Floor Coating Installation Process in Des Moines
Most floor coatings fail for one reason: bad prep. A coating is only as strong as the concrete under it. Many companies skip steps to save time, and the floor peels in a year or two.
At Premier Floor Coatings, we follow the same careful process on every job in Des Moines. Here is exactly how we install your floor, step by step, so you know what you are paying for. We have done this work since 2019.
Step 1: Free On-Site Assessment
We start by looking at your concrete in person. We check for cracks, pits, old coatings, and moisture. We measure the space and talk about how you use it. Then we pick the right coating and give you a clear price. No guessing, and no surprise costs later.
Step 2: Diamond Grinding and Surface Prep
This is the step that makes a floor last. We grind the concrete with a diamond grinder. This opens up the surface so the coating can grip. It also removes old paint, sealers, and failing coatings. We never coat over a smooth or dirty slab, because that is why cheap floors peel.
Step 3: Crack and Pit Repair
Bare concrete often has cracks, chips, and low spots. We fill and patch these before any coating goes down. This gives you a smooth, even floor with no weak points. Skipping this step leaves gaps where coatings fail.
Step 4: Base Coat and Color Flakes
Now we put down the base coat. While it is still wet, we broadcast color flakes across the floor. The flakes add grip and give the floor its look. You pick the color blend during your assessment. We work in sections so the coat goes on even.
Step 5: Clear Top Coat
A clear top coat goes on last. This layer locks in the flakes and protects the floor. It is what makes the surface tough against hot tires, salt, oil, and daily wear. For most garages we use polyaspartic here because it cures fast and does not yellow.
Step 6: Cure and Final Walkthrough
The floor needs a short time to cure. Polyaspartic cures fast, so most floors are ready to walk on the same evening and to park on the next day. Before we leave, we walk the floor with you and check every detail. We clean up and haul away our mess.
How Long the Whole Process Takes
Most one-car and two-car garages are done in a single day. Bigger floors or jobs that need old coating removed can take a second day. We give you a clear timeline during your assessment, so you can plan around it.
What We Need From You
We make the process easy on you. Clear the floor of cars, totes, and shelves before we arrive. Give us access to the space and an outlet for our gear. That is about it. We handle the rest from prep to cleanup.
Why Our Process Lasts in Des Moines
Iowa is hard on floors. Winter brings road salt and slush that your car tracks in. Salt eats at concrete and lifts weak coatings. The freeze and thaw cycle pushes on cracks. Summer brings heat and humidity. Our process is built for this. We grind every slab, repair every crack, and pick coatings that handle our wide temperature swings. That is why our floors hold up season after season.
Service Areas
Premier Floor Coatings installs floors across the Des Moines metro. We work in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Clive, Altoona, Grimes, Norwalk, and Pleasant Hill. Live near these cities? We likely cover your area. Reach out and ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does floor coating installation take?
Most one-car and two-car garages are done in one day. Larger floors or jobs that need old coatings removed may take two days. We give you a firm timeline before we start.
Why is grinding so important?
Grinding opens the concrete so the coating can bond. Without it, the coating sits on top and peels. Most failed floors were never ground. We grind every floor we coat.
Can I park on the floor right away?
Not right away. Polyaspartic cures fast, so you can usually walk on it the same evening and park on it the next day. We tell you the exact times for your floor.
Do I need to do anything to prepare?
Just clear the space before we arrive. Move out cars, totes, and shelves, and give us access and an outlet. We handle prep, coating, and cleanup.
Will you remove my old epoxy or paint?
Yes. We grind off old coatings, paint, and sealers as part of prep. The new coating bonds to clean, solid concrete.
What coating do you use?
We use polyaspartic and epoxy. We pick the right one for your floor and how you use it. For most garages we suggest polyaspartic for its speed and strength.
About Premier Floor Coatings
Premier Floor Coatings installs garage and basement floor coatings in Des Moines and nearby cities including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Clive, Altoona, Grimes, Norwalk, and Pleasant Hill. The company has worked in this area since 2019, which is more than six years of experience. Our process includes diamond grinding, crack repair, a base coat with color flakes, and a clear top coat. We are a family owned business focused only on floor coatings.
Why Customers Trust Us
Homeowners choose Premier Floor Coatings because our process is careful and clear. We do the prep work that most companies rush. We explain each step and give honest pricing up front. And we know Iowa weather, so we build floors that last. Floors are all we do, and we take pride in every one.