What to Know About Floor Prep Before Installing Concrete Coatings

The success of any concrete floor—whether epoxy, stain, or overlay—starts with proper surface preparation. It’s not the flashy part of the job, but it’s the most important.

🔹 Why Floor Prep Matters

If the concrete isn’t clean, level, and dry, coatings won’t bond properly. That leads to peeling, cracking, or bubbling down the road.

🔹 What’s Involved in Floor Prep?

At High Definition Floors, we tailor our prep based on the condition of your slab and the type of system we’re installing. That may include:

• Concrete grinding to remove old coatings or smooth the surface

• Moisture testing and mitigation

• Self-leveling overlays to fix uneven areas

• Joint and crack repair

• Shot blasting or scarifying if needed for texture

🔹 Good Prep = Long-Term Results

The extra time spent on surface prep means better adhesion, a smoother finish, and fewer issues in the future. Whether it’s polished concrete or a new epoxy system, we always start with the right foundation.

Have questions about how we prep floors? Give us a call—we’re happy to walk you through it.