Frequently Asked Questions

Stained concrete pricing in San Antonio depends on the size of the project, the condition of the existing concrete, and the finish you choose. A single-color stain on a clean, unsealed slab generally costs less than a project requiring adhesive removal, extensive preparation, multiple colors, or decorative patterns. A project-specific estimate is the best way to compare options for your home or commercial property in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

Yes, existing concrete floors can often be stained if the surface is sound and can absorb the stain. Paint, glue, grease, and old sealers must be addressed before application. Staining adds color rather than hiding the slab, so patches, cracks, and marks from previous flooring may remain visible. Evaluating the concrete first helps establish realistic expectations for your San Antonio stained concrete project.

Stained concrete can add color and character to patios, walkways, and other outdoor concrete surfaces in San Antonio and nearby communities. The stain and protective sealer must be suitable for exterior use and the surface’s exposure and traffic. Existing concrete condition also matters: significant cracking, flaking, or visible repairs can affect the final appearance because stain does not conceal those imperfections.

Stained concrete offers options ranging from warm browns, tans, and terracotta tones to a broader palette of water-based stain colors. Acid stains create variegated, earth-tone effects, while water-based products offer more color flexibility. Multiple colors and decorative patterns can create a custom look for residential or commercial stained concrete floors in the San Antonio area. Because the slab influences the result, a sample on your actual concrete helps set expectations before installation.

Stained concrete maintenance centers on routine cleaning and protecting the finish. Remove dirt and grit regularly, and follow the sealer manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. The protective sealer will need periodic renewal, with the schedule depending on the product, foot traffic, and exposure conditions. Interior stained concrete floors and outdoor patios may require different maintenance plans, so ask for care instructions specific to your installed system.

Resinous flooring options include epoxy and polyurethane coating systems, with decorative flake, quartz, and solid-color finishes available depending on the system. For residential garage floors and commercial concrete floors in New Braunfels, the right choice depends on vehicle traffic, wear, chemical exposure, sunlight, and the appearance you want. Selecting a complete flooring system—not just a color—helps match the finished surface to how your space is used.

The cost of an epoxy flooring project in New Braunfels depends on your floor’s size, concrete condition, preparation requirements, and selected coating system. Existing coatings, damaged concrete, and moisture concerns can change the preparation needed before installation. For a useful comparison, request a project-specific estimate that clearly identifies surface preparation, repairs, coating layers, and the final finish rather than comparing square-foot pricing alone.

Yes, existing concrete can often receive a resinous floor coating if it is structurally sound and properly prepared. Before coating a New Braunfels garage or commercial floor, the surface should be evaluated for moisture, oil contamination, existing coatings, and deteriorated concrete. Mechanical preparation, such as diamond grinding or shot blasting, creates the surface profile needed for adhesion. Unsound concrete and other underlying problems must be addressed before the coating is applied.sika+1

They can be, but the coating system must be selected for the exposure. For sun-exposed concrete in New Braunfels, ask about a system with documented UV resistance and approval for the intended application. For areas that may become wet, a textured, slip-resistant finish may be appropriate. Slip resistance and UV resistance are specific system features—not qualities to assume every epoxy floor provides—and no coating makes a wet surface completely slip-proof.

Return-to-service time depends on the coating products, application conditions, and intended use. Foot traffic, vehicle traffic, and full chemical exposure may each require different waiting periods. Manufacturer guidance distinguishes between light use and full cure, and temperature can change those timelines. Before scheduling your New Braunfels garage floor coating or commercial flooring project, request a written installation schedule that states when you can walk on the floor, move equipment back, and resume normal use.

Conductive flooring measures 25,000 to 1,000,000 ohms. It drains a 5,000-volt charge to zero in about 0.05 seconds and is used where flammable vapors, solvents, powders, or munitions require a low-resistance path to ground. Static dissipative flooring measures 1 million to 1 billion ohms. It drains static in a slower, controlled way and is the standard choice for electronics manufacturing, assembly, labs, and data centers. Your project specification or safety program sets the required range, and we match the system to it.

