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Short North · Franklin County

Epoxy Coating in Short North, Columbus, OH

Epoxy behind Short North bars and in busy kitchens.

Short North businesses run on busy floors. Behind the bar, spills hit the concrete all night. Restaurant kitchens get mopped with hot water every shift, and salons deal with hair color and chemicals. Epoxy is built for that kind of work. It seals the slab so liquids stay on top, and cove base keeps grime from collecting at the walls. Condo owners in converted buildings use it too, in garages, storage rooms and home gyms where a sealed, bright floor is easier to keep clean.

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Epoxy coating system, in cross-sectionAfter diamond grinding, a roller lays an epoxy primer, a solid color body coat and a clear glossy topcoat, building the coating up in layers. EPOXY COATING Solid color system, built up in layers 1Grind & profile2Epoxy primer3Color body coat4Clear topcoat
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Epoxy Coating · Short North

Epoxy Coating for Short North homes and businesses

Most Short North spaces have had several tenants, so the slab often carries old tile adhesive, paint and patches. Grinding removes all of it and gives the coating a sound surface to bond to. Cracks and bolt holes are filled. A moisture test sets the primer. Then comes the body coat, solid color in kitchens, flake or metallic in customer areas, and a topcoat chosen for the job: chemical-resistant for salons and kitchens, polyaspartic for garages. Texture is added wherever floors stay wet.

From our Westerville Road shop, the Short North is about 15 to 20 minutes away, so night starts and closed-day work are simple to schedule. A bar or small kitchen often takes two to three days. Foot traffic is usually fine within a day, and equipment goes back a few days later. Loading and parking on High Street get planned at the estimate. Epoxy fits restaurant and bar owners, salons, and condo owners who want a garage or gym floor that cleans up fast.

ZIP codes we cover in Short North
4320143215
From our shop9 miles
Drive time~15-20 min
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What's Included

What an epoxy coating job in Short North includes

Every Short North project starts with a free visit from our crew. Short North is about 15-20 minutes from our Westerville Road shop, and the work follows the same scope below, sized to your slab.

Solid color

Clean, bright single color for garages, basements, shops and work areas.

Metallic

Swirled, pearlescent epoxy for showrooms, bars, basements and statement rooms.

Industrial high-build

Thick epoxy and polyaspartic coats for forklifts, carts and chemical spills.

Decorative flake

Vinyl chips broadcast into the base coat for texture. See epoxy flake flooring

How It Works

How epoxy coating works in Short North

Same careful steps on every job, sized to your floor.

  1. 1

    Test & plan

    We look at the slab, check moisture and old coatings, and help you pick the system and color.

  2. 2

    Grind & repair

    Diamond grinding opens the pores. Cracks, pits and spalls are filled and ground flush.

  3. 3

    Build the coats

    Primer and a pigmented or metallic body coat go down in controlled layers.

  4. 4

    Topcoat & cure

    A clear, UV-stable topcoat seals it in. We walk you through cure and move-in timing.

FAQ

Epoxy Coating in Short North: questions

What Short North property owners ask about epoxy coating.

What is the best garage floor epoxy company in Short North, OH?

Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio coats private garages, storage rooms and bike rooms in Short North condo and loft buildings. Those floors do well with flake epoxy, and we work building rules on noise and elevator use into the schedule. The crew comes from our office at 5605 Westerville Rd in northeast Columbus, and the written quote lists the prep and finish.

I'm opening a salon in the Short North. Will hair dye stain an epoxy floor?

A chemical-resistant topcoat holds up well to hair dye if spills are wiped up within a reasonable time. Lighter colors may show dye faster, so many salons pick gray or a flake blend. Mats at the color station help too.

What is the best epoxy flooring company in Short North, OH?

Short North bars and restaurants turn to Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio for epoxy behind the bar and in kitchens, with cove base and a grippy topcoat for wet floors. Storefronts in this Columbus neighborhood often hide patches and paint from past tenants, which we grind away after a moisture test. The free estimate also covers loading in tight alleys off High Street.

My Short North condo garage space has oil spots from the last owner. Will flake epoxy cover them?

After grinding and treating the oil, yes. The flake hides any faint shadows left behind. Check with your HOA first about work hours and whether the garage floor belongs to you or to the association.

Is metallic epoxy too flashy for a Short North cocktail lounge?

It can be just right for a lounge. Metallic finishes in darker tones look deep and moody under low light. They need a flat, well-prepped slab and a topcoat chosen for spills. A sample during the estimate helps you decide.

We need a non-slip floor for a Short North kitchen line. How is grip added to epoxy?

An anti-slip aggregate gets mixed into or broadcast onto the topcoat. More texture means more grip but slightly harder cleaning. For kitchen lines, a medium texture is a common balance between safety and easy mopping.

Our Short North retail space has uneven old concrete. Can epoxy even it out?

Grinding and patching smooth most unevenness. Deep dips get filled with repair mortar before coating. Epoxy follows the shape of the slab, so very wavy floors may need more leveling first, and that's covered in the quote.

Will epoxy fumes bother the apartments above our Short North shop?

Some products have an odor while curing. Low-odor options and good ventilation keep it to a minimum. Work can be timed to avoid peak hours, and it helps to let upstairs neighbors know ahead of time.

I want a home gym in my Short North loft. Is epoxy tough enough for weights?

High-build epoxy handles a home gym well, and rubber mats in the lifting area protect it from dropped weights. A textured topcoat adds grip during workouts. It also cleans easily after sweaty sessions.

How long will a Short North bar floor coated with epoxy last?

With a good topcoat and normal care, it lasts many years. High-traffic areas may need a fresh topcoat down the road. Regular mopping and mats at the stations keep it looking good longer.

Service Area

Epoxy Coating for Short North from our Columbus shop

Short North is about 15-20 minutes from our Westerville Road shop. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate and a written quote from our own crew.

Concrete Polish and Epoxy Ohio5605 Westerville Rd., STE. A, Columbus, OH 43231(614) 715-7108Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM, Sat-Sun closed
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