Most failed coatings don't fail because of the product — they fail because of the prep. Acid washing, light sanding, or skipping repairs all set a coating up to peel within a few seasons.
Apex Epoxy Surfaces performs proper concrete surface preparation and repair on every project. Whether your floor is bare concrete or has a previous coating that needs to come off, we get the slab right before any coating goes down.
Problems This Service Solves
- Cracks that telegraph through new coatings
- Joint failures that cause delamination
- Pitted or spalled concrete that looks worse over time
- Old failing coatings that are flaking or peeling
- Smooth, sealed slabs that don't accept new coatings
Where It Works Best
- Residential garages, basements, and shops
- Commercial floors of any size
- Re-coats over failed previous systems
- Repair-only projects to extend bare concrete life
Surface Preparation
Coating quality and lifespan come from the prep. Here's what's typically involved before any coating goes down:
- Diamond grinding to open the concrete profile
- Crack chasing and structural / cosmetic repair as appropriate
- Joint preparation and flexible filling where needed
- Spot patching of pits, spalls, and surface damage
- Removal of failed existing coatings
- Cleaning and vacuuming the slab
Coating System Options
Diamond Grinding
Mechanically profiles the concrete so coatings bond directly to the slab — this is the right way to prep, not acid etching.
Crack & Joint Repair
Flexible polyurea or epoxy fillers sized to the type of crack or joint.
Spall & Pit Repair
Patching products that bond to clean, profiled concrete and accept the coating on top.
Coating Removal
Targeted grinding to remove failed previous coatings back to sound concrete.
What to Expect on the Project
- Inspect the slab and document conditions
- Recommend prep, repair, and coating plan
- Mechanical prep and repairs
- Final clean before any coating is applied
Honest Timing
Prep and repair scope drives the total project timeline. For most residential floors, prep wraps within the first day. Heavy repair scopes or commercial floors take longer — we'll be honest about timing during the consultation.
Maintenance
- Once coated, follow the coating system's maintenance guide
- Bare repaired concrete benefits from a sealer or coating to lock the work in
Pricing Factors
Every project is unique. We provide pricing as ranges based on the specific factors below — see typical investment ranges for context.
- Severity and number of cracks
- Whether existing coatings need to be removed
- Square footage and slab access
- Repair materials and number of patches
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Your Free Concrete Surface Prep & Repair Quote
Tell us about your space and we'll put together a detailed quote and recommended coating system.