No waxes, polishes, or special treatments are needed to maintain static control. Floors that depend on nonpermanent treatments for conductivity are not considered acceptable static control floors. Clean with a neutral pH cleaner and avoid any product that leaves a film, since residue can insulate the surface and raise resistance readings. We recommend periodic resistance checks as part of your facility static control program.

Copper grounding strips are installed on the prepared slab and connected to a verified building ground before the static control layers go down. The number and spacing of ground points depend on the room size and the system specified. This gives static a continuous path from the floor surface to ground.

Existing concrete is the ideal substrate once it is diamond ground, repaired, and moisture tested. Tile, vinyl, and old coatings are usually removed so the system bonds directly to sound concrete and the ground path stays continuous. We confirm substrate condition during the site survey before recommending a system.

We take resistance readings during installation and on the finished floor, following ANSI/ESD STM7.1 and ASTM F150. Testing includes point-to-point and point-to-ground measurements, with temperature and humidity recorded at the time of testing. You receive a written test report for your QA records.

Our high-build static dissipative system is tested to meet ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements for floor resistance and body voltage generation. Keep in mind that S20.20 compliance covers your entire static control program, including footwear, grounding, and procedures. The floor is one part of that system, and we install it to support your program requirements.

Timeline depends on square footage, substrate condition, and the system specified. Each layer needs cure time before the next is applied and before testing. For active facilities, we can phase the work by area and discuss off-hours scheduling to limit downtime. We provide a detailed schedule with your bid.

Timeline depends on the size and condition of the space, but most classroom, hallway, or cafeteria installations are completed within a few days per area. We schedule around your academic calendar — nights, weekends, and summer breaks — so instructional time isn't affected.

We plan installations to minimize disruption, typically working during off-hours, weekends, or scheduled breaks. Low-odor, fast-cure coating systems allow treated areas to return to normal use quickly once installation is complete.

Yes. We integrate slip-resistant textures into our coating systems specifically for high-moisture, high-traffic areas like cafeterias, restrooms, and hallways, and our systems are built to withstand constant daily foot traffic without cracking or peeling.

Yes. Every job includes Wagner RH and Tramex surface moisture screening before installation begins. This lets us determine whether a moisture vapor barrier is needed and helps prevent the coating failures and callbacks that come from installing over an untested slab.

We specify the right system for each space rather than a one-size-fits-all approach — including decorative flake or quartz systems for slip resistance and branding, solid-color epoxy for classrooms and offices, and chemical-resistant systems for labs and kitchens.

Yes. AES Flooring is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SAM.gov registered, which supports districts' small-business and veteran vendor procurement goals.

Properly installed epoxy systems are built to withstand years of heavy daily foot traffic without requiring waxing or refinishing. Actual lifespan depends on the system selected and the specific demands of the space — we'll recommend the right system and warranty tier for your facility during your site assessment.

Yes. We work directly with GCs and construction managers on new construction and renovation projects, coordinating our installation within the broader project schedule.

A standard kitchen in the 800–1,500 sq ft range typically takes three scheduled nights — prep, cove base and mortar, and topcoat — completed before your morning prep crew arrives. Larger kitchens or ones needing extensive drain and threshold detailing may need additional nights.

Per square foot, yes. But standard epoxy isn't built for sustained heat, hot oil, and daily high-temperature wash-down, so a straight epoxy floor in a working kitchen typically needs replacement well before a properly specified urethane cement floor does.

Sometimes — if the tile is fully bonded, flat, and in good condition. Most commercial kitchen tile has hollow spots or failing grout by replacement time, which makes full removal the more reliable path. We'll give you a straight answer after the site visit.

The Texas Food Establishment Rules require food prep, storage, and dish-washing area floors to be smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable, and coved and sealed at the wall junction — and San Antonio Metro Health inspectors check this specifically.

That's the default plan. We schedule prep, cove base, and topcoat phases at night or across off-days so you reopen on your normal schedule. We'll talk through the timeline with you at the site visit.

Cost depends on square footage, existing floor condition, and the amount of drain and threshold detailing required. We provide a line-itemed quote after a free site visit and moisture assessment

Most projects take several days, but the schedule depends on square footage, floor condition, repairs, surface preparation, coating build, cure requirements, and whether the work is completed in phases. Smaller areas may be completed over a weekend, while active warehouses and larger facilities are often scheduled in sections to keep operations moving.

