How much does a Cardinal concrete floor coating cost?

Every project is customized to your specific floor — square footage, condition, colors, decorative options. Request a free in-home estimate and we'll measure the space and give you a firm number in 30-60 minutes.

What coating system does Cardinal Concrete Coatings install?

A polyaspartic + polyurea system. Concrete is diamond-ground and profiled first, then a polyurea base coat bonds to the slab, hand-broadcast vinyl flake is added for color and texture, and everything is sealed with a polyaspartic topcoat.

How long does the installation take?

Most residential projects wrap up in a single day of on-site work. Larger commercial projects or extensive prep (cracking, leveling, existing coating removal) can extend that.

How long do I need to stay off my new floor?

Most floors are ready for light foot traffic within a few hours of the final topcoat. We recommend waiting a day before moving heavier furniture back on, and longer for vehicle traffic on driveways. Your installer will give you exact timing at handoff.

How do I care for the coating day-to-day?

Standard sweeping and mopping with warm water or a pH-neutral cleaner. For stubborn spots, a non-abrasive cleaner works fine. No waxing, buffing, or specialty products required.

Will I need to reseal the coating later?

If you follow our simple maintenance and cleaning guidelines, no. The polyaspartic topcoat is the seal — it doesn't wear off the way traditional paints do.

Can the coating be installed over an existing coating?

In many cases, yes. If you have an old coating layer, we can sand, vacuum, and prep the surface first. We'll inspect the existing finish at the estimate to confirm whether it's a candidate for overcoating.

Can Cardinal coatings be used outside?

Yes. We install our polyaspartic + polyurea system on driveways, patios, pool decks, and hot-tub walkways across the Phoenix Valley.

Where can Cardinal coatings be installed?

Residential garages and outdoor surfaces (driveways, patios, pool decks), and commercial spaces (industrial floors, storefronts, hospitality patios, HOA common areas).

How does the install process work?

A six-step process: (1) diamond-grind and prep the concrete, (2) repair cracks with 100% solids, (3) apply a self-priming polyurea base coat, (4) hand-broadcast vinyl flake for color and texture, (5) scrape and level, (6) seal with the polyaspartic topcoat.

Do I really need a professional to install this?

For a floor you want to look right on day one and stay looking right, yes. Surface prep, moisture testing, and application technique all matter — and our crews install polyaspartic systems full-time, not as a side project.

What kind of warranty comes with the install?

Every Cardinal Concrete Coatings project on covered surfaces (garages, patios, pool decks, walkways, commercial floors, etc.) comes with our workmanship warranty. **No warranty is offered on driveway flake systems** — that exclusion applies in every state. Your installer will walk through the exact terms in writing at the estimate and again at handoff.

Our Products

Polyaspartic Floor Coatings

A multi-coat floor system with decorative flake blends and a clear topcoat — for garages, basements, patios and more. Installed by Cardinal Concrete Coatings.

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Polyaspartic & Cardinal Concrete Coatings

Polyaspartic coatings are the system Cardinal Concrete Coatings uses to turn plain grey concrete into a finished floor. Our crew handles the whole project — grinding and repairing the concrete, applying the base coat and decorative flake, and finishing with a clear topcoat — so the same team that quotes your floor is the team that installs it.

What It Is

A Seamless, Multi-Layer Floor Coating

Multi-Coat System

Applied in layers — typically a base coat, a broadcast of decorative flakes, and a clear topcoat.

Decorative Flake Blends

Color flake blends in a wide range of tones, plus solid-color options.

Seamless Finish

One continuous coated surface, wall to wall, with no seams or grout lines.

Fast-Curing Chemistry

Polyaspartic cures quickly, so coats can be applied back to back on the same day.

Professional Prep

The concrete is mechanically ground before coating so the system can bond to clean, open concrete.

Easy Routine Care

Sweep or dust-mop, and wash with a mop and mild cleaner as needed.

Where It Goes

Garages and Beyond

Garage floors are the most common project, but the same system is used on interior and exterior concrete around the home and business.

Garage Floors
Basements
Patios
Porches & Walkways
Pool Decks
Workshops
Commercial Floors

How It's Installed

The 5-Step Install

Estimate

We look at your floor, talk through colors, and give you a written quote.

Grind & Prep

The concrete is diamond-ground and cleaned so the coating has an open surface to bond to.

Repair

Cracks, pits and divots are filled and smoothed before any coating goes down.

Base & Flake

A pigmented base coat goes down and decorative flakes are broadcast into it.

Topcoat

Excess flake is scraped off and a clear topcoat is applied over the top.

Common Questions

Polyaspartic FAQ

What is a polyaspartic floor coating?

Polyaspartic is a type of polyurea coating. It is applied as a liquid in several coats over properly prepared concrete — typically a base coat, a broadcast of decorative flakes, and a clear topcoat — to create one seamless finished surface.

Is polyaspartic the same as epoxy?

No. Both are two-part floor-coating systems, but they use different chemistry. One practical difference is cure time: polyaspartic cures faster, so coats can be applied back to back, while epoxy usually needs longer between coats. Your installer can walk you through which system fits your floor.

How long does installation take?

It depends on the size of the space, the condition of the concrete and the prep involved. Many residential garage floors are completed in about a day — your installer will give you a timeline with your written quote.

When can I use my floor again?

Your installer will tell you when the floor is ready for foot traffic and when it is ready for vehicles, based on your project and conditions on the day.

Does my concrete need to be prepared first?

Yes. The concrete is mechanically ground and cracks or pits are repaired before coating. Proper prep is one of the most important parts of the job, and it is included in your quote.

What colors and finishes are available?

Most projects use a decorative flake blend, and solid colors are available too. Your installer brings samples to your estimate so you can see them in person.

What warranty comes with it?

Warranty terms depend on the project and are spelled out in writing with your quote — ask your installer for details.