Planning ranges based on installed prices around Chicago. Prep and repair are 30 to 50 percent of most jobs, so your written estimate comes after a free on-site measure and moisture test.
How this epoxy cost calculator works
The calculator multiplies your square footage by an installed price range for the system you pick, then narrows that range based on the condition of your slab. The ranges come from real installed prices around Chicago: epoxy and flake epoxy at $4.50 to $9 per square foot, metallic epoxy at $9 to $14, polished concrete at $5 to $8 and stain and seal at $3.50 to $6.
What moves the price of an epoxy floor
Slab condition
Surface preparation and repair make up 30 to 50 percent of most jobs. A smooth, sound slab grinds quickly. Spalling, deep pitting, old paint or failed coatings add grinding time, patching material and labor.
System and thickness
Flake and solid epoxy sit at the lower end. Metallic floors take more material and hand work. Commercial high-build systems add thickness and chemical-resistant top-coats.
Size and layout
Larger open floors cost less per square foot. Small rooms, stairs, columns and lots of edges cost more because detail work is slow.
Moisture
Basements and slabs on grade with high moisture readings need a moisture-tolerant primer, which adds to the total.
Typical garage floor coating prices
| Garage | Approx. size | Flake epoxy, fair slab |
|---|---|---|
| 1-car | 250 sq ft | $1,580 to $2,080 |
| 2-car | 500 sq ft | $3,150 to $4,160 |
| 3-car | 750 sq ft | $4,730 to $6,240 |
Your real number comes from a free on-site visit, where we measure, test moisture and look at every crack. The written estimate is valid for 30 days. Read the full Chicago epoxy flooring cost guide for more detail.
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.”
What goes into your epoxy flooring price
The calculator multiplies your square footage by a per-square-foot range for the system you pick, then adjusts for slab condition. The ranges come from the pricing our crew uses on real jobs around Chicago and the western suburbs.
| System | Typical Chicago range |
|---|---|
| Flake or solid color epoxy | About $4.50 to $9 per sq ft |
| Metallic epoxy | About $9 to $14 per sq ft |
| Polished concrete | About $5 to $8 per sq ft |
| Stained concrete | About $3.50 to $6 per sq ft |
Why slab condition matters
A clean slab in good shape needs grinding and a coating. A rough slab with cracks, pitting, oil stains or an old coating needs more grinding and repair before anything goes down. That prep is what keeps a floor from peeling, so it is built into the price.
How to measure your floor
- Multiply length by width in feet for each area.
- A one-car garage is often about 200 to 300 sq ft, a two-car garage about 400 to 500 sq ft.
- Add stair treads, curbs or cove base separately if you want them coated.
Your final price is set after a free on-site estimate, where we measure, test for moisture and check the slab. See the full Chicago epoxy cost guide or request your free estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the calculator price a quote?
No. It is a planning range. We confirm the exact price in writing after a free on-site visit.
Why is my garage near the high end?
Heavy cracking, old coatings, oil contamination and moisture mitigation all add prep time and material.
Does the price include the topcoat?
Yes. Our flake and solid systems include diamond grinding, crack repair, base coat and a clear protective topcoat.
Want the real number?
Book a free on-site measure and moisture test. Written estimate, valid 30 days.