What Does Epoxy Flooring Cost in Bloemfontein?
There's no honest single price per square metre, because the work under the coating changes from floor to floor. These are the things that move the price.
What affects the price
- Size. Larger floors cost less per square metre, because setting up and grinding take a similar time whatever the size.
- The state of the concrete. Cracks, holes, old paint and deep oil stains all need work before any coating goes on.
- Preparation. Diamond grinding is the step that makes a floor last, and it's where cheap quotes cut corners.
- The finish. Solid colour is the simplest, flake adds flakes and a clear topcoat, and metallic takes the most handwork.
- Thickness and topcoat. Industrial and self-levelling systems use more material. UV-stable and anti-slip topcoats add a little.
- Access and timing. Upstairs rooms, tight spaces and weekend or after-hours work for businesses all play a part.
Why prices you see online differ so much
Some advertised prices per square metre are for paint rolled onto unprepared concrete. That looks fine for a few months and then peels, especially under car tyres. A proper epoxy floor costs more because of the grinding, repairs and the two-part products. That extra work is what gives it years of life rather than months. The difference is explained on the floor paint vs coating page.
What a good quote should tell you
- How the floor will be prepared, and whether that's grinding or just a wash
- Which products and how many coats
- The finish and topcoat
- How long the job takes and when you can use the floor
- What happens if the concrete turns out to have damp or hidden damage
Getting your price
The quickest way to an accurate figure is to send the size of the floor, your suburb and a few photos. A single garage is about 18 m² and a double about 36 m². From that, the installer can give you a ballpark and then confirm it at the measure-up.