Epoxy Flooring in Lexington, SC

Epoxy flooring in Lexington mostly means two- and three-car attached garages in subdivisions built in the last 35 years. The town's population was 3,289 in 1990. It reached 9,793 by 2000, a 198% jump, then grew another 83% to 17,870 by 2010. The 2020 Census counted 23,568 people. Most of those residents live in homes that did not exist a generation ago.

New concrete still needs prep

It is easy to assume a newer slab is ready for a coating. Often it is not. Builders finish garage floors with a steel trowel, which leaves a smooth, dense surface that resin cannot grip well. Many also spray on a curing compound or sealer. Both have to be removed. We diamond grind the whole floor, including the edges along the walls, so the base coat can soak in and bond.

Newer slabs also have control joints cut in a grid. You can choose to fill them for a smoother look or leave them open so the floor can move.

What Lexington families use the garage for

With 2.42 people per household on average, many Lexington garages hold a lot more than cars:

• Kids' bikes, sports gear and strollers
• A home gym on rubber mats
• A second fridge or freezer
• Lawn equipment for a suburban yard

A flake floor handles that load well. The chips hide scuffs, the texture adds grip and the clear topcoat cleans with a mop. If the garage gets afternoon sun through an open door, we finish with a polyaspartic topcoat that does not yellow.

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Lake Murray and the town's growth

Wikipedia notes that creating Lake Murray in 1930 drew many people to Lexington. The dam that holds the lake sits about 5 miles north of town. Plenty of Lexington owners keep a boat or trailer in the garage, and wet hulls and trailer tires bring water and grit inside. A coated floor lets you rinse it out instead of letting it soak in.

Choosing a flake blend

Flake comes in dozens of color blends and a few chip sizes. Larger chips give a bolder, speckled look, while smaller chips read more like granite. Most Lexington owners choose a gray, tan or mixed blend that hides red clay dust and tire marks. We bring sample boards to the estimate so you can see them under your own garage lights. If your HOA has rules about what shows from the street, a neutral blend is a safe choice when the door is open.

Storms here

On August 16, 1994, an F3 tornado from the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl hit Lexington, injuring more than 40 people and causing about $50 million in damage. In 2015, flooding from the remains of Hurricane Joaquin destroyed the Gibson Park Dam, which reopened in 2021. Storms like these are rare, but blown rain under a garage door is common in summer. Sealed concrete is easier to clean up afterward.

Floors inside the house

Newer Lexington homes often have a bonus room over the garage or a finished space on a slab. Metallic epoxy gives those rooms a poured, glossy look that suits a home theater, bar or studio. Call (803) 525-8217 or

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