Epoxy Floor Coatings
After stripping a garage or basement slab clean, epoxy floor coatings are the most common next step for a durable, attractive finish.
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Old adhesive, failed coatings, and paint left on a slab will cause your new floor to fail. We strip concrete floors in Burleson using dust-controlled equipment, inspect the bare slab with you, and leave a clean surface your next installer can actually work with.
Concrete floor stripping in Burleson means removing whatever is currently on top of the slab - old tile adhesive, vinyl flooring glue, epoxy coatings, or paint - so the bare concrete underneath is clean and ready for whatever comes next. This is not the same as tearing out the slab itself. Most homeowners are surprised to find that the adhesive or coating left behind after pulling up old flooring is actually the hardest part of the job. A single-room job typically takes one full day; larger areas or multiple adhesive layers can run two days plus 24 to 48 hours of drying time.
Many homes in Burleson were built during the suburban boom of the 1980s and 1990s, and a number of them still have their original tile or vinyl flooring with decades-old adhesive bonded tightly to the slab. That era of adhesive often requires more time and specialized equipment to remove cleanly. If your slab also needs surface profiling after stripping - to get the right texture for a new coating system - our concrete grinding and surface preparation service handles that follow-on step.
Once the slab is clean, homeowners most commonly move to a new coating system. Our epoxy floor coatings service is a popular next step for garage and basement slabs where you want a durable, easy-to-clean finish after the old material has been removed.
When tile or vinyl flooring is pulled up, the adhesive underneath often stays stuck to the slab. If the floor feels tacky underfoot or you can see a dark, uneven residue, the slab needs to be stripped before anything new goes down. Trying to install new flooring over that residue almost always leads to bonding failures.
If you have already installed new flooring and it is not staying flat, the most common cause is a slab that was not properly cleaned before installation. This is especially common in Burleson homes where original 1980s or 1990s tile was covered rather than removed - layers of old adhesive build up over time and eventually cause new materials to fail.
Burleson's expansive clay soil shifts with the seasons - swelling after rain and shrinking during dry spells. If you see cracks in your tile or grout lines, or if the floor feels uneven underfoot, the slab underneath may have moved. Stripping the floor lets a contractor assess the slab directly and determine whether cracks need repair before new flooring is installed.
Many Burleson homeowners are converting garages or bonus rooms into living space. Garage slabs are almost always coated with paint, sealers, or oil stains that must be fully removed before carpet, tile, or luxury vinyl can be installed. Floor stripping is typically the first step after framing work is done.
We use both mechanical grinding and chemical stripping methods depending on what is on your slab and what the surface will be used for next. Mechanical grinding uses commercial-grade diamond grinders to abrade coatings and adhesive from the surface - effective for epoxy, paint, and hard-bonded residue, and compatible with concrete grinding and surface preparation work done in the same visit. Chemical stripping uses solvent or alkaline compounds to dissolve adhesive layers - better suited to old tile mastic and vinyl adhesive where aggressive mechanical action might damage the slab surface.
In some situations, both methods are used in sequence: chemical stripping to loosen stubborn adhesive, followed by mechanical grinding to profile the surface for the new coating. Every job includes dust control - vacuum shrouds and HEPA filtration - as a standard feature, and disposal is documented. If your project involves applying a new epoxy floor coating or other system after stripping, we can coordinate both phases so the slab does not sit exposed longer than necessary.
For homes where tile flooring has been pulled up and old black mastic or thinset adhesive is bonded to the slab.
Suited for garages, basements, and commercial spaces where an existing epoxy or paint coating needs to come off before a new system is applied.
For kitchens, hallways, and commercial spaces with vinyl composition tile adhesive that must be fully removed before new flooring bonds correctly.
For slabs with several generations of flooring installed on top of each other - common in older Burleson homes from the 1980s and 1990s.
Burleson grew rapidly during the 1980s and 1990s, and many homes in established neighborhoods like Briar Meadow still have their original flooring from that era. That generation of tile adhesives is now decades old, brittle, and bonded tightly to the slab - which means more labor and sometimes specialized equipment to remove cleanly. The OSHA silica standard for construction also applies to concrete grinding - we use dust-controlled equipment on every job in compliance with those requirements, which protects both our crew and your home.
Burleson's expansive Blackland Prairie clay soil puts ongoing stress on slabs, which means stripping a floor is also a good opportunity to inspect the bare concrete for cracks or movement before new flooring goes down. Finding a slab issue before installation - rather than after - is one of the most cost-effective things you can do during a renovation. We serve stripping projects throughout the area, including Kennedale and Everman.
You reach out and tell us the size of the area, what type of flooring is currently there, and what you plan to do next. We schedule a free on-site visit - no honest contractor can give you an accurate price without seeing the slab. We respond within 1 business day.
We look at the existing flooring or coating, check for adhesive layers, and note any cracks in the slab. For homes built before 1990, we recommend asbestos testing before any work begins. You receive a written estimate that breaks out labor, equipment, and disposal - not just a single number.
The crew brings in grinding machines, dust collection systems, and any chemical stripping products needed. Grinding is loud - expect noise similar to a floor sander. The crew contains dust as they go using vacuum shrouds and HEPA filtration, not just cleaning up at the end.
Once stripping is complete, we walk you through the bare slab together - you can see it, touch it, and ask questions. We point out anything that needs attention, give you a clear timeline for when the space is ready, and coordinate with your flooring installer if needed.
Free on-site estimate, written quote, no surprises on the invoice.
(682) 318-0327OSHA's silica standard for construction requires dust control when grinding concrete - we follow it on every job, not just when required. Our grinders use vacuum shrouds and HEPA filtration that capture dust at the source. See the standard at osha.gov/silica-crystalline.
Burleson grew rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s, and many homes in established neighborhoods still have their original tile adhesive. We flag pre-1990 homes during the estimate and recommend testing before any grinding begins - protecting both you and our crew. The Texas Department of State Health Services oversees this process and their guidance is at dshs.texas.gov/asbestos.
We break out labor, equipment, and disposal in every estimate - not just a single number. That means you can compare bids accurately and there are no line items that appear on the invoice that were not in the quote. Disposal is handled properly and documented.
When we strip a floor, we walk the bare slab with you before we leave. We point out any cracks, uneven spots, or areas that need patching before new flooring goes down. Burleson's clay soil is hard on slabs, and catching problems now is far cheaper than discovering them after your new floor is installed.
Floor stripping is foundation work - it determines whether everything that comes after bonds correctly and lasts. We treat it that way on every job, not just the ones where someone is watching.
After stripping a garage or basement slab clean, epoxy floor coatings are the most common next step for a durable, attractive finish.
Learn MoreFull surface profiling after stripping ensures the slab is at the correct surface profile for whatever coating or flooring system goes down next.
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