Settled by pioneers in 1847

Epoxy Flooring in Holladay, UT

Coatings for mid-century garages and basements under old shade trees.

Free estimates on site: we measure your slab and inspect it in person
A moisture reading on the slab before we put down a single coat
A written quote that explains every surface prep step

Mid-Century Homes, Mid-Century Concrete

Epoxy flooring in Holladay frequently means coating homes from the postwar years. Census survey data shows about 23.6% of the city's housing dates from the 1950s and 24.2% from the 1960s, so nearly half of all homes are 55 to 75 years old. Wikipedia describes Holladay as known for its fine old homes and wooded lots. Those homes have character, and their concrete has some quirks that are worth understanding before you pick a coating.

How older concrete differs

Slabs poured in the 1950s and 1960s often lack the plastic vapor barrier that is standard today. That can let ground moisture rise into the floor, which pushes up on any coating above it. Older garages may also be smaller, with lower door openings, and many were later converted to workshops or storage rooms. We test moisture first and choose a primer that can handle what we find.

Trees, leaves and tracked-in debris

Wooded lots bring shade and beauty, but also leaves, pine needles and sap that blow into the garage every fall. A textured flake finish hides that debris between sweeps, and a chemical-resistant topcoat lets you scrub away sap and tannin stains without damage.

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Basements in older homes

Many Holladay homes from this era have basements. Basement slabs sit below grade, where moisture is more common. A basement floor coating can turn a cold, dusty room into a clean storage area, laundry space or gym. Before we coat one, we look for signs of water entry and test the slab. If water is getting in, we tell you to fix that first.

A mostly owner-occupied city

Owners live in about 78.7% of Holladay's occupied homes, and single-family detached houses account for 67.5% of local housing. Plenty of residents have been in place a long time and intend to stay. That usually means picking a system for the long haul, such as a full-flake floor with a polyaspartic topcoat, rather than a quick coat of paint.

Matching the look of the house

Owners of older homes often want a floor that suits the style of the house rather than a flashy finish. Muted flake blends in grays, tans or earth tones look right in a mid-century garage. Our color chips come to the visit so you judge them in your own garage light.

Holladay Homes and Lots

Postwar housing. 1950s construction: about 23.6% of homes; 1960s: 24.2% (ACS 2019-2023, via Point2Homes).
Wooded lots. Wikipedia describes Holladay as known for its fine old homes and wooded lots, abutting the Wasatch National Forest.
Owner-occupied. Owners live in about 78.7% of occupied homes; 67.5% of units are single-family detached.
Early settlement. Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 29, 1847, and settled the Holladay area that year.

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Holladay Questions

Does a 1950s garage slab need a special primer?

It may. Slabs of that age frequently went in without a vapor barrier, so we take a moisture reading and switch to a moisture-tolerant primer if the numbers say so.

Is an older Holladay basement floor a good candidate for coating?

Yes, if the basement is dry. We check for water entry and test the slab first. Active leaks need to be fixed before coating.

Will tree sap stain a coated garage floor?

A chemical-resistant topcoat lets you clean sap and leaf stains without harming the finish. Wipe up spills promptly.

What colors suit a mid-century home?

Many owners choose muted gray, tan or earth-tone flake blends. We carry samples on the visit so you can lay them on your own floor.

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