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Epoxy flake floor coating Southern Utah — Nichols Concrete Sealing
Only Shot-Blast Epoxy Applicator — Southern Utah

St. George
Epoxy Floors
Done Right.

Commercial-grade epoxy floor coating for garages, auto shops, schools, warehouses, and commercial facilities. Shot-blast prep on every job. No shortcuts.

Only Shot-Blast Epoxy Prep Applicator in Southern Utah
10-Year Workmanship Warranty on Residential Garage Floors
Commercial & Residential Systems
Flake, Solid Color & Metallic Systems
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10-Year Garage Floor Warranty
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Residential & Commercial
5+ Years Experience
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Southern Utah
The Differentiator

Why shot blast changes everything

Shot blasting is the highest-level mechanical surface preparation method for concrete. A machine propels thousands of fine steel shot particles per second at the floor, removing all contaminants, opening the concrete pores, and creating a consistent CSP (concrete surface profile) that epoxy bonds to at depth — not just on top.

Most contractors in Southern Utah use angle grinders or acid etching. Both create shallower, less consistent profiles. The epoxy bonds, but not deeply — and when Southern Utah’s temperature swings stress the coating, it delaminates. Usually within 3–7 years.

We are the only epoxy applicator in Southern Utah with shot-blast equipment and certification. It’s the reason our floors last 15–20+ years and our clients don’t call us back about peeling.

Grind or Acid Etch
Shallow, inconsistent profile
Surface-level bond only
Fails in 3–7 years
Peels under temp stress
Common in Southern Utah
Shot Blast Prep
Uniform, deep surface profile
Epoxy bonds at depth
15–20+ year lifespan
Handles extreme temp swings
Only us in Southern Utah
Before shot blast — commercial concrete floor Southern Utah
Before Prep
Shot blast machine in progress — mechanical concrete profiling St. George
Shot Blast In Progress
Finished epoxy flake floor coating — Nichols Concrete Sealing Southern Utah
Finished System
Epoxy Systems

Systems we install

Every system starts with shot-blast prep. From there we match the coating system to the use case, traffic level, and look the client wants.

Flake Floor Systems

The most popular residential system. Epoxy base coat with decorative vinyl flake broadcast, then sealed with polyurea or polyaspartic. Durable, slip-resistant, hides imperfections, easy to clean. Available in dozens of color blends.

Solid Color Epoxy

Clean, uniform color — grey, tan, white, black — for commercial and industrial spaces where appearance matters but a neutral look is preferred. Popular in warehouses, storage facilities, and commercial kitchens.

Metallic Epoxy

High-end decorative epoxy with metallic pigments that create a marbled, three-dimensional appearance. No two floors look alike. Popular in showrooms, upscale garages, and commercial retail spaces that want something distinctive.

Commercial / Industrial

High-build epoxy systems for auto shops, warehouses, schools, and manufacturing floors. Chemical-resistant formulations available. Designed for heavy foot and vehicle traffic with long service life under demanding conditions.

Polyurea & Polyaspartic Topcoats

Premium protective topcoats applied over any base system. UV-stable, scratch-resistant, and significantly more durable than standard epoxy topcoats. We spec the right topcoat for each project based on traffic and use.

Crack & Spall Repair

Full crack repair, spall repair, and surface restoration before coating. We don’t coat over problems — we address them. A floor is only as good as the substrate underneath the coating system.

Old Coating Removal

Failing epoxy, paint, sealers, and existing coatings removed before new installation. Shot blasting strips old coatings and profiles the concrete simultaneously — no separate stripping step needed in most cases. Painting or coating over a failed system guarantees another failure.

Old Coatings & Failing Floors

Got peeling epoxy?

If your garage floor, shop, or commercial space has a failing epoxy or paint coating, it needs to come off before anything new goes down. Applying a new system over a failed one is one of the most common mistakes we see — and it always fails again, faster.

Shot blasting strips the old coating and profiles the concrete in one pass. It creates the clean, properly textured surface the new system needs to bond. We assess the floor during the free estimate and tell you exactly what prep is required.

