How to Prepare Your Garage for Epoxy Installation Day
Getting your garage ready for epoxy installation is simple. Here's exactly what you need to do before our crew arrives — and what we handle for you.
You've booked your epoxy floor installation — congratulations! You're about to transform your garage from a dusty, stained concrete slab into a stunning, durable showroom floor. Here's exactly what you need to do before our crew arrives, and what you can leave to us.
What You Need to Do (The Homeowner Checklist)
1. Clear the Garage Completely
This is the most important step. We need the entire floor area empty and accessible. That means:
Move all vehicles out of the garage
Remove shelving units and anything attached to the floor
Clear all tools, storage bins, and equipment from the floor area
Move items against walls if they're not on the floor (wall-mounted shelves are fine)
Pro tip: This is a great opportunity to declutter. Many of our customers use installation day as motivation to organize their garage — donate what you don't need, and plan a better layout for when the new floor is done.
2. Ensure Access to Power
Our diamond grinders and equipment need standard 120V power outlets. Make sure at least one outlet in or near the garage is accessible and working. If your garage doesn't have power, let us know in advance and we'll bring a generator.
3. Plan for 2–5 Days Without Garage Access
Your garage will be off-limits during installation:
Day 1: Surface preparation (grinding, crack repair, cleaning)
Day 2–5: Epoxy application and topcoat
After 24 hours: Light foot traffic is okay
After 72 hours: Vehicles can return
Plan to park in the driveway or on the street during this time.
4. Consider Weather (For Ventilation)
Epoxy application works best with good ventilation. If possible, schedule your installation during mild weather when we can keep the garage door partially open. We can work in any season, but spring and fall are ideal in Vancouver.
5. Secure Pets and Children
Our equipment is loud and the workspace contains chemicals. Please keep pets and children away from the garage area during installation for their safety.
What We Handle (Leave This to Us)
Surface Preparation
We diamond-grind the entire floor to create the proper profile for epoxy adhesion. This removes any existing coatings, paint, or sealers and opens the concrete pores.
Crack and Joint Repair
All cracks, chips, and expansion joints are professionally repaired before coating. We use flexible fillers that move with the concrete.
Moisture Testing
We test your concrete for moisture content. If levels are too high, we apply a moisture barrier before the epoxy system.
Cleaning and Decontamination
After grinding, we vacuum and clean the entire surface to remove all dust and debris. The floor must be perfectly clean for proper adhesion.
Full Epoxy System Application
Primer, base coat, flake/metallic application, and topcoat — all applied by our certified installers with professional equipment.
Day-of-Installation Tips
Be available by phone in case we have questions about your preferences
Don't worry about the noise — diamond grinding is loud but only lasts a few hours
Check in when invited — we love showing customers the progress, especially the "reveal" moment
Plan your vehicle return — we'll let you know exactly when it's safe to drive on the new floor
After Installation Care
Once your floor is cured (72 hours for vehicles), maintenance is simple:
Sweep or blow out debris weekly
Mop with warm water and mild soap as needed
Clean up chemical spills promptly
That's it — no waxing, no polishing, no special treatments
Your new epoxy floor will look stunning for 20+ years with this minimal care routine.
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