Concrete Grinding & Surface Preparation in Seguin TX - a slab ready for what goes on it
Old coating lifting, or a bare slab you want coated or polished? We grind it down to sound concrete so the next floor holds.
Do I need my concrete ground before I coat or polish it?
Concrete grinding and surface preparation in Seguin means diamond grinding a slab so a resin coating can grip it, or grinding the slab itself into a polished floor. Either way, it's the step that decides whether the finish holds up.
Most calls start with a floor that's already giving trouble, like a coating peeling up in sheets or a slab too stained to look good. Others start with a new floor the owner wants done right the first time. I'll tell you what's wrong with the slab before we talk about fixing it, because a lot of coatings that lift went down on concrete nobody ground or checked. If you're planning garage floor coatings, this is the part that decides how long they last.
The price moves with the size of the floor and what's on it now. It also moves with how many cracks need repair and how deep the grind has to go for the finish you want. The schedule depends on the slab more than on us, since a fresh pour has to cure and a damp slab has to be dealt with before anything goes on it. The written estimate gives you the figure for your floor.
- Diamond grinding of bare slabs, or of old paint and coatings, down to clean concrete.
- Crack and joint repair after the grind, so the coating or polish has a sound base.
- We grind garages, shop floors and interior slabs for homeowners and small business owners.
What happens after you call us about grinding your slab?
I handle the first visit myself, and our own crew does the grinding with me running the job. Here's how it goes from your first call to the walk-through on the finished floor.
Call us or send a message
Call (830) 340-0036 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit. It helps to have the floor's size, what's on it now, how old the slab is and the finish you're after.
I check the slab in person
I walk the floor, take moisture readings, look over the cracks and ask how you use the space. You get a written estimate that spells out the prep, the finish and the price for your floor.
We grind and prep the floor
Once you go ahead, we set a date, and our crew grinds to the depth your finish needs, then repairs cracks and cleans up. If a coating is part of the job, it goes down on that prepared surface.
We walk the finished floor
Before we pack up, we walk the floor with you so you can see what was done and ask about anything. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Photos of ground, coated and polished concrete floors
These photos show the kind of work this trade does, from a slab ground back to bare concrete to coated and polished floors. They're examples of the finishes, not pictures of a particular job of ours.
A blue, black, and white flake coating covers a garage floor, reflecting daylight near the open entrance.
A spacious garage with a glossy, speckled gray-and-tan coated floor, wall-mounted tools, bicycles, and storage shelves.
Gray speckled coating covers a garage floor and continues up the lower walls beside a white door and wooden steps.
A light gray speckled coating covers a garage floor beneath two white overhead doors and a wood-paneled wall with mounted antlers.
A broad gray speckled floor coating fills a commercial interior beneath bright strip lights and high windows.
Tan textured concrete patio surrounds a gazebo, with outdoor seating, potted flowers and dense hedges.
Get a written estimate for grinding your slab
Send the form or call (830) 340-0036, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The on-site estimate is free and written, and there's no pressure to book.
(830) 340-0036Questions about grinding and prepping concrete in Seguin
These are the questions I hear most when someone in Seguin wants a slab ground for a coating or a polish. If yours isn't here, ask when I come out to look at the floor.
Should I coat or polish my concrete floor in Seguin?
Coat it if you want chemical resistance and a seamless surface. Polish it if you'd rather have a floor that can't peel, because nothing sits on top. Polished concrete gives up some of that resistance, so a garage or shop with oil and spills usually does better with a coating. I'll tell you which one your slab and the way you use the space point to.
Why test a concrete slab for moisture before coating it?
Moisture is the leading cause of resin floors failing, and testing before prep is how you find out ahead of time. Ask for that test up front rather than learning about the problem when the coating bubbles. I take moisture readings at the estimate visit, before any grinding is planned.
How long does new concrete need to cure before grinding and polishing?
New concrete should be at least 28 days old before polishing, so it has cured and gained strength. If you've just poured, plan the grind for after that wait. Give us the pour date when you call, and we'll schedule around it.
Does my contractor need to be registered with the City of Seguin?
Yes. The City of Seguin requires any contractor hired for any phase of the building process to be licensed with the city, and to be registered with its Development Services Center before any permit is issued. Contractors licensing with the city provide a certificate of liability insurance, so you can ask to see it before you hire. We're fully licensed and insured.
How much does concrete grinding cost in Seguin?
There's no one price, because grinding a clean, sound slab for a coating costs less than taking a floor down for polishing. An old coating or glue to grind off, a lot of crack repair, or a deep grind that brings the stones in the mix to the surface all add time and cost. You'll have the number in writing once I've seen the slab.
How do I get rid of an old peeling garage floor coating?
Grind it off down to bare concrete, since a new coating over a failing one will lift right along with it. If the old coating is thick or there's glue under it, concrete floor stripping and removal comes first. Then we grind for whatever goes on next.
Concrete grinding and surface preparation in Seguin and nearby cities
Seguin's Building Official issues permits to alter or repair a building, and grinding isn't on the city's no-permit list, so I ask the city first and apply if needed. We work in New Braunfels, Schertz and other cities around Seguin.