery acids or other acidic fluids, because those could eat through the top coat exposing the coating for damage. The sliding around jacks should be fine, however, if there are any sharp edges that dig into the coating it could "break the seal" causing an entry point for moisture to enter and affect the product. Just a couple potential issues to keep in mind. Thank you so much for checking out the video, I do hope this answers your question.
DIY can be a great option for your garage floor coating project. Make sure you check out our video on DIY vs Professional Installation. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NcecVPY28HE.html Thanks for checking this video!
If it’s a brand new house and the home owner washed the floor and acid edged it , and they’re providing materials? How much should I changer for labor for 730 square foot?
On average, our install labor ranges around the $500 mark for a flat surface with normal 4 inch verticals. Damaged or multileveled surfaces can affect that cost. That cost range DOES include everything such as the concrete prep and one day install. Make sure you let your client know depending on the prep and the polyurea purchased, the results may vary from their expectations of a professional install. Many of the polyureas from box stores can be diluted so may not have the same affect that a professional coating would. So make sure you take that into account when pricing out labor and any warranties for your work. Thanks for checking out this video!!
I just paid $2.2k for polyaspartic for a standard 2 car garage. I had high concrete side walls 1.2ft on one side of the garage. They included it in the cost
These are steps they performed. 1. Diamond grind the floors 2. Sealed the cracks 3. Base polyaspartic coat 4. Chips 5. Top’s polyasprtic coats 6. Clear coat Total project time 10 hours
It is possible to use inside a home, the only issues that could arise is trying to get the proper equipment inside and having good ventilation for the installation. If your installer can only use hand held grinders to prepare your concrete it could make the project more expensive and installation take longer. Good ventilation will make a world of difference when it comes time to lay down the base layer and top coat, both can have a strong odor which could make installation inside difficult to deal with. Depending on the set up your installer should be able to give you the best options for your project.
Thank you for checking out the video! The biggest thing that can affect a concrete coating is improper installation. You want to make sure that the concrete is properly prepped before any coating is applied. The hardness and moisture levels need to both be perfect before any coating can be attempted. As well as those factors, the surface should be grinded down to open up the pores to ensure a solid adhesion of the coating. If you have a high quality product and the concrete is properly prepped you should have the recipe for a long lasting coating. Depending on the installer you go with, you want to weigh out the warranties to see which company believes in their product more. If one installer offers a product warranty of just a few years while another company offers a lifetime warranty, that can show you which product will perform better. If the company won't back the product for the long haul then you might have issues down the road. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to let us know. Take care.
I mean here in Canada flat colour epoxy floors are 6-7$ sq ft. Then flake floors are 7-8$ usually and metallic artsy one of a kind floor systems can go anywheres from 10-30$ a sq ft so that’s where I’d assume he’s coming from. The metallic floors really are an art!
I’m in Florida and got a quote for Polyaspartic coating $9000 for 750sf. It’s on the high side but I’ve seen 2 jobs they’ve done and it looks fantastic.