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What Fails Without Proper Removal

New coating applied over failing old coating lifts off with it — usually within months. No amount of product quality overcomes bad prep. The failure is already built in before the first coat goes down.

How We Handle It

Shot blast removes existing coating, exposes clean concrete, and creates the right profile in one step. We repair any cracks or spalls exposed in the process, then install the new system correctly from the ground up.

Our Process

How we install epoxy floors

Seven steps. No shortcuts. Every job follows the same process regardless of size.

01
Site Assessment

We evaluate the concrete: moisture levels, existing coatings, cracks, oil contamination. This determines the exact system and prep requirements before we price anything.

02
Shot Blast Prep

The floor is shot blasted to CSP 3–4, removing all contaminants and creating the deep, uniform profile that makes epoxy bond at depth. No other prep method matches this.

03
Crack & Spall Repair

Any cracks, spalls, or surface defects are repaired with appropriate epoxy filler or patching compound. We address these before coating, not after.

04
Base Coat Application

The epoxy base coat is applied to the prepped surface. For flake systems, the vinyl chip is broadcast immediately into the wet base coat at full saturation.

05
Broadcast & Scrape

For flake systems: flake is broadcast to rejection (full coverage), allowed to cure, then scraped flat. This creates a uniform, professional surface ready for topcoat.

06
Protective Topcoat

Polyurea or polyaspartic topcoat is applied. This is the wear layer — UV-stable, chemical-resistant, and significantly tougher than epoxy alone. Grit additive applied where slip resistance is needed.

07
Cure & Inspection

The system cures 24–72 hours before foot traffic (longer for vehicle traffic). We do a final walk-through inspection before the job is signed off. Light foot traffic typically possible the next day.

Service Area

Epoxy floors across Southern Utah

We are based in St. George and work throughout Washington County and Southern Utah. No travel fee within our primary service area. Cedar City and Iron County are within reach for the right commercial or residential project.

If you’re in Southern Utah and getting quotes on epoxy floor coating, ask every contractor whether they use shot-blast prep. If they don’t have the machine, they can’t do it. We’re the only shop in the region that does.

St. George
Washington, UT
Hurricane, UT
Ivins, UT
Santa Clara, UT
La Verkin, UT
Toquerville, UT
Cedar City, UT
Kanab, UT
Mesquite, NV
Enterprise, UT
Southern Utah
1 of 1
Only Shot-Blast Applicator

No other contractor in Southern Utah has shot-blast equipment and certification. This isn’t a marketing claim — it’s a fact about equipment ownership and training.

15–20+
Year Lifespan

Shot-blast prepped epoxy floors with commercial-grade topcoat. In residential settings, you should never need to recoat during ownership of the home.

5+
Years in Southern Utah

Commercial and residential epoxy work throughout Washington County, Iron County, and beyond.

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Client Reviews

What clients say

5.0
★★★★★
Verified Google Reviews
★★★★★

“Jackson and his crew did an outstanding job on our concrete sealing project. Professional from start to finish — showed up on time, explained everything, and the results speak for themselves. Highly recommend Nichols Concrete Sealing.”

Blake Visser
Southern Utah · Google Review
★★★★★

“Great experience working with Nichols Concrete Sealing. Quality work, fair pricing, and Jackson clearly knows what he’s doing. The prep process alone sets them apart from others we’ve used.”

Eugene Lawrence
Southern Utah · Google Review
★★★★★

“The quality of workmanship, detailed application and final result was beyond our expectations. It has literally enhanced our home to the point of feeling brand new!”

Greg Hill
St. George, UT · Google Review
Investment

What does epoxy flooring cost in St. George?

Epoxy floor coating in St. George, Utah typically runs $6.50–$8.00 per square foot for a full-broadcast flake system with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat — surface prep, base coat, flake, and topcoat included. Large flake systems with a grout coat run $8.50–$10.75 per square foot. Here's what that looks like on real projects:

2-CAR GARAGE (≈450 SQ FT)
$2,850–$3,600

Standard 1/4" flake, full broadcast, polyaspartic topcoat with grit additive. Mechanical surface prep, crack treatment as needed, 1–2 day installation.

