Residential · St. Louis, MO
When an old coating is peeling, stained, or soft under tires, epoxy removal is the only way to get a floor that lasts. Elite Epoxy St. Louis has served St. Louis since 2019, removing failed epoxy and installing new systems built for real vehicle, chemical, and foot traffic.
Prep starts with diagnosis, not guesswork. We test adhesion, check for moisture vapor transmission, and identify what is on the slab (epoxy, urethane, acrylic sealer, paint, or patchwork). Removal is typically done by mechanical grinding with diamond tooling or shot blasting to reach clean, sound concrete, then we vacuum with HEPA dust control and detail edges and corners. From there we repair spalls and cracks with epoxy mortar or polyurea joint filler, confirm surface profile, and lock in the base with a moisture-tolerant primer when needed.
St. Louis area slabs often deal with seasonal humidity swings, de-icing salt tracked in from winter roads, and hot tire pickup in summer, all of which punish weak coatings. After epoxy removal, we build the new system around the use case: 100 percent solids epoxy basecoat for build and bond, decorative vinyl flake or quartz for texture, and a UV-stable polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane topcoat for stain and abrasion resistance. For commercial areas, we can add silica for slip resistance, cove base at walls, and chemical-resistant topcoats where oils, brake fluid, or cleaners are present. The goal is a floor that looks clean and performs under daily wear, not a thin repaint that fails again.
Customers choose us because we treat removal as a concrete resurfacing process, not a quick scrape-and-coat. You get a licensed and insured crew that shows up with the right equipment, explains what we find, and recommends a system thickness and topcoat that matches your traffic. We keep schedules tight for garages, warehouses, and retail backrooms, and we focus on the details that affect longevity: correct surface profile, clean transitions, and proper cure windows between coats. If a previous installer skipped prep, we fix the root cause so the new coating has a real bond to the slab.
Before we wrap, we do a walkthrough with you to confirm texture, gloss level, flake coverage, and clean edges at doorways, drains, and steps. You receive a written scope of work, the coating system used (primer, epoxy base, broadcast media, and topcoat), and clear care guidelines for cleaning and chemical spills. We also review return-to-service timing so you know when to walk, park, or bring equipment back onto the floor. If you want the job done once, epoxy removal followed by a properly built recoating system is the reliable path.
Many residential garage floors are completed in 1-2 days depending on repairs, humidity, and the coating system. Cure time varies by product, but we provide a clear schedule for foot traffic and vehicle return in the written estimate.
Sometimes, but it depends on adhesion and compatibility. We typically grind to remove failed coating, then re-profile the slab and rebuild the system with the correct primer and topcoats.
We repair cracks and spalls during prep using crack-chasing, joint cleaning, and patch materials selected for the condition. Some moving cracks can telegraph over time, but proper repair greatly improves appearance and performance.
Standard epoxy can amber with UV exposure. For sunlit garages or exterior-adjacent areas, we recommend UV-stable polyaspartic or polyurethane topcoats to help reduce yellowing and chalking.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate that outlines prep, system options, decorative choices, timeline, and care notes so you can compare apples to apples.
If your garage or commercial floor is bubbling, peeling, gouged, or stained through the topcoat, a new coat on top rarely holds. Proper epoxy removal strips the weak layer, exposes sound concrete, and creates the surface profile needed for a long-lasting recoating system. Elite Epoxy St. Louis removes failed epoxy and rebuilds floors with industrial materials, consistent prep, and a clear written scope so you know exactly what is being installed.
Epoxy removal is usually mechanical, not chemical. We use diamond grinders with the correct grit sequence and tooling for the coating hardness, and shot blasting when the job calls for a more aggressive, uniform profile. After removal, we check for contaminants like oil, silicone, or curing compounds that can block adhesion, then repair cracks, pits, and joints so the new coating lays flat and bonds evenly. This is also where we address common failure causes like inadequate surface prep, coating applied over damp concrete, or thin, low-solids products.
Recoating starts with the base layer that fits your slab and your use. Many floors perform best with a 100 percent solids epoxy primer or basecoat, followed by a full broadcast of vinyl flakes or quartz for build, then a protective topcoat such as polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane for abrasion and chemical resistance. For businesses, we can incorporate slip-resistant aggregate, higher-build systems, and maintenance-friendly gloss levels based on safety and cleaning needs.
If you are comparing options, ask how the old coating will be removed, what surface profile will be achieved, and which primer is used if moisture is present. Those details determine whether the new floor lasts years or fails in a season. For epoxy removal and recoating in St. Louis, request a free written estimate and a plan built around your slab and traffic.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in St. Louis. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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