Residential · Gainesville, FL
Old coatings fail for a reason, and covering them up usually makes the next failure worse. Elite Epoxy Gainesville has served Gainesville since 2018, handling epoxy removal and full recoats for garages, shops, warehouses, and commercial floors.
We start by confirming what is actually on the slab and why it is letting go, failed epoxy, paint, acrylic sealer, moisture vapor, oil contamination, or improper profiling. Coating removal is done with industrial diamond grinding and, when needed, shot blasting to reach a clean, sound concrete surface. We verify the concrete surface profile (CSP 2-3 for most epoxy systems, higher for heavy-duty builds), chase cracks, and repair spalls with epoxy mortar or polyurea crack filler. Before primer, we control dust with HEPA vacuums, then run moisture testing so the new system bonds instead of bubbling.
Gainesville’s humidity and frequent wet slabs make moisture management and cure windows a big deal, especially in garages, car wash bays, and covered slabs that stay damp. When conditions call for it, we install a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, then build the system to match traffic and exposure. Options include high-solids 100% solids epoxy, urethane cement for heat and chemical resistance, flake broadcast floors for slip control, and UV-stable polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane topcoats to reduce yellowing. We can add aluminum oxide or silica traction, and we finish to the right sheen, matte, satin, or gloss, so the floor performs without looking plasticky.
Customers choose us because we treat epoxy removal as a surface-prep job first, not a paint job. Our crew uses commercial grinders, shot blasters, edge tools, and dust collection so the slab is uniformly profiled from field to corners, not just scuffed where you can see it. You get a written scope that calls out prep method, repair materials, coat thickness targets, cure times, and recoat windows, along with realistic downtime planning for vehicles, forklifts, and foot traffic. We are licensed and insured, and we keep the jobsite clean so the rest of your property is not covered in concrete dust.
At the end of the project, we walk the floor with you and document the system installed, primer, build coat, broadcast (if used), and topcoat, plus slip additive and sheen. You will know when the floor can be walked on, when it can take tires or pallets, and how to clean it without dulling or softening the finish. We point out any slab limits we could not change, like movement joints or prior moisture damage, and we explain how the coating will bridge, flex, or require maintenance at those areas. You leave with care guidelines and a floor that is properly bonded, evenly coated, and ready for real use.
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Yes. Elite Epoxy Gainesville is licensed and insured, and we provide a written estimate that defines prep steps, materials, and the coating system.
Most projects are concrete slabs, including garages, patios, pool decks, warehouses, retail floors, and service bays. We evaluate the substrate to confirm it is suitable for coatings.
Yes. We can add traction with broadcast media or anti-slip additives in the topcoat, then balance grip with cleanability based on where the floor is used.
Standard epoxy can amber with UV exposure. For sunlit areas we recommend UV-stable clear coats like polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane to reduce discoloration.
Pricing depends on square footage, concrete condition, moisture and contamination, the amount of crack and joint repair, and the system selected (solid color, full flake, quartz, metallic, and topcoat type).
Epoxy removal is the make-or-break step when a garage or commercial floor is peeling, bubbling, slick, or stained through. If the old coating is not removed to a sound, properly profiled slab, the best new epoxy will still fail. Elite Epoxy Gainesville removes failed epoxy and recoats concrete floors with systems built for real traffic, hot tires, cleaning chemicals, and Florida moisture.
Most coating failures trace back to poor prep or hidden slab issues, not the brand of epoxy. We identify contamination (oil, tire plasticizers, silicone, cleaners), weak concrete laitance, old sealers, and previous DIY coatings, then remove them mechanically with diamond tooling and HEPA dust control. After profiling, we repair cracks and pitting with compatible epoxy or polyurea materials so the new coating lays flat and locks in.
Because moisture drives blistering and delamination, we test the slab and choose primers accordingly, including moisture-tolerant epoxies when conditions demand it. From there we build the right system: solid-color epoxy for cleanability, full flake broadcast for texture and wear, quartz or urethane cement for harsher commercial conditions, and UV-stable topcoats to protect color and gloss. We also set traction levels with aluminum oxide or silica so the floor is easier to walk and work on when wet.
If you need epoxy removal in Gainesville, we will give you a written scope that spells out prep method, repair approach, coating materials, and cure windows so you can plan around downtime. The goal is simple: remove what is failing, bond to sound concrete, and install a recoating system that fits how you actually use the space.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Gainesville. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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