Lafayette Epoxy Floors put this guide together for Lafayette and Acadiana property owners comparing floor coating quotes. Coatings are priced job by job, so this page lists no rates. The price per square foot swings widely with the details below, so always get a written quote. Two garages of the same size can land far apart because of what the concrete looks like, how much moisture it carries and how many coats go down.
Use these factors to describe your floor clearly, and ask each installer to break the quote into parts so you can see what is driving the total.
Factors that change the estimate
Square footage and layout
Bigger floors use more material, but mobilization, grinding setup and travel are spread across more area, so a three-car garage often prices better per foot than a single bay. Steps, drains, columns, stem walls and many inside corners add hand work.
Slab condition and old coatings
A clean, sound slab is the starting point. Oil soaking, paint, old sealers, failed epoxy, tile adhesive or a rough, spalled surface all add removal and grinding time. A floor that was coated before usually costs more to prep than bare concrete. See concrete grinding and prep.
Cracks, pits and joints
Hairline cracks are routine. Wide cracks, settled sections, chipped control joints and pitted areas need filling and grinding flush, and the amount varies a lot from one slab to the next. Ask whether joints will be filled or honored. See crack repair.
Moisture in the slab
In a humid, low-lying region, moisture testing is worth asking about on every job. If readings are high, a vapor-tolerant primer or a dedicated moisture barrier coat adds material and a step to the schedule. Skipping it on a damp slab is a common reason coatings lift. See moisture mitigation.
Coating system and thickness
A single coat of thin, water-based product is very different from a 100% solids epoxy base, full flake broadcast and a polyaspartic topcoat. More coats, thicker builds, full flake coverage, metallic pigments and chemical-resistant topcoats each add material and labor. Ask for the mil thickness or product name of every layer.
Finish and appearance choices
Solid color with a light texture is the simplest finish. Partial flake, full flake broadcast, metallic epoxy, custom logos and stripes for work zones each add steps. Anti-slip additives are worth asking about for wet entries and ramps, and UV-stable topcoats matter for floors that see daylight from an open door.
Ask how the finish will be maintained, which cleaners are safe, and when a fresh topcoat might be needed.
Schedule, access and extras
Emptying the garage, moving shelving, and working around a water heater or freezer can add time if the installer handles it. Fast-cure systems may cost more in material but shorten how long the space is out of use, which matters for a business. Weather can also move the date; muggy or stormy stretches can push work back a day.
Commercial jobs may need night or weekend work, phased areas, cove base up the walls or specific safety and cleanability requirements. Check with the city or parish about any permit or inspection for commercial spaces.
Questions to ask with every quote
- How many square feet are included, and are stem walls or steps coated?
- Will the floor be diamond ground, shot blasted or acid etched?
- How will cracks, pits and joints be handled?
- Will the slab be tested for moisture, and what happens if it fails?
- What is every coat, its product type and thickness?
- How long before walking, and before parking a car?
- What written terms do you offer if the coating lifts or peels?
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a price over the phone?
A rough range is sometimes possible from measurements and photos, but slab condition and moisture usually need a site visit before a firm written quote.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Requesting a quote costs nothing, and any work is priced and contracted directly with the local installer you choose. See how it works.