FLOOR PREP
& SURFACE
PROFILING
The step that determines whether your new floor lasts or fails. We do it right.
A NEW COATING IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PREP WORK UNDER IT
The number one cause of epoxy and coating failures is inadequate surface preparation. A slab that hasn't been properly profiled won't allow coatings to bond -- and eventually they peel, bubble, and fail. We see it constantly on jobs where someone tried to cut corners.
Our floor preparation and demo services ensure your concrete is clean, open, and properly profiled before any new coating or topping is applied. We have the industrial diamond grinding, shot blasting, and scarifying equipment to handle any existing condition -- from heavy paint and old epoxy to contaminants and damaged surfaces.
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SYSTEMS &
OPTIONS
Diamond grinding or scarifying to remove existing epoxy, paint, tile adhesive, mastic, and other coatings from concrete slabs.
Single-pass or multi-pass diamond grinding to flatten, open, and profile concrete surfaces to the correct CSP (Concrete Surface Profile) for the specified coating.
Mechanical shot blasting for large commercial slabs. Creates an aggressive, uniform surface profile ideal for heavy-duty coating systems.
For thick coatings, severe contamination, or significant surface irregularities that require aggressive material removal.
Routing, chasing, and filling cracks and control joints before coating application to prevent read-through and failure points.
OUR
PROCESS
Every project follows the same disciplined approach. We don't cut corners on prep, we don't rush the cure, and we don't leave until you're satisfied with the result.
We test for moisture, assess the existing coating or surface condition, and specify the appropriate preparation method for your project.
Adjacent surfaces and equipment are protected before grinding begins. We use dust-controlled equipment to minimize airborne particulate.
Existing coatings, adhesives, and contaminants are removed using the appropriate tooling and equipment for the material.
Diamond grinding brings the surface to the correct CSP profile for your new coating system -- typically CSP 2-4 for most epoxy applications.
Cracks are chased, cleaned, and filled. Control joints are addressed per the coating manufacturer's requirements.
We verify the surface profile, moisture levels, and overall readiness before signing off or proceeding with coating installation.
THE DIFFERENCE
IS CLEAR
We use professional-grade systems, not the DIY kit materials that peel within a few years.
Most failures trace back to poor surface prep. We invest the time and equipment upfront so your floor bonds and stays that way.
Concrete floors are all we do. That focus shows in every finished project we deliver.
Every job is covered. You're protected throughout the entire installation process.
Detailed quotes, no hidden charges, no surprise invoices. You know what you're getting before we start.
We review every square foot with you before we leave. If it's not right, we make it right.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
Yes -- that's one of our core services. We have the equipment to remove virtually any existing coating system and prepare the slab for a new installation.
Yes. Even a clean, smooth concrete slab has a surface that's too dense for most coatings to bond to without grinding. The profile opens the pores and creates the mechanical adhesion that holds your coating in place.
Most residential garage floors take 2-4 hours of prep work. Larger commercial projects depend on square footage and the condition of the existing surface.
No -- when done correctly, diamond grinding improves the concrete without weakening it. We use appropriate tooling and technique for your specific slab.