How long will my commercial space be closed during the install?
Most commercial installs run prep + basecoat + topcoat over a single weekend (Friday night through Sunday). Walk-on Monday morning, full operation Monday or Tuesday. Phased installs (keep half the floor in service while the other half cures, then swap) are available for spaces that genuinely can't close. Larger jobs (5,000+ sq ft) typically need 2-3 days but can be scheduled around your operating hours.
How much does a commercial floor coating cost per square foot?
Standard commercial polyurea installs run $6-8 per square foot for solid-color industrial work and $7-9 per square foot for decorative flake / showroom-grade. Food-service installs with integral cove base + anti-slip aggregate run $8-11 / sq ft. Per-sq-ft cost drops on larger jobs (10,000+ sq ft typically lands at $5-7 / sq ft) because mobilization amortizes.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes — $2M general liability coverage, COI provided on request. Standard for commercial work where property managers, GCs, or corporate insurance departments require it. Larger jobs also come with a written scope, milestone schedule, and progress photos.
Is polyurea worth the upgrade vs commercial epoxy?
Yes, in commercial settings the gap is bigger than in residential. Forklift-rated abrasion, hot-tire safety, faster return to service, and lifetime UV stability all matter more in commercial use. Per-sq-ft cost is roughly equivalent to professional commercial epoxy; lifespan is 3-5× longer; and the 24-48 hour return-to-service vs epoxy's 3-7 days saves real money on closed-operation cost.
Can polyurea handle forklift traffic?
Yes — that's actually one of polyurea's strongest applications. The basecoat goes down at higher mil thickness for industrial installs, and polyurea's tensile strength handles point-loads that fracture epoxy. Standard for warehouses, manufacturing floors, and shipping bays.
Will a polyurea floor work in a commercial kitchen or food service?
Yes — we install seamless polyurea with integral cove base for food-service applications. No grout lines or floor-wall seams where bacteria collect. Slip-resistant aggregate standard for wet kitchen environments. Withstands daily wash-down with commercial degreasers and sanitizers. USDA-compatible build.
Can we replace VCT (vinyl composition tile) with polyurea?
Yes, and it's one of the more financially obvious upgrades. VCT requires quarterly stripping + waxing — that recurring labor cost adds up fast. Polyurea is sweep-and-mop, no maintenance. The install pays back within 18-24 months on labor savings for most commercial spaces, and the floor lasts 15+ years vs VCT's 7-10.
Do you handle larger commercial projects (10,000+ sq ft)?
Yes. Larger commercial jobs run as phased installs over multiple days, typically with written milestone schedules and progress photos at each phase. We've installed in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and large retail. Per-sq-ft cost drops on larger jobs because mobilization amortizes — typically $5-7 / sq ft for 10,000+ sq ft.
What happens if the floor gets damaged during use?
Spot repairs are straightforward — diamond grind the damaged area, re-coat with the same system, blends in cleanly. Most damage from heavy use is impact (dropped equipment, dragged pallets) and is covered for repair under the 15-year warranty under normal use. Abuse, deliberate damage, or improper chemical exposure (battery acid, paint stripper, etc.) is excluded.
Can the floor color match our brand?
Yes — flake blends are available in dozens of colors and we can match logo or brand colors closely. Solid-color installs allow custom pigment matching. Auto dealers, retail brands, and franchise operators often spec the floor color to match showroom signage or brand standards. Bring the color spec at quote time.