How to Prepare Your Garage for an Epoxy Floor

You've booked your epoxy installation — great! Here's what you can do before we arrive to ensure a smooth process.

The Day Before

1. Clear everything out. We need the entire floor empty. Move cars, shelving, tools, storage boxes, etc. This is usually the most time-consuming part for homeowners.
2. Disconnect any wall-mounted items that extend to the floor (e.g., shop vacs, hose reels).
3. Ensure power access. Our grinders and vacuums need standard 110V outlets.

What You Don't Need to Do

• Don't clean the floor. We're going to grind it — any cleaning you do will be undone immediately.
• Don't attempt to patch cracks. We use specific products for crack repair and will handle this.
• Don't remove old coatings. Our diamond grinders remove old paint, thin epoxy, and sealers as part of our prep process.

During Installation

• Expect dust. Our grinders have vacuum attachments, but some dust is inevitable. Keep garage-adjacent doors closed.
• Expect noise. Diamond grinding is loud. Plan to be away or in a different part of the house.
• We'll handle everything. Once the garage is empty, we take it from there.

After Installation

• Full cure: Our coating system is fully cured in 1–2 days.

Questions? Contact us anytime. For more on what goes into the installation process, read our floor preparation guide.