Typical Install Steps
- Empty and inspect. Oil spots, old paint, cracks, and moisture clues.
- Diamond grinding to open the concrete (CSP profile) so the coating can bond.
- Repair cracks and spalls — especially freeze-thaw damage along tire paths.
- Base coat of pigmented epoxy; moisture-tolerant primer first if tests call for it.
- Flake broadcast (light or full) for hide and texture.
- Clear topcoat — often polyaspartic where UV or chemical resistance matters.
Epoxy vs. Garage Paint
| Professional system | 1-part garage paint | |
|---|---|---|
| Prep | Diamond grind | Clean / etch |
| Hot tire pickup | Resistant when bonded | Common failure |
| De-icer resistance | Good with right topcoat | Poor |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
Billings Talk-Track for the Estimate
- Heated vs. unheated garage (slab temperature during install).
- How much de-icer you track in from the alley or driveway.
- Whether the builder left a cure sealer on a new slab.
- Cove up the stem wall for easier spring cleaning.
Next: freeze-thaw & de-icer · cost guide.
Request a Garage Floor Quote
Tell us about the slab. A Billings-area coating company will call or text to schedule a look and written estimate.
Please note: Billings Epoxy Flooring connects homeowners with independent local floor coating contractors. We are not a contractor and do not do the work.