Epoxy Flooring in Palos Heights, IL

Epoxy flooring in Palos Heights should be safe to walk on first and good looking second. Wikipedia's 2020 census figures list a median age of 54.3 for the city, with 32.5% of residents 65 or older. Many owners here have lived in their homes for decades and want a garage or basement floor that is easy to sweep and will not turn slick when snow melts off the car.

Texture matters more than gloss

A high-gloss floor looks great but can be slippery when wet. For most Palos Heights homes we suggest:

• A full broadcast flake floor, which has natural texture.
• A fine grit additive in the topcoat for extra grip.
• A satin sheen, which shows less glare and fewer footprints.
• Contrasting color at a step or threshold so it is easier to see.

Townhomes are common

ACS figures summarized by Point2Homes show 22% of Palos Heights housing units are single-family attached, such as townhomes, and 93.4% of occupied homes are owner occupied. Townhome garages are often compact, so every square foot gets used. A light flake color makes a small garage feel brighter and easier to work in.

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Homes from the 1970s and beyond

The city was incorporated in 1959, on its fourth try, per Wikipedia. The same ACS summary shows 21.8% of housing built in the 1970s, 13.2% in the 1980s and 17.2% in the 2000s. Garage slabs from the 1970s tend to show salt wear near the door. Newer ones are smooth and need grinding so a coating can bond.

Along the Cal-Sag Channel

Starting in the late 1980s, land along the Cal-Sag Channel was redeveloped into the Lake Katherine nature area, per Wikipedia. Homes near low ground or water can have higher slab moisture, so we test before coating and adjust the primer when readings are elevated.

A calm, simple process

We explain each step before we start, keep the work area clean and tell you exactly when it is safe to walk and park on the new floor. If you need a family member present at the estimate, we are happy to schedule around that.