Typical Price to have Epoxy Done?

[onetechyguy]

Hi,
I really want to get my floor in my 32x26 garage professionally done after the drywall is complete. I got a quote from one company of $3800 which seems kinda high. The floor has sealer on it now and the price was including diamond grinding and a full broadcast. I am located in bridgeview, Illinois and will call to get some more estimates tomorrow. Does anyone know whats a good price to pay for the square footage I have? Thanks

 

[Mgcjmmy]

In Texas, I paid $3.75 per square foot. On 18 year old concrete. Including diamond grind, full broadcast, and clear coats.

 

[dcs Inc]

You are going to find pricing all over the place. Regional costs, prep, size of project, cost of product, (which correlates with the quality, longevity) contractors overhead, (Workman's comp, liability insurance, etc.). If you are going to hire it done, make sure the guy will be there if things go belly up and what kind of guarantee/warranty he offers. If you are wanting the cheap stuff installed, don't expect any warranty.

 

[LouG]

I'm up in Vernon Hills, IL, and for my 708 sf 3 car I was quoted about $5/sf. It appears I'm in the same boat as you are. A prior owner years ago had put down an epoxy (type) of coating and it's now starting to show its age. The $5/sf quote was for grinding away the old coating, prepping and putting on the new epoxy. I'm assuming the $5/sf as the estimate was around $3500. I haven't yet pulled the trigger b/c all the DIY epoxy jobs mentioned here seem to have come out so well - I think it's better to take the chance and do it myself (so long as my concrete doesn't need any repairs). Good luck....!

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

That is a good price. Our guys are probably a bit more for a full chip.

 

[thegarageguy]

Just note, 2 contractors can give you completely different prices, one rolls it on thin at about 1/64" thick for $3 sqft and the other pours it at 1/16" thick at $6 per sqft.....which is the better deal? Doing the math, it would be the poured floor for $6. Now throw in a few more variables, full broadcast till rejection, polyaspartic top coat, etc., etc..

These are manufactured onsite floors and quality of materials and workmanship can vary greatly. If your main priority is cost, then I can guarranty you'll be able to find it cheaper than you where originally quoted....just rememeber that cheaper always comes at a cost.

In conclusion, the smartest thing to do is check the contractors references and see their actual work, then make an informed decision that factors quality, workmanship and cost.

Good luck

 

[jhutch]

Well put garage guy!

I was talking to a guy recently that was getting 2500 sf done for about $3 a SF. He didn't have any idea what he was getting, just that it was $3/sf and he wanted to know how much I'd charge.

On a project that size, I told him we'd be about $3.50/sf. I told him that $3 may be a great price, or it may be $2/sf too much. I asked him for details, and he didn't really know much. Never heard back, I guess he got himself a $3 floor. It was further than I wanted to drive anyway.

I just got a call from a job I bid 3 years ago, and didn't realize it til I showed up. Guess what there floor is coming apart, and they want someone else to do it right.

 

[jhutch]

Just got the call yesterday to do that floor that I bid 3 years ago. This time they will get it done right.

 

[kmacht]

If it is in the $3-$6 range why not just go with something like racedeck. No worries about installation troubles, peeling up because of surface prep, or other issues. If it gets damaged you can just put down a new tile for $5 instead of having to re-do the whole floor. Just a thought.

Keith

 

[jhutch]

I put several floors in every year for people with mats and tiles. The complaint with them is how dirty they get and the chore it is to remove and clean them every so often.

In additon to that when you have them out you can also see how much damage the salt water is doing to your concrete floor. They don't offer any protection, and I even feel they accelerate the damage, since they can't really "air dry"

 

[Showpiece Designs]

We are a garage flooring installer in the Chicago area and would be happy to help you out with questions or on a fair price.

showpiecedesigns.com

 

[crepr12]

So if you sale tiles sealer ***** and if you sale sealer tiles ****...Only in america...its all about money...rant off

 

[thegarageguy]

So if you sale tiles sealer ***** and if you sale sealer tiles ****...Only in america...its all about money...rant off

Smart businessmen sell both

 

[Showpiece Designs]

Totally agree. There's a place for both tiles and coatings depending on personal preference and conditions.