Garage Floor Coatings in Gilroy CA - a coating that starts with a tested slab
Dusty, stained or peeling garage concrete? We test the slab for moisture, grind it clean and coat it so the finish holds.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What does a garage floor coating involve in Gilroy?
A garage floor coating in Gilroy means we prepare your concrete and then put down a coating such as epoxy or polyaspartic, which gives you a sealed floor that wipes clean instead of soaking up oil and shedding dust.
Most people call us when bare concrete starts dusting, staining or peeling where an old paint job gave up. The price comes down to the size of the garage, how much old paint or sealer has to come off, how many cracks need filling and which coating you pick. When we can start depends mostly on what the moisture test shows and how new the slab is. If there's an old finish to deal with first, that's concrete floor stripping and removal, and it goes on your estimate as its own step so you can see what each part of the job is for.
How can you tell your garage floor needs a coating?
Concrete dust that won't quit
If you sweep the garage and fine gray grit is back a week later, the top of the slab is wearing down and shedding. Left alone it keeps getting tracked into the house, and the surface gets rougher and harder to keep clean.
Oil stains soaking in
Bare concrete drinks up oil, antifreeze and road grime like a sponge, so spots spread and darken. The longer they sit, the deeper they go, and deep stains take more grinding to get out before any coating goes on.
Paint lifting under the tires
Old garage paint or a kit coating that peels where you park usually didn't have a clean, rough surface to hold onto, or moisture pushed it off from below. Every flake that comes up leaves more loose edges, and all of it has to come off before a new coating can bond.
How we do garage floor coatings
First we test the slab for moisture, and we only set a date once we know what it shows. Then we grind the surface instead of acid washing it, because grinding takes off the worn top layer and old residue and leaves a texture the coating can grip, a lot like sanding a board before you paint it. We fill cracks and pits, vacuum up the dust and put the coats down in order, with flakes scattered into the wet base coat if you've picked them and a clear topcoat over that. Before we leave, I'll be straight with you that a floor you can drive on is still curing, since a "one day floor" usually means the garage is back in use, not that the coating has fully hardened, and it keeps getting harder for a while after you park on it.
If you've been quoted a fast-setting floor and want the details, our page on polyaspartic floor coatings covers that chemistry. If you'd rather have a glossy, swirled look than flakes, metallic epoxy flooring is the place to start.
Flake finish for a working garage
Colored vinyl chips scattered into the base coat hide dust, tire marks and small flaws in the slab, so this suits a garage you park in and work in. It's the one most homeowners pick, because it forgives a lot between sweepings.
Solid color for a clean shop look
One even color under a clear topcoat looks crisp and makes a dropped washer easy to find, which suits a hobby shop or home gym. It also shows dust and footprints sooner, so it's best for someone who sweeps often.
Get a written estimate for your garage floor
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. The estimate is free, done at your garage, and comes with no obligation.
- Based in
- Gilroy, CA 95020
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about your garage floor?
Here's how a garage floor job runs, from your first call to the walk-through at the end.
Call or send us a message
You call (669) 205-6336 or fill out the form, and we set up a time for me to come see the garage. It helps to clear a path so I can see the whole slab, corners included.
I look at the slab with you
I check the concrete, ask about old paint, sealers and any damp spots, and walk you through which coatings make sense for how you use the space. You get a written estimate with each step spelled out, so you can see what's driving the price before you decide.
We prep, coat and walk it
Our crew grinds, repairs and coats the floor, with me or our lead installer on site. When it's done, we walk the finished floor with you before we pack up.
Why Gilroy homeowners call us for garage floor coatings
I look at your slab myself
I come out for the estimate and walk the floor with you, and our own crew does the work with me or our lead installer on site. The person who saw your damp corner is the one making sure it gets handled.
Coating Gilroy floors since 2013
I learned concrete floors working for an installer here in the valley and started this business in Gilroy in 2013, so we've been at it 13 years. That's long enough to see that most coating trouble starts underneath, which is why I'd rather explain your slab than rush it.
Licensed and insured on your job
We're licensed and insured, and that's the first thing to settle before anyone grinds your floor. The work is also backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
If you want to know what your slab can and can't take before you pick a color, ask for an estimate or call (669) 205-6336.
Garage coating work in Gilroy and nearby cities
In California, contractors are licensed by the California Contractors State License Board, and a license is required when a job needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A garage coating with a crew on it meets that bar, so ask any installer you're comparing for their license.
The coatings themselves are regulated too. Local air districts in California limit how much VOCs, the solvents that give off fumes as a coating dries, can go into coatings, so the products we choose for your garage have to fit the district your house is in. Beyond the rules, most garages we see around Gilroy are one of two kinds, an older slab carrying a tired paint job or sealer that has to be ground off, or a newer slab that's never been coated and needs its moisture checked before anything goes on. We see the same mix on jobs in Morgan Hill and Hollister, and the prep follows what the slab shows us, not the ZIP code.
Questions about garage floor coatings in Gilroy
How much does an epoxy garage floor cost in the Bay Area?
Installed epoxy garage floor coating in the Bay Area usually costs about $7 to $10 per square foot, including materials and floor preparation. That's the going rate around the region, not our price, and where your garage lands depends on its size, how much old coating has to come off and which system you choose. Measure the floor before you call, and I'll put your number in writing after I see it.
What is the difference between epoxy and polyaspartic garage floor coatings?
The biggest practical difference is working time, which is how long a mixed batch stays spreadable, and it's usually hours for epoxy and minutes for polyaspartic. That short window leaves the crew far less time to spread each batch, and many floors sold under one name are really a mix, such as an epoxy primer, a polyurea base and a polyaspartic clear coat. For the sunny strip inside an open garage door, a topcoat that's verified UV stable is generally the better pick.
What causes a garage floor coating to peel when the concrete looks dry?
Moisture trapped inside the slab is a common cause, because concrete can be bone dry to the touch and still hold enough moisture to lift a coating within months. Feeling the surface tells you very little about whether a new coating will stay bonded, which is why the moisture test comes first on our jobs.
Is an epoxy garage floor slippery when it gets wet?
It can be, because epoxy coatings can be slippery, especially with water or oil on them. Granular material can be added to the coating to make it less slick, and I'll ask how you use the garage before suggesting how much grip makes sense.
How long should new concrete cure before you coat a garage floor?
New concrete is commonly cured for at least 28 days before it's coated, unless the coating system is designed to go on early. If your slab was poured recently, tell us the pour date when you call so we can plan around it.
How do I compare garage floor coating quotes in Gilroy?
Start by asking each installer which prep method they plan to use, because grinding, shot blasting and scarifying are preferred over acid etching for most high-performance coatings. It's also fair to ask how they control the dust, since grinding concrete releases respirable crystalline silica, a fine dust people can breathe in.
Related services for garage floors
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
Worth a look if you've been quoted a fast-setting floor and want to know what the short spreading window means for the people putting it down.
Metallic Epoxy Flooring
For a garage that doubles as a showroom or hangout, this poured epoxy gives a glossy, swirled finish instead of colored flakes, and every swirl comes out different.
Garage floor coating service areas around Gilroy
Gilroy Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings is based in Gilroy, CA, and coats garage floors across the 12 cities below, including San Martin and Salinas. Those are the cities with their own page here, and if yours isn't one of them, call and ask.
Book a look at your garage slab
Have the garage's rough square footage handy when you call (669) 205-6336 or send the form, since floor size is the first thing that moves the price of a coated garage.