How to Decide Whether to Repair or Replace Your Concrete Floor

If you start to notice deterioration in your concrete floor, you may be wondering if repair or replacement work is needed. Below we look at both scenarios. At Garage Floor Coating of MN, we offer concrete floor coating and replacement solutions for residential and commercial projects.

So, how can you determine if concrete floor repair or replacement is the best option?

Regular Concrete Inspections

Making the right decision about what to do with a concrete floor that is showing signs of wear or other damage depends on carefully inspecting the concrete on a regular basis. It is important to look for indications of cracking, discoloration, curling, white powder on the surface, or sinking. This will allow you to inform an experience concrete floor contractor before they make a visit.

When Concrete Repair is Sufficient

Most issues found with concrete floors have a repair solution. Often, cracking is a surface issues that only requires the filling of the cracks followed by floor cleaning, painting, and the application of concrete sealer. Of course, in some cases, cracks in concrete may indicate something more serious. An experienced contractor can determine the difference. In addition, if the concrete issue, such as cracking, is only present in one area of the floor, then replacement of the entire floor would often not be feasible or required – only repair work in the local area.

When Concrete Replacement is Necessary

An example of a concrete floor issue requiring concrete replacement is when the earth underneath the floor has shifted to a significant degree. Without floor replacement, the issue will likely grow worse over time. If a concrete floor has been installed properly, then it should be able to resist the forces of some shifting which is inevitable.

So, concrete floor replacement is often necessary when the source of the problem is at the base of the concrete floor. When the foundation is flawed, the integrity of the entire floor is going to degrade, resulting problems such as cracking at the surface. In this case, a repair using epoxy coating will not solve the underlying problem and keep the floor from further deterioration.

For information about the concrete coating and replacement services we offer at Garage Floor Coating of MN, give us a call today at 763.559.8732, or complete our contact form to arrange a service appointment or request a quote.