Slab Prep
A slab that is properly profiled and clean holds its coating for years, no peeling, no bubbling, no repeat jobs.
What Goes Wrong
Rushed or incomplete prep creates failure points that no coating product can overcome.
Grinding over old sealer or grease embeds contamination into the surface rather than removing it, blocking adhesion.
Each contaminant type is identified and fully removed before any mechanical profiling begins on bare concrete.
A slab left too smooth or ground unevenly gives the coating no consistent texture to grip, causing patchy adhesion.
A surface profile chip set confirms the slab reaches ICRI CSP 2 to CSP 3 across the full area before coating is approved.
Excess moisture vapor rising through the slab breaks the bond from below, a common cause of failure in Cobb County garages.
A moisture vapor test is run after profiling and crack patching, before any primer is applied, to confirm the slab is dry enough.
Starting primer without a bond-readiness inspection means hidden issues, dust, residue, low spots, go into the coating system.
A final inspection closes the prep sequence and every completed step is documented before the installer applies primer.
Bond Readiness Check
Skipping or rushing surface prep is the single most common reason epoxy coatings peel, every step in the sequence has a specific failure it prevents.
Older Marietta home slabs often carry decades of sealer, paint, or adhesive residue that must be fully removed before mechanical profiling begins. Grinding over a contaminated surface embeds that contamination into the profile rather than removing it. The installer identifies and removes each contaminant type first, then moves to mechanical preparation on bare concrete.
Diamond grinding or shot blasting brings the slab to an ICRI concrete surface profile rating, typically CSP 2 to CSP 3 for standard epoxy systems. Consistent profile across the full slab matters; low spots or skipped areas leave the coating with nowhere to grip. A surface profile chip set is used to verify the result before the next step is approved.
Crack patching follows profiling, then a moisture vapor test confirms the slab is not carrying excess moisture from below. Cobb County garages and basements frequently show moisture-related coating failures when this step is skipped. A final bond-readiness inspection closes out the prep sequence, and the installer documents every step completed before primer application begins.
Why Choose Us
Every job comes with written documentation at each stage, not just a finished floor, but a record of how it was prepared.
Every quote lists materials, layer thickness, and cure times in writing before any work is scheduled.
Grinding, degreasing, and crack repair are each checked off and documented, not left to assumption.
A curing inspection and written handover confirm the floor meets spec before the installer leaves the site.
We connect you with vetted independent local partners who work on Marietta and Cobb County slabs regularly.
The installer assesses the slab condition first, no prep plan is finalized until the actual surface is evaluated.
The Process
01
Tell us about the slab, size, condition, and any known issues, and we arrange a local installer to assess it.
02
The installer provides an itemized estimate covering prep steps, materials, and cure times before any work is booked.
03
The installer completes the full prep sequence, runs a bond-readiness check, and hands over documented completion records.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic surface cleaning | $0.50-$1.50 per sq ft |
| Preparation for coating | $1-$3 per sq ft |
| Full prep with grinding and patching | $3-$7 per sq ft |
Tell us about the slab and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess it and quote materials, layer thickness, and cure times in writing.