Epoxy Flooring in Somerton, AZ

Epoxy flooring in Somerton depends a lot on where the house sits. Somerton was established in 1898 and incorporated in 1918, and for most of the 1900s it stayed small. It had 2,225 residents in 1970 and 7,266 in 2000. Then it nearly doubled in ten years, reaching 14,287 in 2010. So the town has an older core with decades-old concrete and a ring of homes built in the 2000s.

Older slabs near the center of town

Concrete that has been in place for many decades usually needs more work before it is coated. We often find:

• Layers of paint or porch enamel
• Hairline and settlement cracks
• Worn, sandy surfaces where the top has eroded
• Patches in a different color or texture
• Oil and rust stains in carports

We grind off old finishes, fill the cracks and level rough spots. If a slab has shifted so much that a coating would just crack along with it, we tell you before you pay for one.

What we coat most often in Somerton

• Covered patios and carports that need a sealed, textured surface
• Attached garages in newer subdivisions, usually with a flake system
• Older slabs that need paint removal and crack repair first
• Equipment sheds and shops on farm properties at the edge of town

Newer homes from the 2000s boom

Homes built during the growth years mostly have attached garages with smooth, sound slabs. These floors need grinding to open the surface, but little repair. Most owners choose a flake system with a UV-stable topcoat, since doors stay open in the heat.

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Patios built for gatherings

Somerton is a town of families. In 2020, 57.5% of households had children under 18, and the median age was 29.8. The annual Tamale Festival draws more than 20,000 visitors. Backyard patios and covered carports here host a lot of people, and those slabs take hard use and full sun. A patio coating seals the concrete against spills and grease from cooking, and a textured topcoat gives grip when it gets wet. We recommend lighter colors outdoors because dark coatings get very hot in direct sun.

Farm and work buildings

Agriculture is one of the town's main industries, along with medical services and tourism. Equipment sheds and small shops on the edge of town can take a shop-grade epoxy that stands up to tractors, tools and fluid spills.

Keeping a coated floor looking good

Dust and fine sand are the main thing to manage. Sweep or dust mop once or twice a week. Mop with warm water and a mild cleaner as needed. On patios, hose the slab off and squeegee standing water. Wipe grease and oil soon after a spill so it does not dry on the surface. Avoid harsh acid cleaners, which can dull the topcoat.

Why grinding beats etching on these slabs

Acid etching is how most store kits prepare concrete. It cleans the surface but does little to open it, and it does nothing about old paint. On Somerton's older slabs, etching leaves the weak, worn top layer in place. On newer slabs, it barely touches the hard troweled finish. Diamond grinding removes both problems and leaves a surface the base coat can soak into. It is the step we never skip.

Planning around the weather

Somerton has the same long, hot summers as the rest of the Yuma area. We start summer jobs early in the morning and check slab temperature before each coat. Patios and carports in full sun are best done in the cooler months when possible. Garage floors with the door closed can be done year-round.