Flake polyaspartic garage floor seen from the open garage door

Greensboro · Winston-Salem · High Point · Burlington

Garage floors built for
Carolina summers.

Diamond-ground flake, metallic and polyaspartic floor coatings, plus concrete resurfacing and pool deck coatings, for homes and businesses across the Triad. 21 years in business, free written quotes.

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21 yrsIn business
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$4–$7Per sq ft, garages

Services

Every concrete surface, done right

Garage to basement, shop to storefront. One local crew, one standard of prep, one warranty.

Garage Floor Coatings in the Triad

Garage Floors

Diamond-ground flake and polyaspartic garage floors that shrug off hot tires, Carolina humidity and red clay — and won't peel like a box-store kit.

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Basement & Interior Floors in the Triad

Basement Floors

Bright, seamless, easy-clean coatings for basements, laundry rooms, bonus rooms, gyms and living space.

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Commercial & Industrial Floors in the Triad

Commercial Floors

Coatings for shops, service bays, warehouses, showrooms and kitchens — slip-rated, chemical-resistant and scheduled around your business.

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Metallic & Decorative Epoxy in the Triad

Metallic Epoxy

High-end metallic, marble-look and custom finishes for basements, showrooms, man-caves and statement garages.

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Concrete Resurfacing & Staining in the Triad

Resurfacing & Staining

Resurfacing, staining and decorative overlays that make tired driveways, walkways, porches and patios look new without tearing them out.

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Pool Deck & Patio Coatings in the Triad

Pool Decks & Patios

Cool-to-the-touch, slip-resistant coatings for pool decks, patios, porches and walkways.

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Why floors fail here

Carolina heat and humidity are hard on concrete

Moisture vapor rising through the slab, 90-degree days that turn hot tires into coating-pullers, red clay, pollen and the occasional ice-storm brine destroy bare concrete and cheap coatings. That's why so many Triad garage floors bubble, peel or lift right where the tires sit.

Everything we install is chosen for these conditions: moisture-tested, diamond-ground coatings that stay bonded, UV-stable topcoats that won't yellow, and slip-resistant textures for pool decks and wet floors.

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Diamond grinding a concrete slab before coating

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Floors, decks and driveways across the Triad

Coatings, resurfacing and pool decks across the Triad.

Process

How a project runs

  1. Free on-site quoteWe look at the slab, check moisture and cracks, and send a firm written quote.
  2. Diamond grind & repairWe grind to a clean bonding profile and fill every crack, pit and spall.
  3. Base coat & finishBase coat plus your flake blend or metallic pour, or a stain and sealer for outdoor concrete.
  4. Topcoat & walkthroughA UV-stable topcoat, a final walkthrough, and your written warranty.

From our customers

What homeowners say about our crew

★★★★★
“Neil did a great job. He came out when he said he would and even completed the project on Saturday, which is almost unheard of.”
Jennifer S., Greensboro · Customer review
★★★★★
“Was impressed by their knowledge of the job, their years in business, their guarantee and the price they charged. The men they sent to do the job were courteous, professional and knew what they were doing.”
Dale M., Thomasville · Customer review
★★★★★
“They put coating on pool surround. Process was quick and looks great!”
Sandy W., Winston-Salem · Customer review

Where we coat

Any concrete surface, inside or out

Garages floor coating
Garages
Pool Decks & Patios floor coating
Pool Decks & Patios
Shops & Workshops floor coating
Shops & Workshops
Basements & Interiors floor coating
Basements & Interiors
Driveways & Walkways floor coating
Driveways & Walkways
Home Gyms floor coating
Home Gyms

Know what you're buying

Polyaspartic vs. epoxy vs. the box-store kit

"Epoxy floor" gets used for all three. They are not the same product, and the difference shows within a year.

Polyaspartic topcoat (what we install)Pro epoxy onlyDIY kit
Cures fast (park in 24–48 hrs)✓3–7 days3–7 days
UV-stable, won't yellow by the door✓——
Resists hot-tire pickup✓✓—
Diamond-ground prep (won't peel)✓✓Acid etch
Flexes with the slab through freeze-thaw✓——
Typical lifespan15–20+ yrs10–15 yrs6–18 months
Cost$$$$$

Service area

Serving the whole Triad

Based in High Point and coating floors from Winston-Salem and Clemmons to Greensboro and Burlington, and south to Thomasville and Lexington.

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The complete guide

Epoxy & polyaspartic floor coatings in the Triad: what homeowners should know

"Epoxy floor" has become the catch-all name for any coating on concrete, but the products, the prep and the results aren't the same. Here's the plain-English version of what we install, why it lasts, what it costs, and how to tell a real floor coating from a weekend paint job.

What a floor coating actually is

A professional floor coating is a multi-layer system bonded to the concrete: a primer that soaks into the slab, a pigmented base coat, a decorative flake or metallic layer, and a clear topcoat that takes the abuse. The concrete is mechanically ground first so each layer grips instead of sitting on top. Done right, the coating becomes part of the slab, so there's nothing for it to peel from.

Polyaspartic vs. epoxy

Epoxy is the older chemistry: strong, affordable, slow to cure and prone to yellowing in sunlight. Polyaspartic cures in hours instead of days, stays clear under UV, flexes slightly through the Piedmont's temperature swings and handles hot tires better. We use 100% solids epoxies where a heavy build makes sense and finish with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat, so you get the strengths of both.

Why the box-store kit fails

Home-center "garage floor epoxy" kits are thin, water-based coatings rolled onto an acid-etched slab. Acid etching doesn't create a real bonding profile, the film is a fraction of the thickness of a professional system, and there's no UV-stable topcoat. The result is the floor everyone has seen: peeling under the tires within a year.

