Coatings Removal & Concrete Surface Preparation in Florida
Get your concrete ready for new coatings, overlays, or polishing with professional coatings removal and concrete surface preparation from All Floors Restoration — stripping failing finishes and creating the right profile for long-lasting results on any new flooring system.
Coatings Removal & Surface Prep
Any coating, overlay, epoxy, or polished concrete system is only as good as the surface it's bonded to. If old coatings, adhesives, or contaminants remain, new products can peel, bubble, or fail long before their expected lifespan.
Concrete surface preparation is the process of cleaning, repairing, and mechanically profiling concrete so it's ready for new coatings, sealers, or flooring systems. This includes removing old paint, epoxy, glue, and other coatings; fixing cracks and spalls; and using specialized equipment to open up the concrete surface.
We remove old epoxy, failing paint, acrylic and 'wet-look' sealers, urethane and polyurethane coatings, carpet glue, tile adhesives, thinset, mastics, and surface contaminants — choosing the right method to avoid damaging the slab while getting back to clean, bond-ready concrete.
Common applications
- Residential garages and workshops
- Retail stores and showrooms
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing and industrial facilities
- Restaurants, commercial kitchens, and hospitality spaces
- Office buildings and common areas
- Prep for epoxy, polyaspartic, and urethane coatings
- Prep for polished concrete, overlays, and microtoppings
How we deliver this work
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Mechanical grinding
Diamond grinding removes coatings, smooths the surface, and opens the pores of the concrete — ideal prep for epoxy, polyaspartic, urethane coatings, and polished concrete with a clean, uniform profile.
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Shot blasting (where appropriate)
Steel shot cleans and textures the concrete for industrial floors, warehouses, and heavy-duty coating systems, creating a more aggressive profile for high-build or high-performance coatings.
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Glue, mastic, and thinset removal
We mechanically remove carpet glue, tile mastics, and thinset mortar, then refine the surface so it is smooth and ready for new flooring or coatings.
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Cleaning and degreasing
Before or after mechanical prep, we remove oils, grease, and surface contaminants — especially important for garages, auto service bays, and commercial kitchens.
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Repairs before new coatings
We fill cracks and control joints where appropriate, repair spalled or broken edges, patch holes and divots, and address low or uneven areas for a more consistent finish.
Our coatings removal and surface prep is designed to set you up for success with epoxy flooring and flake systems, polyaspartic and polyurethane coatings, polished and densified concrete, decorative overlays and microtoppings, and new sealers — using professional grinding and shot blasting equipment matched to the coating system that's going down next.
Common questions
Do all coatings need to be removed before installing a new floor?+
In most cases, yes — especially if the existing coating is failing, unknown, or not compatible with the new system. A clean, sound, and properly profiled slab is the safest way to ensure long-term performance.
Will coatings removal damage my concrete?+
When done professionally with the right equipment and techniques, coatings removal is designed to clean and lightly profile the surface without unnecessary damage. Any minor marks from grinding or blasting are typically covered and protected by the new system.
How do I know what kind of prep my floor needs?+
It depends on the existing coating, the condition of the concrete, and the new floor you plan to install. We inspect the surface and recommend the appropriate methods and profile.
Can you remove old epoxy or thick coatings?+
Yes — we use mechanical grinding and other methods to remove epoxy and heavier film-forming coatings, then refine the surface for your next system.
How long does surface preparation take?+
Timing depends on the size of the area, the thickness of existing coatings, and the level of repair needed. Many residential garages can be prepped in a day, while larger commercial and industrial projects may take longer.
Available across all six Florida metros — and statewide on request.
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