Garage Epoxy Flooring in Wollongong & the Illawarra
A properly prepared epoxy coating turns a dusty, stained garage slab into a floor that sweeps clean and shrugs off oil drips. Tell us about your garage and we’ll arrange a free quote from an independent local contractor.
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- Flake, solid-colour and metallic finishes
- Preparation explained on the quote
Is an epoxy coating right for your garage?
From Thirroul and Corrimal to Shellharbour and Kiama, most single and double garages are good candidates. What matters is the condition of the slab and how you use the space.
Good for
- Single, double and triple garages
- Home workshops and hobby spaces
- Garages used as a gym, games room or storage
- Carports and garage entries, with a UV-stable topcoat
- New slabs that have fully cured
Problems it fixes
- Concrete dust tracked into the house
- Oil, brake fluid and tyre marks soaking into bare concrete
- Old garage paint that is peeling or lifting
- Hairline cracks, chips and a tired, patchy look
- A floor that is hard to sweep or hose clean
Preparation comes first
Garage floors work harder than most concrete in the house, and most carry years of oil, tyre residue and sometimes old paint. A coating only stays put if it bonds to clean, open concrete.
Expect the contractor to diamond grind the whole floor with dust extraction, remove loose or old coatings, fill cracks and chips, and check for moisture coming up through the slab. Acid etching alone is not enough for a long-lasting garage floor.
Garage floor finishes
Most garages suit one of three finishes. Ask the contractor for samples or photos of each before you decide, or read more about flake epoxy flooring and decorative and metallic epoxy.
| Finish | Looks like | Suits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flake | Coloured vinyl flakes broadcast over the base coat, from a light scatter to full coverage | Most garages, and busy family and workshop floors | Hides dust, small marks and minor slab imperfections, and adds some texture underfoot |
| Solid colour | One even colour, usually grey, with a gloss or satin topcoat | Workshops and tidy, minimal garages | Shows dust and tyre marks more than flake; anti-slip additive is worth considering |
| Metallic | Swirled pearlescent pigments that give a marbled look | Showcase garages and display spaces | Costs more, is harder to touch up, and the look depends on the installer’s technique |
What installation usually involves
Many garage floors take two to three days on site, depending on the system, the slab and the weather. The contractor will confirm the timing on your quote.
Cure times
Light foot traffic is often possible after about a day. Vehicles usually need several days, and cool or humid weather, common on the Illawarra coast in winter, slows curing. Fast-curing systems such as polyaspartic can shorten this. Ask for cure times in writing.
- Clear the garage. You empty the garage and move vehicles out before work starts.
- Grind and repair. The slab is diamond ground, old coatings are removed, and cracks and chips are filled.
- Base coat. The primer or base coat goes down, often with flake broadcast into it while wet.
- Scrape and topcoat. Loose flake is scraped back and a clear protective topcoat is applied.
- Cure and handover. The floor is left to cure, and you are told when it can be walked and driven on.
What a garage coating does well
- Seals the concrete, so dust stops and spills wipe up
- Resists oil, fuel and most household chemicals
- Brightens the garage by reflecting light
- Easy to sweep, mop or hose down
- Covers stains and minor imperfections, especially with flake
Worth knowing
- Gloss finishes can be slippery when wet without an anti-slip additive
- Standard epoxy yellows in direct sun, so open garages and entries need a UV-stable topcoat
- Large cracks that are still moving can show through again
- Damp slabs need moisture testing and may need a moisture-tolerant primer
What affects the price
Garage floors are quoted on the actual job rather than a flat rate. These are the main things that move the price.
- Size of the garage (small floors cost more per square metre)
- Slab condition, and how much grinding and repair it needs
- Removing old paint or coatings
- The system and finish you choose
- Steps, edges, drains and access
Looking after the floor
Sweep or vacuum grit regularly, since it acts like sandpaper under tyres and shoes. Mop with warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner, and wipe up oil, fuel and brake fluid promptly.
Use mats under bike stands and kickstands, and avoid dragging heavy steel equipment across the floor. How long it lasts depends mostly on the preparation, the thickness of the system and how hard the garage is used, so ask the contractor what to expect for yours.
Related services
Garage floor quotes across the Illawarra
Surrounding areas on request.
Garage floor questions
How much does a garage epoxy floor cost?
It depends on the size of the garage, the slab condition, the preparation, any old coatings and the finish. Small single garages cost more per square metre than large floors because setup and grinding are a bigger share of the job. Send a few photos with your enquiry for a more accurate quote.
Can epoxy go over old garage paint?
Not reliably. Paint and old coatings are usually ground off so the new system bonds to the concrete. Coating over them is a common reason garage floors peel.
Will hot tyres lift the coating?
Thin coatings can lift under hot tyres. A properly ground slab and a full system with a quality topcoat greatly reduce the risk. Ask the contractor about hot-tyre resistance for the system they propose.
Can a new slab be coated?
Yes, once the concrete has cured. New slabs often need about four weeks, and the contractor may test the moisture level first.
Do I need to empty the garage?
Yes. The floor needs to be completely clear for grinding and coating, and stays clear until it has cured.
Is flake or solid colour better for a garage?
Flake is the most popular choice because it hides dust and marks and adds some grip. Solid colour suits workshops and a clean, uniform look, but shows dust more.
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