A conventional epoxy system commonly requires multiple installation and cure stages, while fast-cure polyaspartic or polyurea systems can reduce downtime significantly. In suitable conditions, fast-cure systems may allow foot traffic within 4–8 hours and heavy vehicle traffic in about 24 hours; the right choice depends on your traffic, chemical exposure, temperature, substrate, and required service life

There is no single best system for every facility. A properly specified and installed industrial epoxy floor can provide long service life under normal forklift and pedestrian traffic, while urethane, polyaspartic, or other specialty topcoats may be better suited to UV exposure, thermal cycling, aggressive chemicals, or rapid return-to-service needs. System selection should be based on the actual operating environment—not just installation speed.

Start with how the floor will be used: forklift and pallet-jack traffic, point loads, abrasion, chemicals, oil, washdowns, temperatures, slip-resistance needs, hygiene requirements, and allowable downtime. A professional assessment should also review slab moisture, concrete profile, existing coatings, joints, and cracks before specifying a system. We fit the flooring system to your needs-not a generic flooring system for all warehouse floors.

Light foot traffic may be permitted before the floor is ready for full operations, but the timeline depends on the coating chemistry and site conditions. Fast-cure systems can sometimes support foot traffic within 4–8 hours, whereas conventional epoxy systems often require longer; follow the installer’s project-specific return-to-service schedule.

Heavy traffic should not resume simply because the floor looks dry. Forklifts, vehicles, loaded pallet jacks, heavy equipment, washdowns, and chemical exposure can each require additional cure time, so return-to-service must follow the system manufacturer’s requirements and the contractor’s written schedule. We will walk you through our process and adjust the flooring system to your specific requirements.

Remove abrasive debris regularly, clean spills promptly, and use manufacturer-approved cleaning products and procedures. Avoid harsh or unapproved chemicals, and address damaged joints, cracks, gouges, or worn high-traffic areas early to protect the coating system and reduce disruption to operations.

Industrial epoxy pricing is project-specific. Cost is driven by the total area, condition of the concrete, demolition or removal of existing coatings, crack and joint repair, moisture mitigation, preparation method, coating thickness, safety striping, texture requirements, access constraints, and whether the project must be phased around operations. A site evaluation is the best way to receive an accurate scope and quote.

Yes—moisture testing should be part of the pre-installation assessment. Moisture vapor moving through a concrete slab can contribute to bubbling, loss of bond, peeling, or premature coating failure; results may determine whether a moisture-mitigation primer or vapor barrier system is needed. Common professional methods include in-situ relative-humidity testing and calcium-chloride testing.

Yes. Industrial flooring projects can often be divided into manageable sections so your facility can continue operating during installation. We can plan the sequence around your workflow—such as completing one aisle, dock bay, department, or production zone at a time—while maintaining clear temporary travel routes and controlled access to active work areas. Phasing, off-hours work, and fast-cure systems can help minimize downtime; the final schedule depends on access, equipment movement, floor condition, and required cure time.

Yes. Slip-resistant epoxy systems can be tailored to the specific risks in each area of your facility. We can incorporate textured aggregates into the coating system to provide added traction in loading docks, ramps, entrances, washdown areas, production spaces, and high-traffic forklift lanes. The level of texture is selected to balance traction, cleanability, and the type of traffic the floor must support

Yes. Proper surface preparation and concrete repair are essential to a durable industrial floor coating system. Before coating, we evaluate and address cracks, spalled concrete, deteriorated joint edges, pits, and failing existing coatings as needed. The floor is then mechanically prepared—typically by diamond grinding—to create the proper surface profile for adhesion. Repairs and joint treatment are specified based on slab movement, traffic loads, and the intended use of the finished floor.

Yes. We can incorporate durable line striping and floor-marking layouts into the project, including forklift lanes, pedestrian walkways, staging areas, loading zones, equipment locations, storage areas, keep-clear zones, and hazard markings. These markings can improve traffic flow, make work zones easier to identify, and support a safer, more organized facility layout. Highly visible industrial markings can also be designed for wet or lower-light conditions.

