Epoxy Flooring in Superior Township, MI

Epoxy flooring in Superior Township usually means a family garage that does a lot of work. Census estimates put the average household here at 2.80 people, well above the city of Ann Arbor's 2.19, and about 82.2% of homes are owner-occupied. That means bikes, strollers, sports gear and a second fridge share the floor with the cars. The township had 14,832 residents in the 2020 census.

Built for a busy garage

A garage that doubles as storage and a play space needs a floor that can handle it:

• Flake broadcast gives grip under wet shoes and hides sand and salt between cleanings
• A thick topcoat resists scuffs from bike stands, carts and dropped tools
• Coated stem walls keep the bottom edge of the room easy to wipe down
• A light color makes a crowded garage brighter and easier to find things in

Old settlements, older outbuildings

Superior has deep roots. John Dix settled Dixboro as early as 1825 and platted it in 1826. The Dixboro General Store, built in 1840, is still its oldest structure. Frains Lake was settled starting in 1835. Around these old crossroads are farmhouses, barns and garages that have been rebuilt or added onto more than once. We often find slabs from different decades side by side in one building. Each section gets checked for soundness, old coatings and moisture before we quote.

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Near the Huron River

Superior Dam sits on the Huron River in the township's southwest corner, and the old community of Superior lies just north of the river. Homes on lower ground nearby can have damper basements. We use a moisture meter in several spots and plan the primer around the readings. A slab that stays wet after storms needs drainage work before any coating.

Basements for growing families

With larger households, the basement often becomes the extra room. People ask us about floors for:

• Kids' playrooms that need easy cleanup
• Home gyms with dropped weights
• Laundry rooms that see spills and leaks
• Storage areas with shelving and bins

Solid-color epoxy or a fine flake handles most of these. A finished family room may suit a metallic floor.

What happens at the estimate

We measure, test moisture and note cracks, old paint and drains. The written price we leave spells out prep, every coat and the total. If we find something unexpected once grinding starts, we stop and write it up for your approval.

Rural roads and mud season

Large parts of the township are still open land with long drives and country roads. In early spring, thawing ground turns to mud, and it ends up on the garage floor along with leftover winter grit. A flake floor with a textured topcoat handles that well. Mud dries on the surface and sweeps or hoses off without staining. Bare concrete soaks it up and stays dingy. A boot tray by the door and a rinse after the thaw keep the coating looking new.

Choosing a color

Family garages see a lot of mess. Mid-tone flake blends, such as grays mixed with tan or black, hide dirt better than very light or very dark floors. Solid colors look clean but show every footprint. Our sample chips come along on the estimate visit. Hold them up in your garage, under its lighting, before deciding.

Timing the job

Most garages here are unheated, so late spring through early fall is the easiest time to coat them. A polyaspartic topcoat can extend that window and shorten the time your cars sit in the driveway. Your written quote lists each day of work and when you can walk, park and move things back.