Epoxy flooring costs can differ greatly across the United States, depending on the type of epoxy system being installed and several other factors. These include how much surface preparation is required for the concrete, any necessary repairs, the specific flooring system selected, and the complexity of the design.

DIY installations usually range from $1 to $10 per square foot, with most expenses coming from materials alone—preparation work is often overlooked or skipped. DIYers can select anything from basic to industrial-grade epoxies, with big box stores selling diluted kits and online wholesalers offering more robust products. Repair decisions are left up to the individual, and prepping the slab could be as simple as cleaning with soap and water or as involved as renting grinders and vacuums.
Professional installations typically cost between $5 and $15 per square foot. Professionals prepare concrete using diamond grinding equipment and high-powered vacuums to minimize dust, which reduces bonding failures. The cost may rise if there’s a need to fix cracks, holes, or other damage. Professionals use industrial-grade epoxy and polyurethane products, backed by years of installation experience.

Epoxy systems can range from simple one-layer coatings to advanced three- or four-layer designs. More complex projects might require close communication between the contractor and client to achieve the desired outcome. Prices also varies on the contractor’s team qualities, such as communication skills, responsiveness, problem-solving ability, and craftsmanship.

Specialty or high-end designer epoxy flooring systems can cost anywhere from $10 to $20 per square foot. Residential and commercial spaces may demand intricate designs and multi-layer systems. In some cases, installers must remove old flooring or coatings, apply extra primers, and use specialty epoxies or polyurethanes to meet unique requirements.

PCC attempts to provide the most fair pricing based on our craftsmanship, professionalism, and use of high-grade industrial epoxies and polyurethanes. Check out our google reviews for client testimonials.

Epoxy floors are long-lasting, but can experience fatigue like any other floor over years of use. Maintenance can also play a role in longevity.

Residential garage floor clients see approximately 10-20+ years.

Commercial and light industrial clients see 8 – 15 years.

Heavy commercial clients see 5 – 15 years.

Main contributing factors that affect how long a floor lasts: quality of preparation, industrial grade materials, the type of traffic the floor receives, how often maintenance is conducted, and the floors environment.

Our industry reports that most failures occur within the first 3 years due to either poor prep or moisture issues.

This is a common question and/or misconception. We challenge this question in our showroom by simply having clients/visitors pour water on the epoxy floor and put their foot through it.

Epoxy flooring, like most standard flooring types, can become slippery when wet. However, slip-resistant additives can be incorporated during installation to enhance safety for foot traffic. If necessary, epoxy flooring can also be manufactured with a rougher texture to maximize slip-resistance, though this may make cleaning more challenging.

Absolutely. It is completely possible to install a floor yourself. However, that Instagram photo you’re trying to achieve was most likely installed by an experienced professional. So your results may fall short of your expectations.

Highly recommend being thorough in your preparation process – an absolute necessary step as 66% of floors are reported to fail due to improper prep. Be willing to do a mock-up or sample prior to tackling the installation. Lower personal expectations due to inexperience.

Lastly, be willingly to re-do floor if necessary. In the epoxy floor world, you can not simply re-do or just take out a piece of it. We usually have to re-do the entire project to achieve success.

Epoxy flooring systems require varying installation times, typically ranging from one to seven days to achieve full cure. For garage floors, installation generally takes between one and three days, with a recommended cure time of 24 hours before allowing foot traffic and 48 hours prior to permitting vehicle traffic.

Solid color, stain, and metallic flooring systems usually necessitate three to five days for installation and should be allowed to cure over the weekend before construction work resumes or furniture is returned to the area.

Consult with your contractor on deadline requirements as newer material technologies allow for shortened installs and promote faster return to service.