Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal in Walnut Creek, CA - a clean slab for your new floor
Old epoxy peeling or paint flaking off your concrete? We find out what it is, take it off and leave bare concrete for the next floor.
How do you get an old coating off a concrete floor?
Concrete floor stripping and removal in Walnut Creek takes old epoxy, paint and glue residue off your slab, so the next floor goes down on clean concrete it can bond to.
Usually you're looking at a coating that's peeling, chipped or worn through, or one you just want gone before something new goes down, and nothing new holds well over it. That's why removal goes hand in hand with surface preparation, the work that gets bare concrete ready for a new floor.
The price moves with the size of the floor, how thick the coating is, what it's made of and which removal method suits it. The schedule turns on those same things, plus any testing the coating needs before we start, and the written estimate after my visit gives you the figure for your floor.
- Old epoxy, paint and glue residue come off, leaving bare concrete ready for the next floor.
- Garage, basement and patio floors at home, plus shop and kitchen floors for businesses.
- We clean up when the coating's off and leave the slab prepped for whatever goes down next.
What happens when you call us to strip a concrete floor in Walnut Creek?
I come out to look at every job myself, and our trained installers do the work with me on site. Here's how it goes from your first call to the bare, prepped slab.
Call or send a message
Call (925) 433-7858 or send a message with the floor size, the coating type, any test results and the dates you'd like. Saturday and City Holiday work in Walnut Creek needs an after-hours permit from the city, so a weekend start begins with contacting city staff.
I check the slab in person
I look at the slab for moisture, the old coating and any cracks. Then I walk you through what I see and which removal method fits your floor.
You get a written estimate
You get a written estimate for your floor, so the price is down on paper before anything starts. Once you say yes, we set the dates.
We strip, clean and review
We prep the floor properly, take the coating off and clean up. Before we pack up, I go over the bare slab with you so you know it's ready for the next floor.
Concrete coating removal, prep and finished floors
These photos show the kind of work our trade does on concrete, from taking old coatings off to the bare, prepped slab and the finished floors that go down after. They show the trade in general, not one particular job.
Empty beige garage with a glossy gray, speckled polyaspartic floor and a white door at the far end.
Gray flake epoxy floor in a commercial washroom with sinks, partitions, and a floor drain.
Glossy light-gray epoxy floor in a clean industrial room with exposed ducts, pipes, and bright ceiling lights.
Close-up of a dark gray epoxy floor covered in large black, white, and silver flakes.
Speckled epoxy floor in a large industrial interior with gray walls and exposed metal framing.
Polished gray terrazzo floor reflects the windows and furnishings of a bright, modern showroom.
Get a written estimate to strip your concrete floor
Send the floor size, coating type and any test results, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site visit. I look at the slab myself, then you get a written estimate with no obligation.
(925) 433-7858Questions about stripping concrete floors in Walnut Creek
These are the questions Walnut Creek homeowners usually ask before an old coating comes off. Where a guide or a public office sets the figure, I say so, and the rest comes from our own work.
How much does it cost to remove an epoxy floor coating in Walnut Creek?
The cost comes down to your floor's size, how thick the coating is, whether it needs testing and which removal method fits, so I give you a figure in the written estimate after I've seen the slab. Grinding and shot blasting usually cost more upfront but finish faster, while chemical stripping tends to cost less at first and takes more time and labor.
How long does it take to strip epoxy off a concrete floor?
One cost guide puts a typical 1,000-square-foot area at about one to three days, depending on its size, how thick the coating is and the method used. That window includes cleanup and prep for the next floor, so you can plan the new installation around it.
Should an old floor coating be tested before it's removed?
Yes, when nobody knows what's in it, because one tool seller's guide says to stop if a coating may contain lead, asbestos or other hazardous material and to get qualified testing and remediation before any grinding or blasting. If testing finds asbestos, the Bay Area Air District requires notice at least 10 business days before a renovation that removes 100 square feet or more of it, though homes of four or fewer units may give 72 hours' notice for an extra fee.
How do I get my house ready for concrete floor stripping?
Clear the room or garage and plan around the work area, because coating removal can throw off silica dust, coating debris, chemical waste and noise. It's fair to ask any crew how they use dust extraction, along with breathing, eye and hearing protection, while the job is underway.
What license should a concrete floor contractor have in California?
California's contractor license board defines a concrete contractor as one who forms, pours, places, finishes and installs flat and other concrete work, so ask anyone quoting your floor what license they hold. We're fully licensed and insured.
Is chemical stripping enough to get a floor ready for a new coating?
Rarely on its own, because the residue, moisture and softened coating it leaves behind have to come off before a new coating can bond reliably. When we use it, that cleanup is part of the job before anything new goes down.
Concrete floor stripping and removal in Walnut Creek and nearby cities
Walnut Creek's no-permit list names patios, driveways and paths, not floor stripping, so I check with the city's building permit office before work starts and tell you what I find. We do the same work in Concord and Lafayette too.