Epoxy Garage Floors | The "Mercedes" House

Last week the team at Holland Painting located out of Wichita Kansas finished an epoxy garage floor job I like to refer to as the Mercedes House (the owners had a Mercedes). I figured since I have this blog I'd write about it.

The Mercedes House Project consisted of applying epoxy covering to three buildings in Rose Hill Kansas (a suburb of Wichita): an 825 square foot garage; a 525 square foot attachment to the garage; and a 600 square foot work shop area. This is a picture of the big part of the garage before we got to work. You can see the garage floor had been through some wear and tear. It was approximately 20 years old and showed the typical signs of aging. The homeowners wanted to freshen up the floors and bring them up to date, so they hired us. This ended up being a three day job, and it turned out excellent.

Epoxy Garage Floor Covering - Day 1

Day one usually consists of getting the floor free and clear of any thing that may have soaked in and getting any concrete sealers previously applied. In this case we started with an orange citrus seal remover, which was applied directly to the floor and sat for 45 minutes. Once the concrete seal remover had a chance to work its way into the concrete sealer we removed it. Any remaining sealer was removed with a surface diamond grind. Once the garage floor was clean and free of previous sealers Holland Painting filled in any concrete cracks with crack filler and allowed it to cure over night. On day two the floors would be ready for the epoxy garage floor covering.

Epoxy Garage Floor Coating - Day 2

Day two began with a moisture test to determine the correct type of epoxy to be applied to the garage floor. If you didn't know, the wrong kind of epoxy applied can result in a bad floor, increasing the cost and effort to get this great floor. The test suggested a two part epoxy base with 1/4 inch granite flakes would be best (the homeowners picked the color - there are numerous ones to choose from). Once the epoxy coat was applied it takes about 24 hours to cure. That's it for day two!

Epoxy Garage Floor - Day 3

Day three was the final day of this project (not bad for almost 2000 square feet of floor!). The epoxy base was nice and cured, so after sweeping up any excess flakes (the flakes give it the "granite" look) the next step is the application of a two part clear Polyurea. This provides that durability and easy clean up that is essential for any garage floor. And that was it. By the morning of day four the garage floors were as good as new and were ready to use.

You can see from the picture here that the difference is dramatic. And the great thing is, this floor not only looks one hundred times better than it did, it actually functions better as a garage floor. The epoxy is heat resistant and doesn't have the porousness of concrete. Pretty much anything can just be washed right off.

So remember, if you want an epoxy garage floor in the Wichita Kansas area, including Derby, Rose Hill, Andover, Maize, Mulvane, Goddard, Valley Center, or anywhere else, call Holland Painting at 316-644-2060 or email at Holland.Construction.Info@gmail.com for a free estimate. Ensure your garage gets that professional look at a reasonble cost with Holland Painting.

Some Great Pictures of Epoxy Floors

Epoxy floor coatings are not always found in garages, as the pictures below show they can really be put anywhere there is a concrete surface. The smooth finish and clean appearance make epoxy floor paint a great choice anywhere in your home or business.


This is clearly a garage floor that has had epoxy applied to it, and probably by a professional. Note how there are no tire marks or scuffs caused by the tires. If applied correctly these floors are extremely durable. Their easy maintenance also makes them top choices for garages.


This is a great example of what an epoxy floor coating can do to a house or room. It's not just that it cleans it up, but it also gives it an air of elegance. I think the picture below this really shows that well.


This picture really speaks for itself. It really is a gorgeous floor, and it is the floor that makes the room. You take this furniture and put it in a carpeted room and it just looks okay. In a room with an epoxy floor, however, it becomes transformed.


This again just goes to show how epoxy floor paint can really transform a room. Imagine what this would look like if it were just concrete. With the epoxy down it really pops.

When thinking about renovating your home, take some time to consider epoxy products. As these pictures show, they really can transform your space and completely change it.

Epoxy Flooring | Finding the Right Professional

Choosing the Right Epoxy Floor Installer is Critical to Great Results

So you've made the decision to take the plunge and install an epoxy floor in your garage or basement, now what? As you might expect, there are two general options to choose from: (1) installing the epoxy floor yourself (the do-it yourself route); or (2) hiring a professional experienced in epoxy floor coating. Several factors will probably go into this decision, the most important of which is probably price. But if you choose to hire a epoxy floor coating professional there are some things you might want to consider to make as sure as possible that the results are satisfactory.

First Find Experienced Epoxy Floor Professionals

Although putting these floors in is relatively straightforward, as with any home improvement project, there are intricacies that can only be learned through the experience of previous floor coatings. So the first step is to find professionals in your area with experience. It shouldn't be difficult - the internet is a great place to start. For example, in Kansas, several epoxy floor coating specialists exist. And even further drilling down, in Wichita, Kansas there are pros ready to help (Kyle Holland Construction of Wichita Kansas prides itself on being the best epoxy floor professional in Kansas, however).

Second Call the Pros and Before Talking About Price ask for References or Photos of Past Projects

What better way to see how good someone is at their craft than to look at their previous work and talk to their previous customers. Kyle Holland Construction prides itself not only on providing a great work product, but also providing great customer service. Because of that, several references and examples of quality epoxy garage floor projects exist.

Finally Get Several Estimates for Your Epoxy Floor Project

Have the epoxy flooring professional visit your project site and take a look at what is required. Take the time to ask them all the questions you have, even if you think they are difficult questions. Also take the time at this point to size up each of the professionals you interview (you should be getting multiple bids). Do they sound like they know what they are talking about? Are they demonstrating the kind of customer service qualities you expect from a professional service person?

When you do finally choose someone, remember this: you are not just buying an epoxy floor product. You can do that anywhere and eventually find it at the cheapest price. What you are buying is professional epoxy floor installation knowledge and the comfort of knowing it will be done right the first time. Just like anything, exceptional service often demands higher prices, even if slightly so. Ask yourself if saving a couple hundred bucks is worth getting a great epoxy floor professional or a mediocre one.

Remember to follow these steps after deciding to get an epoxy garage floor to increase the likelihood of a great epoxy floor paint experience.