Epoxy Flooring in Mount Prospect, IL

Epoxy flooring in Mount Prospect covers a wide range of slabs, because the village grew in one long stretch instead of one burst. Wikipedia's census table shows 4,009 people in 1950, 18,906 in 1960, 34,995 in 1970 and 52,634 in 1980. Point2Homes, using American Community Survey data, splits the housing almost evenly across those years: about 20.7% from the 1950s, 25.5% from the 1960s and 24.1% from the 1970s. The median home was built in 1969.

Why the decade matters to a coating

A garage floor's age tells us a lot before we even arrive. Here is how we think about it in Mount Prospect:

1950s homes

These slabs have had about seventy winters of salt and tires. Expect cracking, worn surfaces near the door and old paint. Crack and joint repair is usually part of the job.

1960s homes

Often similar to the 1950s floors, with more two-car garages. Joint edges tend to be chipped and low spots near the drain are common.

1970s homes

Generally flatter and stronger. The main issue is a dense, smooth surface that coatings will not grip until it is diamond ground.

We price prep separately from the coating, so you can see exactly what your floor's age adds.

Landlords and multi-unit buildings

Mount Prospect has a larger rental share than most of its neighbors. Point2Homes reports 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, so close to a third are rented. Wikipedia counts 22,835 housing units. For rental owners, a coated floor in a garage, storage room or basement has practical value:

• Oil drips and salt stains wipe up between tenants
• A sealed floor does not hold onto smells the way bare concrete can
• Flake floors hide normal wear, so the space looks clean at move-in

We can schedule turnover work between leases and quote several units at once.

Inside the estimate visit

When we come out to a Mount Prospect home, the visit takes about half an hour for a typical garage. We measure the floor, take a moisture reading, and tap along cracks to find hollow or loose spots. We also look for oil that has soaked deep into the concrete, since heavy oil needs a degreaser and extra grinding before it will hold a coating. You get a written quote that lists prep, repair and each coat on its own line. If the floor needs nothing more than a grind and coat, the quote says so.

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Business floors in the village

Wikipedia notes that Cummins Allison, NTN USA and Rauland-Borg are based in Mount Prospect, and a 2017 financial report lists Robert Bosch Tool Corporation among the top employers. The village sits about 4 miles north of O'Hare, close to the industrial and distribution space that surrounds the airport. Shop and warehouse floors call for a thicker system than a home garage. We use high-solids epoxy, add texture in walkways, and plan the work around your hours.

Choosing between epoxy and polyaspartic

Many Mount Prospect households park two cars in the garage every night. If you cannot give up the garage for several days, a polyaspartic system is the faster choice. If budget is the main concern and the garage can sit empty a bit longer, a standard epoxy base with a clear topcoat is a solid option. We go over both at the estimate. Call (224) 501-9895 to schedule.