Epoxy flooring costs $4 to $10 per square foot installed on average, depending on the type of epoxy used and the project size. Epoxy flooring prices are $1 to $5 per square foot for materials and $3 to $5 per square foot for labor.

An epoxy floor costs $1,600 to $5,800 for a 2-car garage. An epoxy basement floor costs $1,200 to $20,000 on average, depending on how big your basement is and how much of the floor you'll epoxy.

Epoxy flooring is a type of resin coating that covers existing concrete floors. Epoxy flooring systems consist of several layers of resin mixed with a hardening agent. The coating turns the floor into a smooth, glossy product that is easy to clean.

An epoxy floors lasts 3 to 5 years on average for water-based epoxy or 10 to 20 years for solid epoxy, depending on the foot traffic and exposure to moisture. To maintain epoxy floors and make them last as long as possible, use a dust mop regularly to clear up dust or dirt and clean it more thoroughly as needed.

Epoxy flooring takes several hours to dry. The exact times vary depending on the type. Regardless of the type, don’t walk on it for 16 to 24 hours or drive on it for 2 to 7 days.

• Water-based epoxy is ready for a second coat in 8 to 10 hours. It can withstand light foot traffic in 16 to 24 hours and heavy traffic in 2 to 7 days.
• Solvent epoxy is ready for the second coat in 12 hours and fully cured in 24 hours.
• Solid epoxy is ready for the second coat in 24 hours, walk-on dry in 18 hours, and fully cured in 7 days.

Finished epoxy floors are glossy and can become slippery when wet, but they're naturally skid-resistant when dry. Epoxy flooring is not as slippery as polished concrete, polished marble, or similar smooth surfaces.

Before hiring an epoxy flooring company near you, follow these steps:

• Get 3 or more estimates from nearby contractors.
• Look for a licensed contractor with experience installing epoxy floors.
• Browse reviews on HomGuide and Google.
• Choose an insured, bonded, and reputable company.
• Avoid the absolute lowest quotes, which may indicate low-quality work.
• Get a written, detailed estimate before the project starts.
• Follow a payment schedule instead of paying in full before the job's done.

Ask the following questions to find the best epoxy flooring installer:

• How long have you been installing epoxy floors?
• What type of epoxy do you use?
• Do you have any safety or data sheets about the epoxy you use?
• Do you have any certifications for installing flooring?
• How will you prepare the existing floor?
• What are the VOC levels in the epoxy you use?
• How long will this project take?
• Wil you test for any moisture in the flooring first?
• Do you apply a topcoat?
• How will you handle any concrete repairs?
• Do you offer a warranty? What does it cover?