Basement Epoxy Flooring in Chicago
Moisture-aware basement floors that stay warm, bright and easy to clean. Solid color, flake or metallic epoxy over a slab we test before we quote.
Basements need a different approach
A basement slab sits against the soil, and in the Chicago area that soil carries water for much of the year. Moisture vapor pushes up through the concrete, and a coating that is not built for it can blister or peel within a season. That is why every basement project starts with a moisture test, not a color chart.
We coat basements across Chicago, Elmhurst, Lombard, Naperville and Downers Grove, from bare utility rooms to finished family rooms, home gyms, playrooms and bars.
Our basement floor process
Inspection and moisture testing
We check for active leaks, efflorescence, cracks and old coatings, then test moisture vapor emission. If readings run high, we specify a moisture-tolerant primer. If the basement has an active water problem, we will tell you to fix that first.
Grinding and repair
Diamond grinding opens the slab and removes paint, adhesive and sealer. Cracks are routed and filled so they do not reappear through the finish.
Choose your finish
- Solid color epoxy for laundry rooms, storage and workshops.
- Flake epoxy for playrooms, mudrooms and gyms where texture and hidden dirt help.
- Metallic epoxy for finished living spaces and bars. See our metallic epoxy page.
- Stained and sealed concrete for a warm, natural look at a lower price.
Why a basement epoxy floor works
Carpet traps moisture and odor. Laminate and vinyl plank can swell or lift when a slab gets damp. A bonded epoxy system becomes part of the concrete, does not rot, and cleans up after a spill or a sump backup with a mop. It also reflects light, which makes a dark basement feel bigger.
Basements get little sunlight, so standard epoxy holds its color well down here. Popular basement looks include light flake blends that brighten the room and metallic epoxy for finished spaces. Browse options on our epoxy floor color chart. If carpet glue or old tile mastic is still on the slab, we remove it with concrete grinding first.
Basement flooring cost
Solid color and flake epoxy run about $4.50 to $9 per square foot installed, and metallic runs $9 to $14. Moisture mitigation primers, crack repair and removal of old coverings add to the total. Use the cost calculator for a range, then book a free moisture test.
Bring us a slab. We will tell you the truth about it.
On-site measure and moisture test at no cost. Written number valid 30 days.
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How your basement flooring project runs
Moisture test
We test the slab and inspect for leaks, cracks and old coatings.
Grind and repair
Diamond grinding, crack repair and removal of old coverings.
Prime and coat
Moisture-tolerant primer where needed, then your chosen system.
Seal and cure
Top-coat, then furniture back in after the cure window.
Pair it with
Most floors combine more than one system. These are the ones we install alongside basement flooring most often.
What our customers say
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile.
“Manny and Chris did an excellent job sealing and fixing multiple cracks in my garage floor. Epoxied the floor and now it is 10x better looking than before, all at a decent price!”
“F&L flooring are amazing. Redid my entire basement floor and could not be more pleased. The company is as professional as it gets when creating what I asked for. Would definitely recommend.”
“Truly very professional. Explained everything they had to get done, they did it, and it was very clean after the job was done. Price was very, very fair.”
Plan your floor before we show up
Built by the crew that grinds the floors. No email required.
Epoxy Cost Calculator
Price your garage, basement or shop floor in 30 seconds using real Chicago-area ranges.
Open toolFlake Color Visualizer
Mix base colors and flake blends and see your garage floor before we grind a thing.
Open toolFloor System Finder
Answer five quick questions and get the coating system that fits your space and budget.
Open toolTurn the basement into real living space
Free on-site moisture test and written estimate. Call the shop or send the form.