Pricing
What affects the cost of a floor coating
We do not publish a price per square foot. Two floors of the same size can differ several-fold in cost because of what is under the coating, not the coating itself. Here is what moves the number.
The main cost drivers
Surface preparation
Grinding bare concrete is one thing; removing old coatings, tile, mastic or oil contamination is another. Preparation is often the largest single labor item.
Slab moisture
High moisture readings can add a moisture-mitigating primer or change the system entirely.
Repairs
Cracks, spalls, failed joints and drain surrounds are repaired before coating. The extent is usually confirmed on site.
System and thickness
A thin roll-on coating, a broadcast build and a troweled urethane cement floor differ in material and labor.
Details
Cove base, joint filling, line marking, transitions and terminations at doors and drains.
Area and layout
Total square footage, how open the space is, and how many separate rooms or zones there are.
Schedule and access
Night and weekend work, phased zones, freight elevators, distance and staging space.
Temperature
Unheated spaces in cold months may need temporary heat and humidity control during cure.
How to compare quotes
A lower quote is sometimes a different job. Check that each proposal states:
| Item | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Preparation method | Diamond grinding or shot blasting, not acid etching, for commercial work |
| Moisture testing | Whether it is included, which method, and what happens if results are high |
| Products | Named products or system, not just "epoxy" |
| Thickness | Stated per layer or as total system thickness |
| Repairs | What is included, and how extra repairs are priced |
| Cove, joints, transitions | Included or excluded, and how they are detailed |
| Cure times | Foot traffic, vehicle traffic and chemical exposure, in writing |
| Exclusions | Equipment moves, abatement, temporary heat, permits |
Getting a useful first number
The quote form asks for the details that change the price most: floor area and condition. Photos or a share link help us make the first reply more specific, but they are optional and can be sent later. A budget figure is also optional.
Plan the floor before comparing the number
A useful proposal connects price to the slab, the system and the time the space can close. These pages explain the decisions behind the number:
- Compare epoxy, urethane cement and polyasparticChoose the system family around the exposure
- Follow the installation processAssessment, preparation, coating, cure and handoff
- Understand concrete moisture testingKnow when testing or mitigation can change the scope
- Plan floor-coating downtimeSeparate foot, vehicle and chemical return-to-service times
Questions people ask
Why is square-foot pricing not enough?
Removal, repairs, moisture, access, cove base, texture and working around operations can change labor far more than the area alone.
What makes two quotes difficult to compare?
They may include different preparation, thickness, repair allowances and topcoats. Compare the written layer build and exclusions, not just the total.
Can a smaller project cost more per square foot?
Yes. Mobilization, equipment, edge work and minimum material quantities are spread over fewer square feet.
Tell us about the floor
The quote form takes a few minutes. It asks for the ZIP code, floor area and current condition. Add photos, paste a share link or send visuals later—it is your choice.