Concrete coatings are liquid polymer systems applied directly to a prepared slab to create a hard, seamless, protective surface. Unlike paint, they chemically bond to the concrete and resist hot tires, oils, salt water, abrasion, and UV fading. We install coating systems across Kamloops for garages, basements, patios, shops, and commercial floors.
Not every floor is a candidate for polishing, and not every space calls for it. Sometimes you want colour, a specific texture, chemical resistance, or a faster turnaround — and that's where concrete coatings come in. A well-installed coating system bonds chemically to your slab, protects it from everything Kamloops can throw at it, and looks great doing it.
We work with polyaspartic and polyurea systems primarily, because they cure faster, hold up better in UV, and flex with temperature swings better than traditional epoxy. They're also harder and more abrasion-resistant once cured. For decorative jobs, we layer flake, quartz, or solid pigment systems to hit the look you're after.
We coat garages, basements, patios, walkways, pool decks, shops, commercial floors, and any other concrete surface that needs a tough, cleanable finish. Every job starts with a proper grind — no coatings go on unprepared concrete in our work.
What's included
- Diamond grind prep. We profile the slab with diamond grinding so the coating bonds mechanically, not just to the surface. This is what separates a coating that lasts from one that peels.
- Crack and pit repair. Surface defects get filled and smoothed before any coating goes on, so the finished floor reads clean.
- Primer coat. A penetrating primer seals the slab and locks out vapour that can lift coatings from below.
- Base coat system. Polyaspartic or polyurea base in your chosen colour or as the bed for decorative flake.
- Decorative broadcast (optional). Vinyl flake, quartz aggregate, or metallic pigments for texture, grip, and visual depth.
- Clear topcoat. A UV-stable clear coat seals everything and provides the wear surface — this is what you walk on and what handles the abuse.
- Anti-slip option. Aluminium oxide or fine silica can be added to the topcoat where slip resistance matters.
When you need concrete coatings
Your garage floor soaks up everything
Oil stains, road salt residue, and tracked-in dirt are nearly impossible to clean from bare or painted concrete. A coated floor wipes clean.
You've tried paint and it keeps peeling
Paint fails because it sits on the surface instead of bonding to it. A polyaspartic system applied over a properly ground slab doesn't peel.
You need fast turnaround
Polyaspartic coatings cure in hours, not days. Most residential coating jobs are done in a day and ready for light traffic the same evening.
Exterior concrete needs protection
Patios, walkways, and pool decks in Kamloops take a beating from UV, freeze-thaw, and foot traffic. A UV-stable coating seals and protects them.
You want colour and pattern
Polished concrete is naturally grey. Coatings let you choose colour, add flake, and create a floor that's also a design element.
Commercial chemical exposure
Shops, auto bays, and industrial spaces with chemical exposure need a high-build, chemical-resistant system — polyaspartic delivers this in one application.
Our process
- 1Free on-site assessment. We look at the slab, check for moisture, test hardness, and talk through your options for system and colour.
- 2Grinding and prep. We diamond grind the slab to the right profile, remove coatings or residue, and repair any damage.
- 3Priming. A penetrating primer goes on to seal vapour and create the bond foundation.
- 4Base coat application. The base coat goes on in your chosen colour or as the bed for decorative broadcast.
- 5Broadcast and backroll (if decorative). Flake or aggregate is broadcast evenly and backrolled into the wet base coat for consistent coverage.
- 6Topcoat seal. A UV-stable clear topcoat locks everything in and provides the wear surface.
- 7Cure and walk-through. We let the system reach full cure, do a walk-through with you, and go over maintenance so the floor stays sharp.
Why choose Kamloops Concrete Polishing for concrete coatings
Proper prep, every time
We diamond grind before every coating job. It's more work than acid etching, but it's the only way to get a bond that lasts.
Polyaspartic, not basic epoxy
We spec polyaspartic and polyurea systems because they outperform standard epoxy in UV stability, temperature tolerance, and abrasion resistance.
One-day installs on most residential jobs
Most garages and basement floors are done in a day. You're not waiting a week to get your space back.
Honest system matching
Not every coating system fits every application. We match the product to your floor's use — we don't upsell premium systems where they're not needed.
Kamloops climate knowledge
We know how freeze-thaw, road salt, and our summer heat affect coatings over time, and we spec accordingly.
Areas we serve
We provide concrete coatings across Kamloops and the Thompson Valley. See all areas we serve.
