Concrete Polishing & Epoxy Flooring in Clintonville, Columbus, OH

Usually yes, once the paint is ground off. Metal-bond diamonds take old coatings down to bare concrete, and then the slab is densified and polished. Older basement floors sometimes show patches and stains after grinding, which many people like as character. If you'd prefer a uniform look, epoxy over the ground slab is the other route.

For most people it is, especially if the garage holds more than a car. A flake floor seals the slab against road salt and oil, hides small cracks and sweeps clean in minutes. Single-car garages are quick jobs, usually done in a couple of days with the car back a few days later.

It's common for older basements, especially ones poured without a vapor barrier under the slab. A higher reading doesn't rule out a new floor. It changes the system, usually to a moisture-tolerant primer under the epoxy. If water actually comes in after storms, that needs fixing first.

Polished concrete or epoxy both work once the tile and adhesive are ground off. Polished concrete gives the dining area a natural look with little upkeep. Epoxy with cove base is the better fit behind the counter, where spills and mopping never stop. Work can be scheduled on days you're closed.

Polished concrete handles impact well because there's no coating to chip, and rubber mats can cover the lifting area. A high-build epoxy also holds up, though a hard drop can scuff it. For heavy deadlifts, mats over either floor are the smart move, and the rest of the room stays easy to clean.

It might be. Black mastic from the mid-1900s sometimes contains asbestos, so have a sample lab tested before any grinding. If the test is clean, it grinds off and the slab is prepped normally. If it's positive, a licensed abatement crew removes it first, and then the floor work can begin.

Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio coats garage floors across Clintonville, the Columbus neighborhood near the Olentangy. Detached single-car garages behind many Clintonville houses have thin slabs with salt damage near the door, which our crew grinds and repairs before laying a flake epoxy system with a polyaspartic topcoat. The work is done by our own people, and the estimate is free and on site.

Most basements take two to four days depending on prep and the system. You can usually walk on the floor within a day of the last coat. Heavier furniture and storage go back a few days later. Cool basements can slow curing a little, and you'll get timing for your floor.

Usually yes. Smaller grinders and vacuums are built for basements with narrow stairs and low clearance. Stair width, turns and outlet locations are checked during the estimate so the right equipment comes along. Very tight stairways can mean a bit more hand work along walls and in corners.

Fix the water source first, since no floor stops water coming in. After that, both can work. Epoxy seals the surface and wipes clean, with texture added for grip near the washer. Polished concrete tolerates occasional water well too, though it can show marks if spills sit for days.