Traffic deck coatings typically require at least 24 hours before light pedestrian traffic and at least 72 hours before heavy pedestrian or vehicle traffic. Actual return-to-service timing depends on site conditions, weather, coating system, and the scope of repairs.

We plan parking garage coating projects in phases to help minimize disruption. Downtime varies by deck size, concrete condition, repair needs, access requirements, and curing conditions, but we coordinate schedules to keep as much of your facility operational as practical.

Routine sweeping and cleaning help remove dirt, debris, automotive fluids, and contaminants that can affect appearance and traction. Promptly address spills, follow the coating manufacturer's care recommendations, and inspect the deck regularly for damage, failed sealant, or areas needing repair.

Yes. AES Flooring stands behind its workmanship and provides warranty information based on the selected system, project conditions, and scope of work. Ask our team about the warranty options available for your parking structure.

A true professional installation takes two days — one for diamond grinding, moisture testing, and the base coat, and one for the flake broadcast and topcoat. One-day products skip the surface prep that gives epoxy a real mechanical bond to the concrete, which is why they tend to fail within a year or two. We'd rather take the extra day and do it right.

With proper prep and installation, our full flake and metallic systems both hold up for 10+ years under normal residential use. Metallic tends to show wear differently since it's a design finish rather than a texture finish, but both are built on the same diamond-ground base and polyaspartic topcoat that make the real difference in longevity.

It depends on your budget, how the space is used, and the look you want. Full flake is the most popular choice for durability and value. Metallic epoxy is a custom, showroom-grade finish for garages that double as living or display space. We'll walk you through samples of each during your free consultation so you can decide based on what you actually see, not just a description.

Typically within 24 hours of the final topcoat, depending on the product and weather conditions. We'll give you exact timing specific to your job before we finish.

Most floors are ready for vehicle traffic within 24–72 hours. Full cure — meaning the floor can handle spills, chemicals, and heavy use without concern — typically takes about a week.

Most single and two-car garages are completed in two to three working days. Larger garages or jobs requiring extensive crack repair may take longer — we'll give you a specific timeline during your assessment.

Regular sweeping and occasional mopping with a mild cleaner is all it takes. Avoid harsh degreasers or acidic cleaners, which can dull the topcoat over time. We provide a simple care guide with every installation.

Yes — every job includes moisture testing before we quote or coat. San Antonio's clay-heavy soil holds moisture that can push up through a slab and cause coatings to bubble or delaminate. We test first so we can spec the right primer, not guess and hope.

Pricing depends on your garage size, slab condition, and the system you choose. We provide a detailed, written quote after a free on-site assessment — no flat per-square-foot rate card, since every slab is different. Contact us for a free consultation and exact pricing for your space.

Yes, when it's the right system. Standard epoxy topcoats can soften and pick up hot tire marks in extreme heat. That's why we use polyaspartic topcoats, which are more UV- and heat-stable and built to handle Texas summers without the tire-marking issues cheaper systems run into.

Yes — we offer financing options so a quality floor doesn't have to wait. Ask about payment plans during your free consultation.

We serve San Antonio and the surrounding Texas Hill Country, including Boerne, Kendall County, Schertz, Helotes, New Braunfels, Bulverde, Blanco, Castroville, and Hondo.

Yes — every job includes moisture testing before we quote or coat, residential or commercial. San Antonio's clay-heavy soil holds moisture that can push up through a slab and cause coating failure. We test first so we can spec the right primer, not guess and hope.

Pricing depends on your space size, slab condition, and the system you choose. We provide a detailed, written quote after a free on-site assessment — no flat rate card, since every project is different. Contact us for a free consultation and exact pricing for your space.

Yes — from garages and workshops to warehouses, parking structures, and commercial facilities. As an SDVOSB-certified business, we also work with property managers, HOAs, and are actively pursuing government and military facility contracts.

We serve San Antonio and the surrounding Texas Hill Country, including Boerne, Kendall County, Schertz, Helotes, New Braunfels, Bulverde, Blanco, Castroville, and Hondo.

Yes — we offer financing options so a quality floor doesn't have to wait. Ask about payment plans during your free consultation.