Expert Epoxy Flooring in Burlington, NC
Durable, 100% solids epoxy and polyaspartic coatings for residential and commercial properties in Burlington.
Welcome to Colson’s Epoxy Greensboro! If you are looking at your garage floor right now and feeling frustrated by the oil stains, the spiderweb cracks, or the dusty gray concrete that never seems to look clean, you are in the right place. We proudly serve our neighbors right down the road in Burlington, bringing over 22 years of hands-on experience to every single concrete slab we touch.
We know that choosing a floor coating is a big decision. You want something that looks amazing, but more importantly, you want something that actually lasts. That is exactly what we do. We install premium epoxy flooring Burlington NC homeowners and business owners can rely on for decades.
Let’s talk about your floors, the unique challenges your concrete faces here in Alamance County, and how we can transform your space from a dusty headache into a beautiful, easy-to-clean surface.
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The Burlington Concrete Challenge: Weather, Soil, and Sweat
Google "why is my concrete cracking," and you will get a million different answers. But if you live in Burlington, the answer is usually right under your feet.
North Carolina is famous for its dense, red clay soil. Here in Alamance County, that clay acts like a giant, slow-moving sponge. When we get heavy spring rains, the clay soaks up the water and swells. When those hot, dry August weeks hit, the clay dries out and shrinks. Your concrete driveway, garage floor, and basement slab are just sitting on top of that soil, riding the wave. As the ground shifts, the rigid concrete has nowhere to go. So, it cracks.
Add in our famous North Carolina humidity, and you have another problem: moisture vapor. Concrete is porous. It breathes. When the ground is wet and the air is hot, moisture pushes up through your concrete slab.
I remember talking to a homeowner over near Burlington City Park a few years ago. He had spent his entire weekend scrubbing his garage floor and painting down a DIY epoxy kit he bought from a big-box store. It looked great for about three weeks. Then July hit. The moisture pushed up through the concrete, got trapped under that cheap paint, and bubbled up. When he parked his hot car inside, the tires literally melted the paint and peeled it right off the floor like a bad sunburn.
That is why we don’t just paint your floors. We test your concrete for moisture. If your slab is sweating, we use specialized moisture-blocking primers that stop water vapor in its tracks. We also clean out those cracks caused by the shifting clay and fill them with a flexible polyurea crack filler. This material actually moves and stretches with your concrete, so the cracks don’t telegraph back through your beautiful new floor.
Our Epoxy Services in Burlington
Whether you are fixing up a historic home near Downtown Burlington, building a new spot out by Mackintosh on the Lake, or running a business near Alamance Crossing, we have a flooring system built for your exact needs.
Residential Epoxy Flooring
Your home is your biggest investment, and the garage is often the hardest working room in the house. Our residential epoxy coatings turn dusty, stained garages into clean, bright extensions of your home. Most of our garage projects in Burlington are completely finished in just one day. You can walk on it the next morning and park your cars on it in a couple of days.
We also coat basements and outdoor patios. Because our topcoats are UV-resistant, that patio floor won't turn yellow or chalky after a summer in the harsh Carolina sun.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy
Burlington has a rich history of manufacturing and textiles, and today it is home to a booming retail and restaurant scene. Commercial floors take a beating. We install heavy-duty, commercial-grade coatings for restaurants, retail shops, office lobbies, and warehouses.
If you run a warehouse with heavy forklift traffic, you need an industrial epoxy floor that won't chip when a pallet drops. If you run a restaurant kitchen, you need a floor that resists hot grease, harsh cleaning chemicals, and constant foot traffic, while keeping your staff safe from slips. We tailor the thickness and texture of the floor to exactly what your business demands.
Emergency Services Epoxy Flooring
Fire stations, EMT bays, and police facilities have unique needs. Fire trucks are incredibly heavy, and the tires get very hot. Plus, these bays see a lot of water and chemical spills. We install specialized, high-build epoxy and quartz systems for emergency services in the Burlington area. These floors offer maximum slip resistance so first responders can move quickly and safely, even when the floor is soaking wet.
Premium Materials for Every Space
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Here are the materials we use to bring your vision to life:
- Flake Epoxy: The undisputed champion of the garage. We broadcast vinyl flakes into the wet epoxy base. It gives the floor a slight texture (great for grip) and hides dirt, dust, and minor imperfections beautifully.
