Garage Floor Coatings
Full-Flake Hybrid Garage Coatings in South Florida
Decorative flake broadcast to full coverage over prepared concrete and sealed under a clear top coat. Our package rate includes ordinary mechanical preparation, the coating system and normal equipment.
Serving Palm Beach County·Broward County·Miami-Dade County
- Full-Flake Hybrid: $9.50 per sq ft
- Existing coating removal: $2.50 per sq ft
In a full-flake floor, colored flakes are broadcast into the wet base coat until the surface is completely covered, rather than sprinkled lightly across it. After curing, the excess is removed, the surface is scraped level and a clear top coat locks it in. The flake layer adds thickness and texture, and its multi-tone pattern hides dust, tire marks and small slab imperfections better than any single color.
Hybrid means the base coat and the top coat use different coating chemistries, each chosen for its job in the system. The specific products are named in your written estimate.
Scope
What the package rate includes
- Ordinary mechanical preparation of the concrete
- The coating system: base coat, flake broadcast to full coverage, and clear top coat
- Normal equipment needed to prepare the slab and install the system
- Removal of excess flake and scraping of the broadcast layer before top coating
- Guidance on returning the floor to use, based on the products installed
Preparation and installation
How the system is installed
Assess
We check the slab for cracks, moisture signs, contamination and existing coatings, and confirm that ordinary preparation is sufficient or identify what else is needed.
Prepare mechanically
The slab is ground to remove the weak surface layer and open the concrete. This ordinary preparation is part of the package rate.
Treat listed repairs
Cracks and defects that were identified and listed in your estimate are treated before coating.
Apply the base coat
The pigmented base coat is applied to the prepared concrete.
Broadcast flake to full coverage
Flake is broadcast into the wet base coat until no base color remains visible.
Scrape and clean
After the base has cured, loose flake is collected and the surface is scraped to knock down standing edges, then vacuumed.
Apply the clear top coat
A clear top coat seals the flake. We then give you guidance on foot traffic and vehicles for the products used.
Images shown illustrate service and finish options.
Finish and system choices
Color blends
Flake comes in many blends. These rendered swatches show the kind of range available; actual blends are chosen from physical samples.
Charcoal base with gray and white flake. Hides the most.
Lighter grays that brighten a garage with little natural light.
Warm tans and creams that sit well with beige and stucco tones.
A dark blend with a small proportion of a color accent.
Swatches are rendered illustrations, not photographs and not manufacturer colors. Actual finishes are selected from physical samples.
Scope boundaries
What is not included, and what we assess on site
These are the points most often left unsaid in an estimate. We would rather you read them here than discover them later.
Not included unless listed in your estimate
- Significant crack, pit and spall repairs
- Removal of an existing coating, paint or thick sealer
- Additional heavy grinding beyond ordinary preparation
- Moisture mitigation
- Self-leveling or slope correction
- Stem-wall and vertical coating, unless listed
These items are additional only when the assessment shows they are required and they are not already included. Ordinary mechanical preparation and normal equipment are never charged a second time.
Conditions we check before pricing
- Whether the slab needs more than ordinary mechanical preparation
- Moisture conditions
- An existing coating and how it is bonded
- The number, width and movement of cracks
- Oil-soaked areas
- Small projects below the review threshold for this system
Public rates
What it costs to start the math
Example: 450 sq ft at Standard complexity is 450 × $9.50 = $4,275.00. Projects in this system under $2,750 are reviewed individually; that is a review threshold, not a surcharge.
| Item | Public rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Flake HybridCoating system package | $9.50 | per sq ft |
| Existing coating removalPer square foot | $2.50 | per sq ft |
| Additional heavy grindingPer square foot | $1.50 | per sq ft |
| Moisture mitigationPer square foot | $2.50 | per sq ft |
| Crack treatmentPer linear foot | $12.50 | per linear ft |
| Stem-wall coatingPer linear foot | $8.50 | per linear ft |
Rate version 2026-10-05.1. Standard complexity shown; Moderate is ×1.18 and Heavy is ×1.35. Preliminary only: final scope and pricing require a site assessment. Applicable taxes and assessed extras are not included.
Finish options and details
Images shown illustrate service and finish options.
What exactly does the $9.50 per square foot cover?
Ordinary mechanical preparation, the coating system and normal equipment. Those three things are included and are never charged again as separate lines.
What would cost extra?
Only conditions beyond ordinary preparation, and only when they are actually present: significant repairs, removal of an existing coating, heavy grinding beyond the ordinary, moisture mitigation and leveling. Each is listed as its own line with its own quantity so nothing is counted twice.
Should I choose a higher complexity level if my floor is in poor condition?
Usually not. If the difficulty is the condition of the surface, it is better captured by listing the specific preparation item, such as existing-coating removal, and leaving the coating at Standard. Choosing a higher complexity and also itemizing the preparation would count the same work twice. The calculator warns you when this happens.
What does the review threshold mean?
Small coating projects carry fixed costs that do not shrink with area. When a Full-Flake Hybrid scope totals less than $2,750, we review it individually and the final price may differ from the calculator figure. The calculator tells you this; it does not raise your total.
Is the surface slippery?
The flake layer gives the surface some texture. How much grip a floor has also depends on the top coat and on whether it is wet or contaminated. Tell us if slip resistance is a priority and we will discuss the options for your floor.
Related services
Often scoped together
Garage Floor Coatings
Five coating systems installed over mechanically prepared, assessed concrete.
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Concrete Repairs, Moisture Mitigation & Leveling
Cracks, old coatings, moisture and flatness dealt with before the finish goes down.
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Quartz Floor Coatings
Fine colored quartz broadcast into the coating for a dense, textured surface.
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Ready to scope full-flake hybrid garage coatings?
Send the rooms, surfaces and rough quantities you have. We reply to confirm a visit, assess the conditions on site, and give you a written scope and price before any work is scheduled.