3-CAR GARAGE (≈650 SQ FT)
$4,100–$5,250

Same full system at scale. Larger floors price slightly better per square foot — setup, prep, and cure time stay roughly the same.

LARGE FLAKE UPGRADE
$8.50–$10.75 / sq ft

1/2" flake for a bolder look — showrooms and upscale spaces. Requires a grout coat before the topcoat to lay flat. That's the correct method, and it adds labor.

COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL
Quoted by project

Auto shops, schools, warehouses, and facilities. Shot-blast prep, chemical-resistant systems, cove base, and phased scheduling around your operations.

Why we're not the cheapest quote you'll get: Existing coating removal, heavy staining, and crack repair add to any honest quote — and skipping them is why cheap epoxy peels in 3 years. Our pricing always includes proper mechanical prep, because that's the difference between a floor that lasts 3 years and one that lasts 20. We have a 300 sq ft project minimum. Get an instant ballpark with our estimator, or read the full epoxy pricing guide.

Go Deeper

Local guides & straight answers

Garage Floor Epoxy — St. George

The full garage system, real pricing, and the 10-year warranty — on one page.

Shot Blast vs. Grinding vs. Acid Etch

The prep comparison every homeowner should read before collecting epoxy quotes.

Epoxy Flooring — Washington, UT

New-build garages from Washington Fields to Green Springs — coated right the first time.

Epoxy Flooring — Hurricane, UT

Toy garages, RV bays, and Sand Hollow floors built for red sand and hot tires.
Common Questions

Epoxy floor FAQ

Shot blasting propels fine steel shot at high velocity against the concrete, removing contaminants and creating a deep, uniform surface profile. Epoxy bonds at depth — not just on top. Most Southern Utah contractors use grinding or acid etching, which create shallower profiles. Shot-blasted epoxy floors last 15–20+ years. Lighter-prep systems fail within 3–7 years in Southern Utah’s temperature swings.
Cost depends on square footage, current floor condition, system type, and whether crack repair is needed. Shot-blast prep costs more than grinding or acid etching — but it’s also what makes the floor last. We don’t give square-foot prices without seeing the actual floor. Free on-site estimates for all projects in St. George, Washington, Hurricane, and Southern Utah.
With shot-blast prep and commercial-grade topcoat: 15–20+ years residential, 10–15 years commercial under heavy traffic. Lighter-prep systems typically peel within 3–7 years in Southern Utah. Preparation is the single biggest factor in longevity — more than material brand or cost.
Yes. Schools, auto shops, warehouses, storage facilities, retail, restaurants — we do all of it. Commercial work is a core part of our business and we have the equipment to handle large square footage. We’ve coated school facilities, multi-bay auto shops, and large commercial warehouses in the St. George area.
An epoxy base coat with decorative vinyl flake chips broadcast into the wet material, then sealed with polyurea or polyaspartic topcoat. Durable, slip-resistant, hides concrete imperfections, and easy to clean. Available in dozens of color blends. It’s the most popular residential garage system and works great in commercial settings too.
Light foot traffic is typically possible 24 hours after topcoat. Vehicle traffic usually needs 48–72 hours. Full cure takes 7 days — avoid heavy point loads or dragging sharp objects during that period. We give you exact timelines based on the system used and conditions at the time of installation.
Walk-on time is typically 24 hours. Light vehicle traffic is safe after 72 hours. Full cure is 7 days. We’ll give you a specific timeline based on the system installed and the temperature at time of application — Southern Utah’s heat can accelerate or affect cure depending on season.
It depends on the condition of the existing coating. If it’s well-bonded and in good shape, we can abrade and apply over it in some cases. If it’s peeling or poorly adhered, it needs to come off first. We assess this on every estimate — there’s no good answer without seeing it in person.
Yes. We install commercial epoxy systems for warehouses, auto shops, restaurants, schools, and industrial facilities throughout Washington County, Iron County, and surrounding areas. Commercial jobs often require broadcast quartz or high-build systems — we spec the right system for the use case and traffic load.
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jackson@nicholsconcretesealing.com  ·  St. George, Utah