Epoxy Flooring in Forest Acres, SC

Forest Acres is its own city, but it sits entirely inside Columbia. Wikipedia describes it as an enclave of Columbia in Richland County, and the city says it is about 3 miles from downtown and from the University of South Carolina. We bring epoxy flooring to both sides of Forest Acres life: established homes on quiet streets, and the shops, restaurants and offices that line its business district.

Who lives here

Census QuickFacts lists 10,617 residents in 2020 and an owner-occupied rate of 77.5%. Households are small, at 2.11 persons on average. The median owner-occupied home value is $279,300. In practice, that means many owners have lived in their homes a while and are now updating them. The garage is often the last room to get attention.

Common requests we hear:

• A cleaner garage that does not track dust into the house
• A patio or screened porch slab refreshed with a textured coating
• A garage turned into a workshop, studio or home office

Patio and porch slabs

Many Forest Acres homes have a back patio or porch slab that has been painted or stained more than once. Paint on outdoor concrete peels and fades. Our patio coatings use a light-colored, textured finish with a UV-stable topcoat, so the surface stays cooler under bare feet and keeps its grip when wet. We remove the old paint first, because a new coating is only as good as what is under it.

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Older garages on established streets

Many Forest Acres garages and carports have seen decades of use. We often find oil stains that have soaked deep into the slab, old paint or sealer, and patched cracks. Each of these is handled before coating. Oil spots are degreased and ground. Paint and sealer come off completely. Cracks are opened and filled. If a section of slab has settled, we tell you, because a coating follows the shape of the concrete under it.

After the floor is done, sweep it weekly and use a pH-neutral cleaner. Harsh citrus or vinegar cleaners can dull the topcoat over time.

Retail, restaurants and offices

The city describes itself as home to the area's premier shopping and dining district, and its community profile counts a retail trade area of about 230,000 people. Many storefronts here have concrete under carpet or tile that has worn out. Once that covering is up, an epoxy or polyaspartic floor can go straight onto the slab. Options for businesses include:

• Flake floors for retail and fitness spaces that need texture
• Metallic epoxy for salons, boutiques and dealerships
• Solid-color shop epoxy for back rooms, kitchens and storage

We can work after closing time or in phases, and the written quote shows the schedule.

Garage to home office or studio

Some Forest Acres owners turn a garage into a workspace without changing the slab. A metallic epoxy or solid-color floor makes the room feel finished, and it is easy to clean under a desk chair or easel. We grind and coat the full floor first, then you can add rugs or mats where you want them.

Before you call

Forest Acres has its own permits office and zoning rules, separate from Columbia. Interior floor coating is usually simple, but if a business build-out includes other work, check with City Hall on what needs a permit. Call (803) 525-8217 or

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and we will come measure.