Garage concrete floors
Slabs designed for vehicle loads and daily wear, with finishes that resist tire marks, road salts, and routine spills.
Concrete floors for garages, basements, patios, and commercial spaces
Concrete floors give you durable, low-maintenance surfaces that perform under daily use and heavy loads. With the right base prep and finishes like polished, broomed, sealed, or smooth, your floor stays flat, strong, and built to last.
Why choose our recommended concrete floor solutions
Proper sub-base preparation, vapor control, and reinforcement reduce cracking, curling, and moisture problems. The result is a floor that stays level, serviceable, and easier to maintain over time.
Finish systems are matched to performance goals: troweled for smoothness, broomed for traction, polished for reflectivity and low maintenance, sealed or coated for chemical and stain resistance.
The same field-proven methods scale from single-bay garages to large warehouses and public venues, ensuring consistent quality, predictable schedules, and clear specifications.
Practical uses of concrete floor systems
Basement concrete floors
Moisture-aware assemblies, vapor barrier, insulation where needed, and finishes suited for living, storage, or utility areas.
Patio & outdoor floors
Exterior slabs with slip-resistant textures and joints planned for seasonal movement, furniture loads, and easy upkeep.
Retail & showroom floors
Polished or coated surfaces that balance appearance, light reflectance, and abrasion resistance in high-traffic spaces.
Industrial & warehouse floors
Flatness, load distribution, and joint detailing for forklifts, racking systems, and sustained heavy use.
Food service & public spaces
Finishes selected for slip resistance, cleanability, and hygiene, compatible with sealers or topcoats where required.
Specialty coated floors
Epoxy, polyurethane, or penetrating sealers tailored to chemical exposure, color, markings, and maintenance plans.
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Types of concrete floor finishes
Steel-troweled
Smooth, dense surface suitable for interiors; supports coatings and precise flatness requirements.
Broom-finished
Directional texture for traction in garages, entries, ramps, and exterior slabs exposed to water.
Polished concrete
Mechanically refined surface with graded sheen (matte to high-gloss), minimal maintenance, no topical coating.
Exposed aggregate
Decorative, wear-resistant surface showing selected stone; balances slip resistance with visual interest.
Sealed or coated
Film-forming systems (epoxy/PU) or penetrating sealers for stain, chemical, or dust control performance.
Step-by-step concrete floor installation process
- Sub-base preparation – Grade, compact, and level; place vapor barrier and insulation where specified.
- Forming & reinforcement – Edge forms, control/joint layout, and steel or fiber reinforcement as designed.
- Placement – Uniform concrete delivery, consolidation, and screeding to target elevation and flatness.
- Finishing – Bull float, trowel, or texture per specification; edges and joints detailed for performance.
- Curing – Moisture retention or curing compounds to achieve design strength and reduce shrinkage issues.
- Protection – Initial traffic limits, saw-cut control joints on schedule, and surface protection until service.
Preparation before and care after floor installation
Before
- Verify elevations, drainage, and slab thickness transitions.
- Ensure clear access for placement and finishing equipment.
- Confirm mix design, reinforcement, and joint plan.
During
- Restrict traffic; maintain finishing sequence and timing.
- Protect from wind, sun, or sudden rain that affect set time.
- Place saw-cut joints at the right window to control cracking.
After
- Follow curing recommendations; delay heavy loads until ready.
- Apply sealers/coatings per specification and re-coat cycles.
- Adopt routine cleaning suited to the chosen finish.
Benefits of professional concrete floor systems
- Long service life with predictable maintenance and lifecycle costs.
- Customizable finishes for traction, reflectivity, and appearance.
- High load capacity and dimensional stability when properly detailed.
- Compatibility with coatings, polish, and surface hardeners.
Cost & timeline factors for concrete floors
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Area, thickness, and flatness
Larger slabs, greater thickness, and tighter flatness tolerances increase material, labor, and finishing time.
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Sub-base and moisture control
Undercut/replace soils, add vapor barriers or insulation—these steps improve performance but affect budget.
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Finish and protection
Polishing, coatings, or decorative work add steps; protection windows may extend the schedule.
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Access and sequencing
Limited access, phased pours, or occupied facilities require staging and careful logistics.
FAQ – Concrete floors
What’s the difference between polished and coated floors?
Polished concrete is mechanically refined and needs no topical film; coated floors use epoxies/PU to form a protective layer for chemicals, colors, or markings.
How long before a new floor can be used?
Light foot traffic is often allowed within 24–48 hours; heavier loads and equipment should wait until curing targets are met and any coatings are fully cured.
How are cracks controlled?
Sub-base prep, reinforcement, mix design, curing, and timely saw-cut control joints work together to manage shrinkage and movement.
Can existing floors be upgraded?
Yes—grind and polish, repair and re-seal, or apply compatible coatings after surface prep and moisture testing.
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