Question 1

How long does a commercial epoxy garage floor last?

Accepted Answer

A properly installed commercial epoxy system in a garage environment typically lasts 7 to 15 years depending on traffic volume, system type, and maintenance. Service bays with heavy vehicle and equipment traffic will wear a topcoat faster than a showroom floor with light traffic. In most cases, a topcoat recoat at the 7–10 year mark extends the floor's life significantly without redoing the full system.

Question 2

Can epoxy garage floors handle oil and chemical spills?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a properly formulated and installed epoxy system resists penetration from motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and most common automotive chemicals. The key word is penetration — spills should be cleaned promptly rather than left to sit. Extended exposure to certain solvents and acids can damage the topcoat over time. A quality polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoat provides better chemical resistance than standard epoxy alone.

Question 3

How do you handle oil-contaminated concrete before coating?

Accepted Answer

Oil contamination in a concrete slab can't be solved with degreasing alone. We mechanically grind the contaminated surface layer off the slab to reach clean concrete, then degrease the ground surface before applying primer. Skipping the mechanical removal step and going straight to coating over a degreased but still-contaminated slab is one of the most common causes of commercial garage floor failure.

Question 4

How long does a commercial garage floor epoxy installation take?

Accepted Answer

Most commercial garage floor installations take 3 to 4 days from start to vehicle-ready. Surface preparation is Day 1, coating begins Day 2, topcoat is Day 3, and vehicle traffic is permitted 72 hours after the final coat. For large facilities or those requiring phased installation to maintain operations, the schedule extends accordingly. We work nights and weekends for facilities that can't take downtime during business hours.

Question 5

Do you install epoxy garage floors for auto dealerships in Tampa Bay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Auto dealerships are one of our most common commercial clients. We install epoxy systems across all areas of dealership facilities — service drives, service bays, parts areas, and showroom floors. Different areas typically get different systems based on function and traffic. We've completed dealership flooring projects across Tampa Bay and work with facilities managers and general contractors to coordinate installations with minimal disruption to dealership operations.

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