Epoxy · Flake · Metallic · Polyaspartic
Epoxy Flooring Toronto
Not every floor should get epoxy. We'll tell you which system yours needs.
Toronto Concrete Repairs installs epoxy, flake, metallic and polyaspartic floor systems in garages, basements, commercial and industrial spaces across Toronto and the GTA. We install all of them, so the recommendation follows your slab and how you use the space, not what we're trying to sell.
What is epoxy flooring, and is it right for my space?
Epoxy flooring is a resin and hardener coating that chemically bonds to a prepared concrete slab, creating a seamless, durable, easy to clean surface. It's a strong choice for garage floors, basements, showrooms, warehouses and commercial floors. The right system depends on the space: basic epoxy for budget and dry interiors, a flake system for garages that hides repairs and adds grip, metallic epoxy for a high end decorative floor, and a polyaspartic topcoat where you need UV stability, fast cure or extra durability. Proper surface prep and, for basements, a moisture test are what separate a floor that lasts 15 years from one that peels in one.
Garage floors
Flake and polyaspartic systems that beat hot tire pickup, road salt and freeze and thaw. Often the best all round garage floor.
Basement floors
Seamless, moisture resistant floors for rec rooms, gyms and finished basements, moisture tested first so they don't peel.
Commercial & industrial
Showrooms, warehouses, retail and shops. Chemical resistant, fast return systems scheduled around your operating hours.
Metallic & decorative
High end metallic epoxy with depth and movement. A statement floor for showrooms, retail and standout residential spaces.
The real decision
Epoxy vs polyaspartic vs polished concrete
The three most common ways to finish a concrete floor in Toronto, and where each one wins.
| Factor | Epoxy | Polyaspartic | Polished concrete |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Resin coating bonded to the slab | Faster curing, UV stable coating | The slab itself, ground and sealed, no coating |
| Best for | Budget, dry interiors, colour and flake | Garages, damp or sunlit basements, fast return | Sound slabs, no coating to ever peel |
| UV / yellowing | Can yellow in sun | UV stable, won't yellow | Not applicable, no coating |
| Cure time | Slower, days to full cure | Fast, often same or next day | Multi day grind and densify |
| Cost | Lowest, about $3 to $8 per sq ft | Premium, about $6 to $12 per sq ft | Mid to premium |
| Lifespan | 10 to 15 years | 15 to 20 years | Decades, can be repolished |
Our honest take: for most Toronto garages, a flake and polyaspartic system wins; for dry finished basements, epoxy is cost effective; for a sound slab you never want to recoat, polished concrete is worth comparing. We install all three, so the recommendation follows your floor. See also garage floor polishing and coatings and sealers.
Systems
The floor systems we install
Solid epoxy
A clean, single colour coating. Cost effective for dry basements, storage and utility spaces.
Full flake system
Base coat, broadcast vinyl flake and a clear wear coat. Hides repairs, adds grip, the garage favourite.
Metallic epoxy
A decorative, high gloss floor with depth and movement. A statement finish for showrooms and retail.
Polyaspartic topcoat
UV stable, fast curing, extra durable. The premium topcoat for garages and lit or damp basements.
The process
How we install an epoxy floor
Assess and test
We check the slab's condition and, for basements, moisture test it, then recommend the right system in writing before any price.
Grind and repair
Diamond grind or shot blast to open the concrete for adhesion, fill cracks and spalls. Prep is where epoxy floors are won or lost.
Prime and coat
Moisture barrier primer where needed, then the base coat, flake or metallic media, and the chosen system built up in layers.
Topcoat and cure
A clear wear coat or polyaspartic topcoat for durability and UV stability. We tell you exactly when it's ready for foot and vehicle traffic.
Reviews
What GTA clients say about our floors
★★★★★
Now the favourite room in the house
"My 70 year old garage floor was a broken dusty wreck. They meticulously prepped and poured the new floor. It looked amazing, only to be made more amazing with the epoxy sealer. It's now the favourite room of my house."
★★★★★
A thorough, honest, in person quote
"We'd already made the mistake of going with bad contractors on our basement. The team went above and beyond to rip up the existing flooring and concrete and fix the basement floor that was bubbling and damp in many spots. Very happy with the new basement epoxy floor and stairs."
★★★★★
Hired them back for the epoxy
"The crew was very polite, extremely clean and the work was very, very good. We've been involved with multiple home renovations and dozens of trades over the decades, and this was top drawer. We've already hired them back to surface the basement with an epoxy product."
Questions
Epoxy flooring Toronto: common questions
Epoxy systems typically run $3 to $8 per square foot and premium polyaspartic or flake and polyaspartic systems $6 to $12 per square foot. A standard two car garage of about 400 square feet lands around $1,500 to $4,000 depending on the system, the condition of the slab and any repairs needed first. Because prep changes the number a lot, we assess first, then give a written itemised quote held 21 days. Text photos for a quote, usually within one business day.
It depends on the space. Epoxy is cost effective for dry interiors and takes colour and flake well. Polyaspartic cures faster, is UV stable so it won't yellow, and is more flexible, which makes it the better topcoat for garages and for basements with windows or moisture. Many of our best floors are a hybrid: an epoxy or polyurea base with a polyaspartic topcoat. We install both and recommend based on your slab and how you use the space.
A professionally installed epoxy floor lasts 10 to 15 years, and a polyaspartic system 15 to 20, depending on traffic and prep. Proper surface preparation and the right topcoat for the environment are what determine whether you get the full lifespan.
Only if it's installed on a poorly prepared or moisture laden slab. Hot tire pickup in garages and peeling in basements almost always trace back to skipped grinding or a missing moisture test. We grind or shot blast for adhesion, moisture test basements, and use quality systems. Those are the reasons a floor stays down.
Yes, all three. See our epoxy basement floors, garage epoxy floors and commercial epoxy flooring pages for details specific to each. We also do garage floor polishing and polished concrete where those suit the slab better.
Metallic epoxy uses metallic pigments in the resin that move during application to create depth, swirls and a marbled, three dimensional look. It's a high end decorative finish popular for showrooms, retail and standout residential spaces. Durable like standard epoxy, but a statement floor rather than a plain one.
Service area
Epoxy flooring across Toronto & the GTA
Based in Mississauga, installing across the Greater Toronto Area. One company, one standard, whatever the postal code.
About Toronto Concrete Repairs. Toronto Concrete Repairs (legal name Toronto Concrete Repair Inc.) is a Mississauga based concrete repair, resurfacing and replacement contractor serving Toronto and the GTA since 2015. Our only website is torontoconcreterepairs.ca and our phone number is 416 471 3068. We are not affiliated with TCR Pro, tcrpro.ca, or any other company using a similar name.
Free assessment
Find the right floor system for your space
Text three photos: the whole floor, the worst spot up close, and the space it's in. We'll tell you which system fits, whether epoxy, flake, metallic or polyaspartic, and what to expect, in writing, usually within one business day.
Free photo quotes and site visits · Written options, price held 21 days