Epoxy Flooring Installation & Refinishing in Greenville, SC
Most people don't think much about their concrete floor until something goes wrong — a stain that won't come out, a surface that dusts and flakes every time you sweep it, or a garage floor that just looks rough no matter how clean you keep it.
That's usually when the call comes in.
We've heard every version of it. The homeowner in Five Forks who finished a three-car garage with the wrong big-box coating and watched it peel within a year. The Greenville homeowner who wanted something that matched the level of finish in the rest of the house. The shop owner in Greer who needed a floor that could handle forklifts, chemical spills, and a pressure washer without breaking down.
The right epoxy system handles all of it — but only if the right product gets matched to the right job, and only if the prep work is done correctly.
Epoxy Flooring Services We Offer
Epoxy Flake Flooring Systems
Flake flooring — sometimes called chip flooring or broadcast flake — is probably the most popular residential garage system we install across the Upstate. And for good reason.
The system uses a base coat of epoxy, a broadcast layer of colored vinyl chips, and a clear topcoat. The result is a floor that hides dirt, resists tire marks, and holds up to everything a working garage throws at it.
The chips also add texture, which matters for a garage floor where you're walking in wet shoes or moving around heavy equipment.
We carry a wide range of flake blends — from subtle neutrals that blend into a clean, modern look to bold multi-color combinations that add real visual interest to a finished space. For homeowners in Simpsonville or Five Forks finishing out a large garage, this system hits a strong balance between durability and appearance.
What you get:
- Slip-resistant texture from the chip broadcast
- Easy to clean — soap and water handles most messes
- Hides surface imperfections and minor staining in the concrete
- Available in full flake (high coverage) or partial flake depending on the look you want
- Topcoat options include standard epoxy or polyaspartic for faster cure and better UV performance
Decorative Metallic Epoxy Floors
Metallic epoxy is the system people see in high-end showrooms and upscale home gyms and immediately want to know more about.
It uses metallic pigments suspended in a clear or tinted epoxy base. When it's applied and manipulated during installation, it creates flowing, three-dimensional visual effects — similar to polished marble or molten metal, depending on the color and technique.
No two metallic floors look exactly the same. The movement in the material during installation is part of what creates the pattern, which means every floor has its own character.
This system works especially well in spaces where the floor is part of the visual statement — a show garage, a home gym, a workshop, a luxury basement, or a boutique retail space. For properties along Augusta Road or in The Cliffs communities, it's the finish that fits.
What you get:
- High visual impact — this floor gets noticed
- Seamless surface with no grout lines or seams to trap dirt
- Available in dozens of color combinations and effect styles
- Pairs well with high-gloss or satin topcoat depending on the look you're going for
- Works on garage floors, interior concrete slabs, and commercial spaces
One thing worth saying honestly: metallic epoxy is an installation where skill really matters. The technique during application — how you move the material, how you layer colors — is what separates a floor that looks intentional from one that just looks messy. We've refinished more than a few floors that were installed by someone learning on the job.
Solid Color Epoxy Coatings
Not every floor needs a dramatic visual effect. Sometimes a clean, consistent, professional-looking surface is exactly what the space calls for.
Solid color epoxy coatings deliver that. One uniform color across the entire slab — no flake pattern, no metallic movement, just a smooth, hard surface in the color you choose.
This system is popular for:
- Commercial and light industrial spaces where a clean look matters but the focus is on function
- Home workshops where the goal is a bright, easy-to-maintain floor
- Basements being converted to finished living space
- Rental properties where durability and cleanability matter more than aesthetics
We use 100% solids epoxy for these applications, not the watered-down water-based products you'll find at hardware stores. The difference in film thickness and long-term adhesion is significant.
Available in a wide range of standard colors, and we can discuss custom color matching for specific applications.
High-Gloss Epoxy Topcoats
A high-gloss topcoat is the final layer applied over a base epoxy system — whether that's a flake broadcast, a metallic floor, or a solid color coating.
