Shop Floor Coating Has To Carry Real Weight
A thick base matters most in a shop. Tractors, loaders, hoists, jack stands and welding tables press far more weight into a small spot than a car tire does.
We lay a high-build epoxy base, broadcast flake or quartz into it and finish with a tough clear top. Under a hoist or where heavy stands live, an extra layer keeps the floor from chipping.
Shop Floor Coating Needs Grip When It Is Wet
Grip matters as much as strength. Snowmelt off a truck, wash water and spilled fluids turn a smooth floor slick. Mixing an aluminum oxide grit into the last coat keeps boots planted.
There is a trade-off in how much grit to add. More grit gives more traction and makes sweeping a little slower. We set it to match how often your floor gets wet.
Coating Into Drains And Up The Walls
A shop floor coating works best when it runs into the trench drain and up the walls. Coating the drain edges sends water into the drain instead of into the slab. A cove a few inches up the wall keeps wash water off the drywall and makes the shop easy to hose down.
Shops that store fuel, solvent or other chemicals can add chemical resistant floor coating in the storage area. For fab work and plant service, industrial epoxy flooring is the heavier choice.
What Shop Floor Coating Costs
Most shop floor coating jobs come in at $7 to $13 per square foot. A 40 by 60 shop costs less per foot than a 24 by 24, and heavier builds or more slab repair move it up.