The process

  1. Inspection & moisture test. Moisture vapor is the #1 cause of coating failure, so we test before we quote.
  2. Diamond grinding. Industrial grinders with dust extraction open the concrete and strip old paint, sealer and stains.
  3. Repair. Cracks, pits, spalls and joints are filled and ground flush.
  4. Base coat & flake. A pigmented base, with flake broadcast to full coverage for an even finish.
  5. Clear topcoat. Excess flake is scraped off and a UV-stable polyaspartic clear locks it in.

What it costs in the Triad

Most residential garage floors run about $4–$7 per square foot installed, so a typical two-car garage lands around $1,800–$3,500. What moves the number is slab condition (old coatings to grind off, heavy crack repair, high moisture), not the color you pick. Every quote is free, in writing, and firm before work starts.

How long it lasts

A properly prepped, professionally installed flake floor commonly lasts 15–20+ years in a residential garage, and ours carry a written warranty. The floors that fail early almost always share one story: skipped grinding, no moisture test, or a residential-grade system under commercial abuse.

Ready to see what your floor could look like? Call (336) 805-5948 or request a free on-site quote.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does it cost to coat a garage floor?

A typical 2-car garage runs about $4–$7 per square foot installed — roughly $1,800–$3,500 — depending on the coating system, flake coverage and how much crack and moisture repair the slab needs. Every quote we give is free and in writing.

Polyaspartic or epoxy — which is better?

For most garages, polyaspartic. It cures in hours instead of days, resists UV so it won't yellow, and handles hot tires and humidity better than standard epoxy. Epoxy is a lower-cost base coat and still has its place — we'll tell you which system fits your floor and why.

How long does a floor coating take to install?

Most residential garage and basement floors are done in about 2–3 days, depending on size, repairs and the system. You can walk on the floor within a day of the final coat and park on it about 24–72 hours after that.

Will it peel or lift like the kit I've seen fail?

Not when it's prepped right. Peeling almost always comes from skipped prep — a floor rolled over dust, sealer or old paint, or one that was never moisture-tested. We diamond-grind to clean concrete and test the slab first, which is exactly why our floors stay down.

How long will a professional coating last?

A properly installed, diamond-ground polyaspartic flake floor commonly lasts 15–20+ years in a residential garage, and we back it with a written warranty. Lifespan depends on the system and traffic — but it's measured in years, not the months you get from a DIY kit.

Do you coat basements, shops and commercial floors too?

Yes — garage floors are our most popular job, but we also coat basements and interior floors, commercial and warehouse floors, and install metallic and decorative finishes. Same prep-first process on all of them. Call (336) 805-5948 for a free quote.

Is epoxy flooring worth it for a garage?

For most homeowners, yes. A coated garage floor stops concrete dust, resists oil and chemical stains, cleans with a hose, and protects the slab from moisture and salt. It's one of the highest-return upgrades per dollar in the house, and a fresh flake floor is a real selling point when you list.

Can I put a coating over an old epoxy or painted floor?

Not directly — old coatings have to come off. We diamond-grind the existing paint or epoxy down to bare, profiled concrete, repair what's underneath, and install the new system on a clean slab. Coating over a failing coating just gives you two failing coatings.

What's the difference between flake, solid-color and metallic floors?

Flake floors broadcast decorative vinyl chips into the base coat for a speckled, textured, forgiving finish — the most popular garage choice. Solid-color floors are a smooth, single-color system common in shops and commercial spaces. Metallic floors use pigmented resins that flow into a marbled, three-dimensional look for showrooms and statement spaces.

Is a coated floor slippery when wet?

Full-flake floors have a natural light texture and are comparable to sealed concrete when wet. For pool decks, wash bays, entries and commercial floors we add an anti-slip aggregate to the topcoat to meet the traction the space needs.

Do you need to move everything out of the garage?

Yes — the floor needs to be completely clear for grinding and coating, including shelving, freezers and anything on the slab. Most homeowners stage things in the driveway for the day; we're usually done by evening and you can move everything back in 24 hours.

Can you coat a floor in winter or in rainy weather?

Polyaspartic systems cure at temperatures that stall epoxy, so we install year-round. Heavy rain matters mainly for open slabs and pool decks; garages and interior floors are unaffected.

How do I clean and maintain a coated floor?

Sweep or blow it out, and mop or hose it with water and a mild cleaner. No waxing, no sealing, no special products. Avoid dragging sharp steel across it, and wipe up battery acid or brake fluid promptly like you would on any surface.

Do you offer commercial and industrial floor coatings?

Yes — shops, warehouses, showrooms, kitchens and service bays. Commercial floors get systems specced to the actual traffic and chemicals, slip-rated where needed, installed with fast-cure products and scheduled around your operation, including nights and weekends.

How thick is a professional floor coating?

A residential flake system typically finishes around 20–30 mils; commercial builds go thicker. A box-store kit is 2–4 mils — a tenth of the thickness, which is why it wears through and peels.

Do you provide a written quote?

Always. Every quote lists the prep, repair, system layers and price in writing before any work starts, and the number doesn't change on install day unless you change the scope.

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Get a free on-site quote

Tell us about your floor. We'll reach out fast to set up a free on-site visit and a firm written quote.

  • Written warranty on every floor
  • Diamond-ground prep, never an acid wash
  • Firm written quote, the price doesn't change on install day
  • Serving from Winston-Salem and Clemmons to Greensboro and Burlington, and south to Thomasville and Lexington

Your quote and install come from Ultimate Edge Inc., our local installation crew (21 years in business). Neil or someone from his team is who will call or text you.

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