The Everclad system
Polyaspartic Floor Coating, Installed in One Day
The epoxy-flake look without epoxy's weak spots: a polyurea base coat, full decorative flake, and a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat. Ground, repaired, coated, and sealed in a single day for $8/sq ft, all-inclusive, from the north Chicago suburbs to south Milwaukee.
A polyaspartic floor coating is the most durable finish you can put on residential concrete, and it is the only system Everclad installs. Polyaspartic is a fast-curing, UV-stable coating chemistry that fixes the two things people hate about epoxy: it will not yellow in sunlight, and it does not shut your garage down for a week. We pair it with a polyurea base coat and a full flake broadcast, install the whole system in one day, and charge $8 per square foot, all-inclusive. This page covers what the system is, where it goes, and exactly what it costs.
What is a polyaspartic floor coating?
Polyaspartic is an aliphatic polyurea, a two-part resin engineered for floors. Compared with traditional epoxy, it cures in hours instead of days, stays clear under UV light instead of ambering, and remains slightly flexible instead of turning brittle. That flexibility is what lets it survive hot tires, dropped tools, and the slab movement that comes with Midwest freeze-thaw cycles.
You will see "polyaspartic garage floor coating" and "polyurea coating" used almost interchangeably by installers. The honest version: polyaspartic is a type of polyurea, and a well-built floor uses both. The base coat and the topcoat do different jobs, which is why the system below has two distinct chemistry layers rather than two coats of the same product.
How the two-coat Everclad system works
Every floor we install gets the same five steps, completed in a single visit:
- Diamond grind. We grind the slab to a clean mechanical profile so the coating bonds into the concrete, never an acid etch. Here is why grinding beats acid etching.
- Repair. Cracks, pits, and spalling get filled and leveled. This is included in the flat rate, not an upcharge.
- Polyurea base coat. A thick, flexible foundation layer that soaks into the ground profile and anchors the whole system.
- Full flake broadcast. Decorative vinyl flake thrown to complete coverage for color, texture, and hide.
- Polyaspartic topcoat. The clear, UV-stable wear layer that locks in the flake and shrugs off salt, oil, and hot tires.
Foot traffic is fine that evening, and you can usually park on the floor within 24 to 48 hours. For a deeper walk-through of the product itself, read our complete polyaspartic garage floor coating guide.
Polyaspartic vs epoxy: the short version
Polyaspartic wins on everything except up-front price. Epoxy ambers in sunlight, needs several days of cure time, will not set in a cold garage, and is prone to hot-tire pickup; a typical epoxy floor lasts roughly 5 to 10 years. A polyaspartic system holds its color, cures in a day, installs year-round, and commonly lasts 15 to 20+ years. Epoxy costs less on day one and that is the whole case for it. The full breakdown, with a factor-by-factor table, is in our polyaspartic vs epoxy comparison.
Where we install it
Garages are the flagship use. Hot tires, road salt, oil drips, and slush are exactly what the chemistry was built for, and the flake hides the dust and drips between cleanings. Kenosha is our home base; see garage floor coating in Kenosha for the local details.
Basements get the same system with a moisture check first. A coated basement floor is brighter, warmer-looking, and far easier to keep clean than bare or painted concrete. Details on prep, moisture, and finish options are on our basement floor coating page.
Patios and pool decks are where UV stability matters most. Epoxy is a poor outdoor choice because sunlight destroys it; polyaspartic is rated for exterior concrete and handles Wisconsin winters. See concrete patio coating for outdoor specifics.
Commercial and shop floors benefit most from the one-day cure, because a floor that reopens in 24 hours costs far less in downtime than one that closes the bay for a week. Our commercial floor coating page covers shops, showrooms, and light industrial spaces.
Can it be installed in a Wisconsin winter?
Yes, and this is a genuine difference from epoxy, not a sales line. Polyaspartic cures across a wide temperature range, so we install through the cold months when epoxy crews are parked. It matters here for a second reason: the freeze-thaw cycle that deteriorates unprotected concrete is exactly what a sealed, flexible coating system defends against. The salt brine tracked in off I-94 and Sheridan Road all winter sits on the topcoat instead of soaking into the slab. If you are weighing timing, our guide to coating a garage floor in winter covers it.
What a polyaspartic floor coating costs
One number: $8 per square foot, all-inclusive. The grind, the repairs, the polyurea base, the flake, and the polyaspartic topcoat are all in that rate. No prep fees, no crack-repair upcharge, no surprise line items on install day.
| Project size | Typical sq ft | All-inclusive price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-car garage | 250-350 | around $2,000 |
| 2-car garage | 400-600 | around $3,200 |
| 3-car garage | 600-800 | around $4,800 |
| 4+ car / larger | 800+ | custom quote |
Most projects land between $2,000 and $5,000, all-inclusive. Basements, patios, and commercial floors are quoted at the same per-square-foot logic, sized to your slab. The instant estimate gives you your number in about a minute, no phone call required.
The short version
One system: diamond grind, repairs, polyurea base, full flake, UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat. One day on site, back on the floor in 24 to 48 hours. One price: $8/sq ft, all-inclusive, backed by a written workmanship guarantee, serving the corridor from the north Chicago suburbs to south Milwaukee.
Service area
We install polyaspartic floor coatings across Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Somers, Racine, Mount Pleasant, Gurnee, Lake County, North Shore, South Milwaukee and the surrounding corridor. Based in Kenosha, licensed and insured, with every install backed by a written guarantee. Enter your ZIP in the quote form and it will confirm coverage instantly.
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Polyaspartic floor coating FAQs
How much does a polyaspartic floor coating cost?
Ours costs $8 per square foot, all-inclusive - grind, repairs, polyurea base, flake, and polyaspartic topcoat in one flat rate. A typical two-car garage runs about ~$3,200. National pricing for professional polyaspartic installs generally lands between $6 and $12 per square foot, so we sit in the middle with everything included and no add-on surprises.
How long does a polyaspartic floor last?
A properly prepped and installed polyaspartic system typically lasts 15 to 20+ years in a residential garage. Lifespan comes down to prep: we diamond-grind every slab to a clean mechanical profile before any product goes down, which is what keeps the coating bonded through decades of hot tires, salt, and freeze-thaw.
How fast does polyaspartic cure?
Fast enough that the whole install fits in one day. Each coat is walkable within hours, you can walk on the finished floor that evening, and you can usually park on it within 24 to 48 hours. Traditional epoxy keeps your car out of the garage for several days.
Is polyaspartic better than epoxy?
For a garage, basement, or patio, yes. Polyaspartic is UV-stable so it will not yellow, cures in a day instead of several, and resists hot-tire pickup, road salt, and chemicals better than standard epoxy. Epoxy is cheaper up front but usually needs redoing sooner. Our polyaspartic vs epoxy guide has the full side-by-side.
Can you install a polyaspartic floor coating in winter?
Yes. Polyaspartic cures across a wide temperature range, including cold garages where epoxy simply will not set. That makes it one of the few coatings we can install year-round in Wisconsin and northern Illinois, so you do not have to wait for spring.
Can you coat over an old epoxy floor?
Usually the old epoxy should come off first. If it is yellowed, chalky, or peeling anywhere, coating over it means bonding to a failing layer. We diamond-grind the old coating off and start from bare concrete, which is included in our flat rate. If your existing coating is sound, we will tell you honestly during the quote.
Is a polyaspartic floor slippery when wet?
Less than a smooth epoxy or sealed concrete floor. The full flake broadcast leaves a light orange-peel texture that adds grip underfoot. For wet areas like patios or entries, we can add an anti-slip aggregate to the topcoat for extra traction.
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