Standard concrete absorbs oil, stains permanently, and degrades under foot and vehicle traffic. Epoxy floor coatings create a seamless, chemical-resistant surface that looks professional, cleans in minutes, and lasts for decades. Applied in 1–2 days with minimal downtime.
“Got two other quotes that didn’t mention grinding the concrete first. Lazar explained exactly why diamond grinding matters for adhesion, did the job right, and the epoxy floor is still perfect after 2 years of daily forklift traffic. Would not use anyone else.”
Rob S.
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The most popular epoxy application. Garage floor epoxy brisbane homeowners rely on most: transforming a stained, pitted concrete slab into a sealed, easy-clean surface that handles daily vehicle and foot traffic. We diamond grind before coating, not acid etch, for adhesion that actually lasts. See our specialty painting services for surface preparation detail.
Heavy-duty warehouse floor coating systems: two-pack polyurethane applied over diamond-ground concrete, rated for forklift traffic and chemical exposure. Anti-slip additives available for wet areas and loading docks. Part of our broader industrial painting Brisbane service.
High-gloss or satin epoxy finishes for automotive showrooms, retail floors, and hospitality fit-outs. Flake, metallic, and solid colour options to match any brand environment.
Penetrating sealers and surface coatings for outdoor concrete. UV-stable, non-slip, and low maintenance.
Slip-resistant coatings for pool decks, wet areas, and outdoor entertaining surfaces.
Need full-facility painting alongside your floor coating? Our commercial painting Brisbane team can coordinate walls, ceilings, and floors in a single staged project. Minimising downtime and site access disruptions.
Each system performs differently under different traffic and light conditions. Here’s what separates them, and when each one is the right call. All three are available for garage floor coatings, warehouse floors, and commercial showrooms.
Six stages from bare concrete to a sealed, professional finish. Each step is non-negotiable. Skipping any one of them is how epoxy fails.
Concrete condition, moisture content, and existing coatings tested. Moisture issues identified before the job starts, not discovered after.
Mechanical preparation for maximum adhesion. Not acid etching. Diamond grinding opens the concrete surface and removes contaminants that cause delamination.
All cracks filled and feathered flush. Control joints addressed before coating.
Penetrating epoxy primer applied to the prepared surface. Bonds to concrete, seals porosity, gives the base coat something to grip.
Colour coat applied to the primed surface. For flake epoxy floor finishes, vinyl flakes are broadcast evenly at full saturation before the base coat sets.
Two coats of clear polyurethane top coat for durability, UV stability, and gloss. Foot traffic: 24 hours. Vehicle traffic: 72 hours.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Got two other quotes that didn't mention grinding the concrete first. Lazar explained exactly why diamond grinding matters for adhesion, did the job right, and the epoxy floor is still perfect after 2 years of daily forklift traffic. Would not use anyone else.”
“Metro painted our 2,400m² warehouse floor and walls. Professional crew, proper PPE throughout, and the epoxy coating is holding up 18 months later with heavy forklift traffic. Communication was excellent from quote to completion.”
“Lazar and his team repainted our entire home interior in 3 days. Prep work was meticulous. Every surface filled and sanded before a roller touched the wall. The finish is flawless and the house feels brand new. The quote was written, detailed, and exactly what we paid.”
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ABOUT THE ESTIMATOR
Founder & Estimator | Metro Painting Group
Third-generation painter. 15+ years quoting and managing floor coating projects across Brisbane. I assess every concrete slab in person: moisture content, existing coatings, surface condition, before specifying a system. That’s the only way to give you a quote that holds and a result that lasts under real traffic.
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QUICK ANSWER
A standard single-car garage (up to 50m²) with diamond grinding, flake finish, and polyurethane top coat: $1,800–$3,500. Double garage: $2,800–$5,500. Commercial warehouse floor: quoted per m², typically $35–$65/m² including diamond grind.
Diamond grinding is mandatory for adhesion. Any quote that skips it will fail early. We use Ardex, Flowcrete, and Sika systems. Cure time: 2–3 days before foot traffic, 7 days before vehicles return.
The only accurate number comes from a free on-site assessment. We measure, test the concrete, and provide a written quote within 24 hours.
FAQ
A professionally applied epoxy floor coating in Brisbane, with correct diamond grinding preparation, should last 10–15 years in a residential garage under normal use. Industrial floors with heavy forklift traffic or chemical exposure: 7–10 years before maintenance or recoat is needed. The key variable is preparation: epoxy applied over unprepared or poorly prepared concrete will start peeling within 2–3 years regardless of product quality.
Most concrete floors can be coated, but the concrete needs to be structurally sound, dry, and correctly prepared. We test moisture levels before quoting, if moisture is too high, standard epoxy will delaminate. Concrete with active moisture issues requires a moisture-vapour barrier primer before any coating. We won't apply epoxy over concrete that will fail. We tell you upfront.
Epoxy is the base coat system. It bonds to concrete, creates the substrate, and provides chemical resistance. Polyurethane is applied over epoxy as a clear top coat. It provides UV stability, scratch resistance, and the final gloss or satin finish. For garage floors and commercial applications we use a polyurethane floor coating over the epoxy base. The combination of both systems is what gives you the 10+ year result.
Clear the floor completely, no vehicles, no stored items, no shelving units. Clean oil stains as much as possible (we will treat these during prep, but less contamination is better). That is all you need to do. Our crew handles the rest: diamond grinding, crack repairs, priming, and coating. Return-to-vehicle-traffic time is 72 hours from final coat.
Rarely. Existing paint must be fully removed or confirmed to be adhering at 100% before epoxy can be applied on top. In most cases, grinding off existing paint and starting from bare concrete produces a better result than coating over it. We assess the existing coating during the on-site inspection and advise accordingly. We will not quote a job where the result will fail.
A single-car garage epoxy floor in Brisbane (18–25m²) with diamond grinding, flake finish, and polyurethane top coat typically runs $1,200–$2,200. Double garages sit between $2,000–$3,500. Warehouse floors are quoted per square metre, typically $25–$65/m² depending on system type and concrete condition. All quotes include the full preparation, no hidden extras.
A standard smooth epoxy finish can be slippery when wet. For garage floors, pool surrounds, and wet areas we broadcast a non-slip aggregate into the top coat during application. This creates a textured finish that provides grip when wet without affecting cleanability. We specify this on any floor that will see water exposure.
Standard epoxy is not UV-stable and will chalk, yellow, and degrade in direct sunlight. For outdoor concrete, driveways, pool surrounds, patios, we use UV-stable polyurethane coatings and penetrating concrete sealers designed for exterior exposure. We'll specify the right system for your application during the on-site assessment.
AREAS WE SERVICE
We service 24+ suburbs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Ipswich. Same-day quotes available across all areas.
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