It does several things at once:
- Locks in the layer below and protects it from abrasion, chemical contact, and UV exposure
- Adds depth and visual clarity to the finished surface
- Makes the floor significantly easier to clean — liquids bead up and wipe away instead of soaking in
- Increases the overall durability of the system
Not every floor needs the highest possible gloss level. A show garage or a retail showroom? High gloss makes sense. A workshop floor where you're on your feet all day? A satin or low-sheen finish might be more practical.
We'll talk through the right topcoat for your specific space and use case before anything gets installed. The finish level affects both appearance and maintenance, and it's worth getting right.
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
Polyaspartic is a newer coating chemistry that's become increasingly common in both residential and commercial applications. It's a type of polyurea, and it has some real advantages over traditional epoxy — especially for certain jobs.
The biggest difference is cure time. A standard epoxy system typically needs 24 to 72 hours to fully cure before you can put traffic back on it. Polyaspartic can be walked on in hours and ready for vehicle traffic the same day in most conditions.
It's also more UV stable than standard epoxy. Epoxy tends to amber over time when exposed to sunlight — which matters for garage doors that get direct sun, or any outdoor or semi-outdoor surface. Polyaspartic doesn't have that problem.
Where polyaspartic makes the most sense:
- Garages where the homeowner can't afford extended downtime
- Outdoor-adjacent spaces with sun exposure
- Commercial applications where getting back to business quickly matters
- Climates with wide temperature swings — polyaspartic handles cold weather installation better than epoxy
We use polyaspartic as a standalone coating system and as a topcoat over epoxy base coats. The combination gives you the adhesion and build of epoxy with the durability and speed of polyaspartic on top.
One-Day Garage Floor Installations
One of the most common questions we get: "How long is this going to take?"
For a standard residential garage — typically a two-car or three-car space with concrete in reasonable condition — we can complete the full installation in a single day using a polyaspartic or fast-cure epoxy system.
That means:
- Surface grinding and mechanical prep in the morning
- Crack and spall repairs addressed before coating goes down
- Base coat application
- Flake broadcast (if applicable)
- Topcoat applied before end of day
You'll typically need to stay off the floor for a few hours after completion, and light foot traffic is usually fine by evening. Vehicle traffic is back on within 24 hours in most cases.
A few things can affect that timeline. Heavily damaged concrete, large cracks, previous coating removal, or moisture issues in the slab can add time. We'll be upfront about any of that during the estimate — we'd rather tell you it's going to take two days than rush something that needs more time.
For most residential garage jobs in the Greenville area, one day is accurate.
Quartz Aggregate Flooring
Quartz aggregate systems use colored quartz sand broadcast into an epoxy base coat and sealed with a clear topcoat. The result is a textured, slip-resistant surface that's extremely durable and easy to sanitize.
This system gets specified frequently for:
- Commercial kitchens and food service areas — the texture and seamless surface meet health code requirements, and the slip resistance matters in a wet kitchen environment
- Restrooms and locker rooms — waterproof, comfortable underfoot, and resistant to the constant cleaning chemicals used in institutional settings
- Pool decks and wet areas — the aggregate provides traction where smooth surfaces would be dangerous
- Healthcare and lab environments — easy to decontaminate, resistant to a broad range of chemicals
The color options in quartz aggregate systems are wide. You can do a monochromatic look with uniform quartz, or blend multiple colors for a terrazzo-style effect.
For homeowners, this system occasionally gets used in finished basements or utility rooms where the priority is durability and cleanability over aesthetics. It's not the showiest floor, but it's one of the toughest.
Old Epoxy Coating Removal
Here's a situation we run into regularly: a homeowner calls about getting a new epoxy floor, but when we show up to do the estimate, there's already a coating on the concrete — and it's failing.
