How Expensive is Floor Shield Compared to other options?
Your home is one of your most valuable assets; safeguarding it with fresh paint or a new coating system is crucial. However, homeowners frequently ask, “How much does it cost to coat my floor” and “What exactly am I paying for?” At Floor Shield, we’re here to provide the answers you need to be confident in your potential investment.
We want to be transparent in the evaluation of our prices compared to the competition, though. At the end of the day, it’s better for both us and you to know everything that separates Floor Shield from other brands, even if we must tackle our downsides.
HOW EXPENSIVE IS FLOOR SHIELD COMPARED TO OTHER OPTIONS?
Before we compare costs, you should understand your coating options. Epoxies are the tried-and-true coating system and have been around for many decades. There are many good things about epoxies:
Great adhesion
Lower cost
Many applications
At Floor Shield, we manufacture epoxies, but when it comes to your garage, patio, basement, or pool deck, there are much better options.
Usually, epoxies are a multi-day installation. They are not UV stable (meaning they yellow) and they typically have a strong, long-lasting odor.
Your next best option is a Polyurea coating system. Most polyurea are “blended systems,” meaning your installer will use a polyurea base coat and a polyaspartic top or clear coat. The advantages of this are:
You can install most residential applications in one day.
They are mid-range in price.
Low odor.
Like epoxies, polyureas are not UV-stable, and based on independent lab tests, they have 40% less adhesion than Floor Shield Polyaspartic. Adhesion is the most important aspect of any coating.
Polyaspartics are the best technology and fastest-growing segment of the concrete coatings industry. Floor Shield Polyaspartics can be installed in just a few hours, are UV stable, and have zero VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds).
Let’s talk about the cost.
Floor Shield’s average cost is between $6 to $9 per square foot.
The average cost of a traditional epoxy coating is between $3 to $10 per square foot.
The average cost of a polyurea is between $6 to $8 per square foot.
Ultimately, if you are unsure if Floor Shield is within your budget, we recommend getting a free quote from a local dealer to get an exact price.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE PRICE
There are many variables that go into the total cost of coating your concrete floor. The variations in cost depend on factors such as:
Condition of the floor
Labor costs
Square footage of the floor
If extensive surface leveling is needed
The main reason for Floor Shield's price range lies in its resilience and convenience.
UV stability
Anti-slip
Unmatched abrasion resistance
Superior adhesion
Same-day floors
Ease of installation
Low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Excellent stain resistance (including hot tire pickup)
Variety in color and flake options
It should be noted that although the initial investment in Floor Shield is higher than most epoxies and polyureas, you’ll save more in the long term, especially if your concrete floor has any parts exposed to the sun. Unlike epoxies and polyureas, which amber and fade when exposed to UV rays, Floor Shield retains its color and gloss.
Going the DIY route will save you money, but you’re sure to encounter problems with the application when a professional is not present. You’ll also lose out on an industrial-grade product.
