Frequently Asked Questions

Saratoga Premium Epoxy is a locally owned installer based in Gansevoort, NY, serving Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Malta, Albany, Queensbury, Lake George, and Bolton Landing. The lead installer is certified through Extreme Polishing Systems, and every job carries a 10-year warranty against delamination.

Duration depends on floor size, moisture conditions found during prep, and how many coats the system requires. Each phase — grinding, moisture barrier, base coat, finish — must cure before the next begins. Older slabs in Saratoga County sometimes need additional prep, which extends the schedule.

Old concrete can accept epoxy, but the slab must be ground to the correct profile first and tested for moisture. Basements in older homes across Saratoga County were frequently poured without a vapor barrier, so a moisture barrier is applied before any coating goes down. Skipping that step is the most common reason basement coatings fail.

Garage floor pricing depends on square footage, the moisture situation found during prep, and the finish system chosen — flake runs differently than metallic. A free estimate is available so the slab can be assessed directly; quotes given without a site visit are rough ranges, not reliable numbers.

Verify that the installer grinds the entire slab — not just sweeps or etches it — and uses a moisture meter before applying anything. Ask whether a moisture barrier is standard, what the warranty covers, and whether the lead installer holds a recognized certification. A 10-year delamination warranty from a New York State-insured contractor is a clear benchmark to compare against.

The warranty covers the coating lifting or separating from the concrete. Delamination is the most common long-term failure mode in epoxy floors, and it almost always traces back to inadequate prep or a missed moisture problem. Because every installation here begins with a full slab grind and moisture barrier, the conditions that cause delamination are addressed before the first coat goes down.

The crew calls the customer the day before each visit and arrives at the agreed time. Commercial jobs are booked outside operating hours, and spaces that need to stay partly open can be coated in halves or over two days. Every visit and phase is confirmed before work begins so there are no surprises on the property.

Yes — attached garages and finished basements in older homes here were often poured before modern slab standards, frequently without a vapor barrier below the concrete. Those slabs need a full grind plus a moisture barrier, and sometimes an additional barrier and base coat, before a coating will bond and stay bonded. That prep adds time but is what the 10-year warranty is built on.

The service area covers Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Malta, Albany, Queensbury, Lake George, and Bolton Landing. Most of the region's older residential and commercial inventory falls within that footprint. Reach out directly at (518) 840-1051 to confirm coverage for a specific address.

Prep is the difference. A floor ground to the correct profile with oscillating tools working corners and cracks will bond; a floor that was only acid-etched or lightly scuffed will not hold long-term. Moisture barriers, cure time between coats, and a certified installer applying the right system for the space are the factors that separate a 10-year floor from a one-season failure.

Clear the floor completely — vehicles, shelving, stored items, and anything wall-mounted near the slab. The crew handles driveway protection and taping of surrounding areas before grinding starts. Confirming access the day before the visit is part of the standard pre-job call so the crew can begin on schedule.

Flake systems are the more durable and cost-effective choice for garages, workshops, and high-traffic floors. Metallic is a design-led finish suited to basements, interior living spaces, and showcase areas, but it is recommended for foot and light-wheeled traffic rather than heavy vehicles. The finish type is matched to the use case, not just aesthetics.