How to Start an Epoxy Flooring Business: Training, Equipment and Pricing
How to start an epoxy flooring or epoxy floor coating business
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To start an epoxy flooring business, get training in surface prep and coatings (manufacturer courses or working with an installer), choose your market (garage floors, basements, commercial or industrial), buy a floor grinder, vacuum and application tools, get insured and licensed where required, and market to homeowners, builders and businesses. Startup costs are often $10,000 to $40,000.
Step 1: Get trained
Epoxy failures usually come from poor prep. Learn moisture testing, grinding, crack repair, mixing, pot life, flake and metallic systems, and topcoats. Coating manufacturers and distributors often run training courses.
Step 2: Choose your market
| Market | Notes |
|---|---|
| Residential garages | Most common, flake systems |
| Basements and patios | Moisture issues to manage |
| Commercial (shops, showrooms, salons) | Bigger jobs, more demanding |
| Industrial and warehouses | High-build coatings, safety lines |
| Decorative metallic floors | Premium, artistic |
Step 3: Equipment and startup costs
| Item | Rough cost |
|---|---|
| Floor grinder | $3,000 – $15,000 |
| HEPA dust vacuum | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Moisture meter, mixers, rollers, squeegees | $500 – $2,000 |
| Spiked shoes, PPE, respirators | $300 – $1,000 |
| Coating and flake inventory | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Trailer or van | Varies |
| Insurance and licenses | $2,000 – $6,000 per year |
Step 4: Licenses and insurance
LLC, EIN, business license, contractor license where required, and general liability insurance. See Do you need a license for epoxy flooring?.
Step 5: Suppliers
Open accounts with coating distributors or manufacturers for pricing, training and warranties.
Step 6: Pricing
Price per square foot by system (single coat, flake, metallic, polyaspartic), plus crack repair, moisture mitigation, stem walls and moving items. Set a minimum job price.
Step 7: Get customers
- Google Business Profile with before and after photos
- A website with system options and estimate booking
- Home builders and remodelers
- Car clubs and detailers (garage floors)
- Commercial property managers
Is it worth it? Is epoxy flooring a good business?. Related: How to start a flooring company.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start an epoxy flooring business?
Get trained, choose your market, buy grinding and coating equipment, get insured and market with before and after photos.
How much does it cost to start an epoxy business?
Often $10,000 to $40,000.
What equipment do I need for epoxy flooring?
A floor grinder, dust vacuum, moisture meter, mixers and application tools.
How do epoxy companies price jobs?
Per square foot by coating system, plus repairs and prep.
What's the most common epoxy job?
Residential garage floors.
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