- Metallic Epoxy: If you want people to stop and stare, this is it. We mix metallic pigments into the epoxy and manipulate them to look like flowing water, marble, or a stormy sky. It is perfect for basement bars, showrooms, and modern offices.
- Quartz Epoxy: This is the heavy-duty grip system. We use colored quartz sand to create a floor that is incredibly tough and highly slip-resistant. It is the go-to choice for commercial kitchens, locker rooms, and fire stations.
- Solid Epoxy: Clean, simple, and seamless. A solid color floor is perfect for light manufacturing spaces, clean rooms, or a minimalist garage.
Our Proven Process: Why We Don’t Cut Corners
You can buy the most expensive epoxy resin in the world, but if you put it on dirty or smooth concrete, it will fail. Period. The secret to an epoxy floor that lasts 15 to 20 years isn't just the chemical—it is the preparation.
Here is how we do it right the first time:
1. Mechanical Diamond Grinding
We never use acid washes to prep your floor. Acid leaves behind a chemical residue that fights the epoxy, and it doesn't open the pores of the concrete deeply enough. Instead, we bring in heavy-duty walk-behind grinders equipped with diamond blades. We grind the entire top layer of your concrete. This removes old paint, oil stains, and dirt. More importantly, it gives the concrete a rough profile—like sandpaper. We call this giving the concrete "teeth." The epoxy needs those teeth to grab onto and form a permanent, structural bond.
2. Deep Cleaning and Repair
While we grind, our machines are hooked up to massive HEPA vacuums to keep the dust out of your home and lungs. Once the floor is ground, we chase out every crack and fill every divot. We want a perfectly smooth canvas.
3. Commercial-Grade Base Coats
We use 100% solids epoxy. What does that mean? Cheap DIY kits are often 50% water or solvents. As they dry, the liquids evaporate, leaving you with a paper-thin coat of paint. Our 100% solids epoxy goes down thick and stays thick. It cures into a hard, plastic-like shell that bonds permanently to your concrete.
4. Polyaspartic Topcoats
After we apply your base coat and your chosen flakes or colors, we seal it all in with a clear polyaspartic topcoat. Polyaspartic is a miracle material. It is highly resistant to chemicals (like gas, oil, and antifreeze), it is UV-stable (so it won't yellow), and it is incredibly hard. This is what gives your floor that beautiful shine and protects it from hot tire pickup.
Burlington Epoxy Flooring FAQs
We get a lot of questions from homeowners and business owners. Here are the most common things people ask us about epoxy flooring Burlington NC projects.
How much does epoxy flooring cost in Burlington, NC?
Every floor is a little different, but for a standard two-car garage in Burlington, you can generally expect to pay between $4.50 and $12.00 per square foot for a full, professional installation. The final price depends on the condition of your concrete (how much crack repair or moisture mitigation is needed) and the type of finish you choose. Flake systems are usually the most cost-effective, while custom metallic floors take more time and materials.
Will my Burlington garage floor peel from hot tires in the summer?
No, it will not. This is the biggest difference between our professional floors and hardware store kits. When you drive around on the hot asphalt of I-40 or Church Street in July, your tires get incredibly hot. When you park on cheap epoxy paint, the heat softens the paint, and the weight of the car makes the tire stick to it. When you back out the next morning, it peels the paint right up. We use 100% solids epoxy and polyaspartic topcoats specifically engineered to withstand extreme heat and pressure. Your floor will stay exactly where we put it.
How long does it take to install an epoxy floor in Burlington?
For most residential garages and basements, we complete the entire process—grinding, repairs, base coat, flake broadcast, and topcoat—in just one single day. We know you don’t want contractors at your house for a week. You can usually walk on the floor in 12 to 24 hours, and you can park your cars on it in 48 to 72 hours, depending on the humidity and temperature that day.
Can mold grow under my new epoxy floor?
No. Once fully cured, epoxy creates a seamless, waterproof barrier. Mold needs organic material and moisture to grow. Because we test for moisture beforehand and use vapor-blocking primers when necessary, we stop ground moisture from getting trapped under the coating. And because the top is completely sealed, spills from the top just sit there waiting to be wiped up.
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Contact Colson’s Epoxy Greensboro for professional epoxy installation. Reach out today and we will contact you same day!
- 227 Commerce Pl, Suite 9, Greensboro NC, 27401
- (336) 652-6288
- colsonsepoxygreensboro@gmail.com