Garage Floors That Actually Last

Residential epoxy flooring for garages and workshops in Plano, Texas

Your garage in Plano takes a beating from car tires, spills, and the kind of temperature swings that crack untreated concrete. Residential epoxy flooring systems are installed to create a surface that holds up under daily use while looking cleaner and more finished than bare concrete. Cloud 9 Coatings applies coatings designed for North Texas garages, where summer heat and moisture can cause weaker products to peel or discolor within months.

The installation starts with grinding the concrete to remove oils, dirt, and any existing coatings that might interfere with bonding. The surface is then tested for moisture and prepped with crack filler where needed. Epoxy is applied in layers, with decorative flake or metallic finishes available depending on your preference. The final topcoat seals the system and adds resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and UV exposure.

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How the coating changes your garage floor

Your garage floor in Plano gets ground down to remove contaminants and open the concrete pores for bonding. Cracks and chips are filled, and the surface is vacuumed clean. The epoxy base coat is rolled on, followed by decorative flakes or solid color, and then sealed with a clear topcoat. The entire process typically takes two days, with a cure time of several more days before full use.

Once finished, you will notice a floor that no longer dusts, stains from oil spills wipe up easily, and the surface stays intact even when you drag toolboxes or park hot tires on it. The coating reflects light better than bare concrete, making your garage brighter without additional fixtures. It also resists the moisture that seeps up through slabs during humid months.

The system works best on slabs that are structurally sound and free from active moisture problems. It does not fix foundation settlement or deep structural cracks, but it does protect and improve floors that are in good condition. Cloud 9 Coatings uses professional-grade materials, not the retail kits that fail under vehicle traffic.

What homeowners usually want to know beforehand

Homeowners in Plano often have similar questions about how the flooring will hold up and what the installation involves, so these answers cover the practical details that affect your decision and timeline.

How long before I can park my car on the floor?
You can walk on the floor after 24 hours, but vehicle traffic should wait 5 to 7 days to allow full curing. Cloud 9 Coatings will give you a specific timeline based on the coating system and temperature during installation.
What happens if the concrete has cracks?
Small cracks are filled during prep, and the epoxy coating helps prevent them from widening. Large structural cracks or active movement may require repair before coating to ensure long-term bonding.
Why do some garage coatings peel after a year?
Most peeling happens because the concrete was not ground properly, moisture was present during installation, or a retail-grade product was used. Professional prep and moisture testing prevent these failures.
How does the floor handle hot tires?
Professional epoxy systems are designed to handle the heat from tires without softening or peeling. Retail kits and thin coatings often fail under thermal stress, but industrial-grade materials used by Cloud 9 Coatings resist it.
What kind of finishes are available?
You can choose solid colors, decorative flake blends, or metallic finishes depending on the look you want. Flake systems add texture and slip resistance, while metallics create a high-end, reflective appearance.

Cloud 9 Coatings installs residential epoxy flooring throughout Plano, helping homeowners upgrade garages and workshops with coatings that outlast typical DIY products. Get a free residential epoxy flooring estimate to start your project.