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Epoxy Flooring in Shenandoah, LA
Stripping tired garage paint and old coatings so a new floor bonds to bare concrete.
- Free on-site estimates, with the slab moisture-tested before we recommend a system
- Written, itemized quotes that list every prep step and coat
- Surface prep explained up front: grinding, crack repair and dew point checks
Starting Over on a Worn Garage Floor
Epoxy flooring in Shenandoah is often a second try. Shenandoah grew from 13,429 residents in 1990 to 17,070 in 2000, so many homes now have garage floors that are 25 to 35 years old. Plenty of them were painted or rolled with a kit along the way. When that coating starts peeling around the tires, owners call us to start over.
Why old garage paint lets go
Thin garage paints and one-part kits sit on top of the concrete instead of bonding into it. Hot tires soften them, and moisture pushes from below. Once one patch lifts, the rest follows. Coating over that layer only builds on a weak base, so we remove it.
Grinding back to clean concrete
We use diamond grinders with dust collection to strip old paint, sealers and stains. That opens the pores so a new primer can soak in. If we find old oil deep in the slab, we treat it before coating. You will see the bare floor before anything new goes down.
Drainage work nearby
Shenandoah is now part of the City of St. George, where a federal and local flood-risk project is under way. Wikipedia lists about $148.5 million for Jones Creek and its tributaries, including 16 miles of reinforced concrete lining. Better drainage is welcome, but your slab still sits on damp ground in a wet region. We test moisture before every install.
What to choose the second time
Owners who had a thin coating fail usually want a thicker, longer-lasting system. A full flake floor with a polyaspartic topcoat is a strong upgrade over a painted floor. We explain the layers in writing so you can compare it to what you had.
Shenandoah Notes on Age and Drainage
- 1990s growth. Shenandoah's population rose from 13,429 in 1990 to 17,070 in 2000, a 27.1% increase.
- Housing count. The 2000 census counted 6,053 housing units in Shenandoah, which sits about 39 feet above sea level.
- Jones Creek project. Flood work in the St. George area includes about $148.5 million for Jones Creek and tributaries, with 16 miles of concrete lining.
- Now part of St. George. Wikipedia lists Shenandoah as a former census designated place now absorbed into the City of St. George.
Shenandoah Questions
My garage paint is peeling. Can you coat right over it?
No. The old paint comes off under the grinder first. Coating over a failing layer only ties the new floor to a weak base.
Why did my DIY garage kit fail so quickly?
Thin kits and paints sit on top of the concrete and soften under hot tires. Moisture from below adds stress. Grinding the slab and using a heavier system gives a far stronger bond.
Will the Jones Creek drainage work change my floor needs?
It may reduce surface flooding, but slab moisture is a separate issue. We still test, and the readings decide which primer we use.
What system should replace a failed garage coating?
Most owners move to a full flake system with a polyaspartic topcoat. It is thicker and more durable than paint or a thin kit.
Free Estimates in Shenandoah, LA
Peeling garage coating in Shenandoah? We will inspect it and quote the fix free.
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