Frequently Asked Questions

What is epoxy flooring, and how is it different from paint?

When people hear "epoxy floor," they often picture painted concrete, but the two are very different materials. Most floor paint is largely water or solvent and only about 30–40% solids by volume. At the manufacturer's recommended coverage of roughly 350–400 square feet per gallon, it goes on about 4 mils wet (a mil is one-thousandth of an inch). Once the liquid evaporates, it leaves a dry film of about 1.5 mils, less than half the thickness of a sheet of printer paper. Our epoxy base coat is 100% solids, so nothing evaporates. It goes down at 12 mils and cures at 12 mils. That's about the thickness of three sheets of paper and roughly eight times thicker than a coat of paint, before we add the flake and topcoat.

The chemistry is different too. Paint dries into a thermoplastic film that softens when it's heated. When a hot tire sits on it, plasticizers in the rubber migrate into the paint and soften it further, and the tire pulls it off the floor. Epoxy is a thermoset: the resin and hardener react chemically and cross-link into a rigid, three-dimensional network that won't re-soften with heat or dissolve in common chemicals. Prep is the other big difference. Paint usually goes over concrete that's only been cleaned or acid-etched, so it just holds onto the surface. We diamond grind the slab to remove the weak top layer of cement paste, called laitance, and leave a texture like medium sandpaper. The epoxy soaks into that open surface and locks into the concrete, and when a properly bonded epoxy is pull-tested, the concrete usually breaks before the bond does. Epoxy does yellow in sunlight, so we seal it with a polyaspartic topcoat that's UV-stable and more resistant to scratches and chemicals.

Do you offer a warranty?

Yes. Our residential floors are backed by our 5-Year Residential Workmanship Warranty. When you compare warranties, look at how long the company has been around to stand behind it. Capital Epoxy Floors has been installing floors in Mid-Missouri since 2016, so our warranty is backed by a decade of real work, not a promise from a company that's only been in business a couple of years.

How much does an epoxy garage floor cost?

Most garage floors run $5–7 per square foot. The exact price depends on the size of the garage, the condition of the concrete, any existing coatings that need to be removed, and the distance to your home. For a typical two-car garage, that usually comes to $2,300–$3,200.

How long does installation take, and when can I use the floor?

Most garage installations take two working days. Larger and commercial jobs vary. You can walk on the floor lightly 24 hours after we finish, and you can park on it after 72 hours.

Do you offer an all-polyaspartic system?

Yes, we can install an all-polyaspartic system if you request it. We don't recommend it, though. We use a 100% solids epoxy base coat for the strongest bond to the concrete and finish it with a polyaspartic topcoat, which we consider best practice.

Are surface prep and crack repair included?

Yes. Diamond grinding and crack repair are included in every job's price, with no extra charge.

Do you install commercial and industrial floors?

Absolutely. We install residential, commercial and industrial floors. Our commercial work typically includes commercial kitchens, restrooms and schools.

What areas do you serve, and how do I get an estimate?

We serve all of Central Missouri, including Jefferson City, Columbia, Linn, Fulton, Lake of the Ozarks, Mexico, Rolla, Hermann, Washington and Union. To request a free estimate, call or text us at (573) 378-0332, email us, or fill out the request form on our website.