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Lafayette Epoxy Floors is the Lafayette starting point for shop and outbuilding floor coatings. Tell us the building size, what you work on in it and whether the slab is new or years old. Request a free quote and a local epoxy flooring installer will call you back.
Detached metal shops are common on larger lots across Acadiana, from Scott and Duson out to the farm roads around Maurice and Abbeville. They hold bass boats, side-by-sides, tractors, project cars and welding rigs, and their floors take a different beating from a typical attached garage.
Jacks, stands and dropped tools
Steel jack stands, rolling floor jacks and dropped wrenches put point loads on a coating. A thicker epoxy base with a full flake broadcast and a hard topcoat holds up better than a thin, single-color coat. If you plan to install a vehicle lift, ask the installer to coordinate so anchors go in the right order and the coating is finished cleanly around the posts.
Welding and grinding sparks can mark any resin floor. Ask about a mat or a bare work zone for hot work.
New slabs need time
A freshly poured shop slab needs to cure before it is coated, often around a month, and the installer may test it for moisture first. If the building is still going up, mention the pour date in your request. Ask whether the concrete was finished with a curing compound or hard trowel, since both affect grinding.
Open-sided or uninsulated metal buildings swing with the weather. Coating schedules here follow the temperature and humidity inside the building.
Oil, fuel and chemicals
Brake fluid, gasoline, battery acid and degreasers each attack coatings differently. Ask for a topcoat rated for what you use. For bigger buildings with forklifts, see warehouse floor coatings, and for a standard attached garage see garage floor epoxy.
Frequently asked questions
Should the shop floor be smooth or textured?
A light texture adds grip when the floor gets wet or oily, while smoother floors are easier to roll creepers on. Many owners pick a middle ground.
Can an old oil-stained shop floor be coated?
Often yes, after degreasing and grinding. Deeply soaked spots may need extra cleaning or a special primer.
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Concrete Grinding and Prep
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