Peeling, bubbling, flaking, coming up in sheets. Sometimes it's a big-box store product that was applied without proper prep. Sometimes it's a coating that was installed years ago and has simply reached the end of its life. Either way, it has to come off before anything new goes down.
Applying a new epoxy system over a failing coating doesn't fix the problem. It just adds another layer on top of a foundation that's already compromised. The new coating will fail for the same reason the old one did — poor adhesion to the concrete surface.
Our removal process:
- Diamond grinding or shot blasting to mechanically strip the existing coating
- Full surface profiling to ensure the concrete is clean and properly roughened for new adhesion
- Crack and spall repair after removal if the previous coating was masking damage
- Moisture testing before any new coating is installed
We'll tell you during the estimate whether removal is necessary, and we'll include it in the scope if it is. There's no point in putting a quality installation over a compromised surface.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
Every project starts with a free on-site estimate. We look at the concrete, ask about how you use the space, and give you honest feedback on which system makes sense for what you're trying to accomplish.
We don't pitch the most expensive option by default. If a standard flake system does the job, we'll tell you that. If your slab has issues that need to be addressed before any coating goes down, we'll tell you that too — before you've committed to anything.
Surface preparation is where most DIY and low-bid jobs fail. We diamond grind every floor before installation. No acid washing, no shortcuts. Proper mechanical prep is the only reliable way to get a coating to stick long-term.
All of our systems carry a manufacturer-backed warranty, and we stand behind our work. If something goes wrong on our end, we come back and make it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an epoxy floor last?
A properly installed epoxy system on well-prepped concrete should last 10 to 20 years or more under normal residential use. Commercial floors with heavy traffic or chemical exposure vary depending on the system and maintenance. The biggest factor in longevity isn't the coating itself — it's the prep work underneath it.
What's the difference between epoxy and polyaspartic?
Both are hard, durable floor coatings, but they're different chemistries. Epoxy takes longer to cure (typically 24–72 hours), is more sensitive to temperature during installation, and can amber over time in UV-exposed areas. Polyaspartic cures fast, handles UV better, and can be installed in colder temperatures. We often use them together — epoxy as the base for adhesion and build, polyaspartic as the topcoat for speed and durability.
Can epoxy be installed over existing concrete cracks?
Minor shrinkage cracks can be filled and coated over. Structural cracks — ones that show movement or significant separation — need to be addressed first. We inspect all cracks during the estimate and include repair in the scope when needed.
Does epoxy get slippery when wet?
A standard high-gloss surface can be slippery when wet. That's why we add a non-slip additive to topcoats on garage floors and any space that sees water. The flake broadcast also provides built-in texture. If slip resistance is a priority for your space, tell us and we'll build that into the system.
How do I maintain an epoxy floor?
Sweep regularly and mop with a neutral cleaner. Avoid harsh acidic or solvent-based cleaners — they can dull the finish over time. Polyaspartic topcoats are more chemical-resistant than standard epoxy if you anticipate heavy cleaning. Hot tire pickup (where tires bond to the floor under heat) is mostly a problem with low-quality coatings — properly formulated systems and polyaspartic topcoats handle it without issue.
Can epoxy be installed over radiant heat floors?
Yes, with some considerations. We need to know about the radiant system before installation so we can account for slab temperature and potential expansion. Most quality epoxy and polyaspartic systems are compatible with radiant heat when installed correctly.
What's the cost of a residential garage epoxy floor?
Cost depends on square footage, the system selected, and the condition of the existing concrete. Removal of a failing existing coating adds to the scope. We provide free on-site estimates — it's the only accurate way to give you a real number. General price ranges vary significantly based on system type and prep requirements, and we'll walk you through all of that in person.
Do you work on commercial floors?
Yes. We handle commercial kitchens, retail showrooms, warehouses, auto shops, and other commercial and light industrial spaces. Some systems — quartz aggregate, chemical-resistant coatings, industrial-grade polyaspartic — are specifically designed for commercial use. See our commercial flooring pages for more detail.