How Does the Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings Garage Floor Installation Process Work? Our 1-Day Install Process

Installing a garage floor coating is a significant investment that adds durability, beauty, and value to your home. At Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings , our proven six-step installation process ensures that your new floor is flawlessly applied, long-lasting, and easy to maintain. If you’re considering upgrading your garage floor, here’s a detailed look at exactly how we approach each project, step by step.

Our commitment begins from the moment our team arrives at your home. Each day, our crews start at approximately 8:30 a.m., ready with fully equipped trucks and trailers functioning as mobile workshops. These vehicles are outfitted with advanced equipment and materials capable of handling even the toughest challenges your concrete floor may present.

After greeting you, we carefully review the details of your project, answering any questions and ensuring you’re fully informed and comfortable before we begin. From there, our skilled crews move quickly and methodically through our six-step process, consistently achieving exceptional results.

Let’s break down each of these six essential steps to help you understand exactly what to expect.

The secret to a long-lasting garage floor coating is meticulous preparation. The concrete surface must be thoroughly prepared to achieve the strongest possible bond between the concrete and our specialized coating.

After unloading the necessary equipment, our technicians carefully inspect your concrete to select the optimal diamond tooling. We thoroughly grind the entire surface, paying close attention to every detail—including the edges, which we meticulously grind by hand. This attention to detail ensures that every inch of your garage floor is prepped perfectly, creating an ideal foundation for the coating.

Once your floor is fully prepared, we focus on addressing any existing damage, such as hairline cracks, spalling, or pitting. If left untreated, these imperfections could compromise your new coating’s longevity and appearance.

Our experienced crews begin by widening hairline cracks using a diamond-cutting wheel. This allows us to inject high-quality crack filler deep into the concrete. Similarly, small pits, chips, or other imperfections are carefully filled and smoothed.

After these repairs, we regrind the filled areas to ensure a seamless and perfectly smooth surface. Once completed, we thoroughly vacuum the entire floor again to eliminate all remaining dust or debris, ensuring a clean and pristine surface for the base coat.

No two concrete floors are exactly alike. Moisture levels, concrete condition, age, and environmental factors all influence which type of base coat will perform best. At Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings, we customize our base coat formulas based on your specific needs, ensuring maximum adhesion, durability, and performance.

During this step, our trained design consultant will guide you in selecting the optimal base coat tailored to your concrete. Once chosen, our crew mixes the base coat components, adding pigments to precisely match your selected flake blend.

The base coat application begins on all vertical surfaces, like steps or garage edges, before continuing seamlessly across the entire floor surface. This careful approach ensures complete coverage and an attractive, consistent look.

After the base coat is applied, we immediately move to the decorative flake application. Decorative flakes add texture, slip resistance, and aesthetic appeal, hiding imperfections and providing a custom look tailored to your preferences.

After broadcasting flakes and allowing the coating to cure completely, we return to remove any excess flake material. During this crucial step, our technicians use specialized flat metal-edge tools to scrape the surface carefully. This technique removes standing flakes and creates a smooth, even surface that’s comfortable underfoot and visually appealing.

After scraping, we vacuum and blow the floor clean once more. This attention to detail ensures no loose flakes remain, and the floor is perfectly smooth and ready for the final clear protective top coat.

The final step in the Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings process is applying a high-quality clear polyaspartic top coat. Polyaspartic coatings offer superior durability, chemical resistance, and UV stability, ensuring your floor remains attractive and functional for decades.

Before application, we thoroughly mix two components of the top coat, adding an anti-slip additive for enhanced safety. We then apply this blend evenly with a squeegee, followed by back-rolling the entire surface. This careful application ensures a uniform, glossy finish that’s both visually striking and highly durable.

The polyaspartic top coat typically requires approximately 24 hours to dry fully for foot traffic, and we advise waiting 48 hours before driving vehicles onto the surface. This curing time ensures optimal bonding and long-lasting protection.

At Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings, we believe in leaving your home as clean as we found it—if not cleaner. Once the floor coating is complete, our crews diligently clean the entire job site, removing any leftover materials, debris, and equipment.

Our technicians take pride in delivering friendly, professional service from start to finish. We encourage homeowners to ask questions at any point in the process, ensuring you’re confident and satisfied with your newly installed floor.

When you choose Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings, you’re not only receiving a top-tier product; you’re partnering with a company that values craftsmanship, communication, and customer service. Our commitment to using the highest quality materials, combined with our thorough six-step process, ensures your new floor will stand the test of time.

Here are just a few benefits you can expect:

Maintaining your newly installed Apex garage floor is easy:

Regular, straightforward maintenance extends your floor’s life and maintains its beautiful finish.

By choosing Apex Construction & Concrete Coatings, you’re investing in unmatched quality, reliability, and craftsmanship—ensuring your garage floor remains beautiful, functional, and durable for years to come.