Garage Floor Coating Price Guide

How Much Does Garage Floor Coating Cost?

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How Much Does a Garage Floor Coating Cost in Kansas City?

If you are considering a garage floor coating, you probably want a realistic idea of what the project will cost. The short answer is that pricing depends on your garage, the condition of the concrete and the amount of preparation needed before the coating is installed.

At Hello Garage of Kansas City, we inspect and measure each floor before providing a quote. This allows us to give you an accurate price based on your space rather than a general estimate that could change once the project begins.

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What Affects Garage Floor Coating Prices?

A two-car garage typically costs less to coat than a large three-car garage, workshop or detached building. We measure the actual floor instead of estimating the size based only on the number of garage doors.

Your project may also include:

  • Steps leading into the home
  • Concrete stem walls
  • Storage or workshop areas
  • Entryways and landings
  • Floor drains or other detailed areas

These features can add to the total surface area and installation time.

Garage floors throughout the Kansas City area are exposed to changing temperatures, moisture and road salt carried in by vehicles. Over time, the concrete may develop cracks, pitting, stains or worn areas.

Small cracks and surface imperfections are common. More extensive damage may require additional repair work before the coating can be installed.

If your garage floor already has paint, sealer or an older epoxy coating, it may need to be removed. Peeling or poorly bonded coatings cannot simply be covered with another layer and expected to last.

Removing a failing coating requires additional preparation, which can affect the overall cost of the project.

Proper preparation is one of the most important parts of a garage floor coating project. Professional concrete grinding opens the surface of the concrete and helps the coating form a strong bond.

The amount of preparation required will depend on the floor’s age, condition, previous coatings and exposure to oil or other contaminants.

Not all garage floor coatings are the same. Floor paint and DIY epoxy kits may cost less initially, but the products and installation process are different from those used for a professionally installed floor.

Hello Garage installs a 100% polyaspartic floor coating system designed for durability, UV stability and everyday use. The system also includes decorative flake, giving the garage a clean, finished look while adding texture to the surface.

What Are My Garage Floor Coating Options in Kansas City?

Least Expensive:

DIY coatings from your Big-box store

  • Almost always epoxy-based
  • Epoxies are larger molecules that do not sink into the concrete.
  • Intended for very short-term “spruce up” or to prepare a home for sale.

Still Pretty Cheap:

Professional Epoxy

  • Large molecule that sits on top of the surface.
  • Very hard, but very brittle – microscopic cracks develop easily.
  • No UV resistance – yellows and fades with time.
  • Easier to install than other options.

More Expensive

Polyurea

  • Smaller molecule, but minimal penetration into concrete surface due to “crosslay”.
  • Very flexible when new.
  • Highly susceptible to UV damage.
  • Become brittle when UV exposed.
  • Professional installation required.

Also More Expensive:

Polyaspartic

  • Small molecule with excellent surface penetration and adhesion.
  • Moderately flexible, resistant to cracking.
  • 100% UV resistant (unless blended with Polyurea – check materials data sheet for 100% Aliphatic composition).
  • Professional installation required.

Blends

  • To save money, some companies use the best product — Polyaspartic — for the topcoat only. They still use epoxy or polyurea for the basecoat.
  • Epoxy base coat with Polyaspartic on top: This adds flexibility to the top layer, but the adhesion issues epoxies have will still be present.
  • Polyurea base with Polyaspartic on top: This prevents yellowing from UV rays, BUT the Polyaspartic top coat, while UV resistant itself, DOES NOT provide UV protection to the polyurea below. So, the base polyurea will degrade over time. Adhesion is also not as good with Polyureas, and applying a Polyaspartic top coat does nothing to improve that.

Epoxy vs. Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coatings

DIY
Big Box
Store Product		 Professional Epoxy Epoxy /
Polyaspartic Blend		 Polyurea Polyurea /
Polyaspartic Blend		 Polyaspartic
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Hello Garage
Cost
Stickiness Terrible Bad Bad Better Better Best
Flexibility None None

Good
top coat only

Excellent
when new

Excellent
only initially

 Best
UV Resistance None None Top coat only None Top coat only Best
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Frequently Asked Questions

Garage makeovers vary in cost due to many factors. In general, a garage makeover costs about $4,000 but can range greatly based on choices. If you are looking to get an exact price for your space, give us a call at 1.888.59.GARAGE. We’d love to help you!

A failing coating generally needs to be removed before a new system is installed. Applying another coating directly over peeling epoxy will not correct the bond between the original coating and the concrete.

Many common cracks can be repaired as part of the preparation process. We will inspect the floor to determine what repairs are appropriate before the coating is applied.

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Whether you are in Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit or another nearby community, Hello Garage can help you explore options for your garage floor.

Schedule a free estimate to get a clear price based on your space, your concrete and the way you want to use your garage.

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