A concrete floor project is different from most home improvements. There's grinding, there are coatings that need time to cure, and the rooms involved are out of use for a stretch. A little preparation makes the whole process smoother for your household. Here's what we suggest to homeowners across Humble and the Greater Houston area.
Before the crew arrives
- Clear small items, decor, and breakables from the work area.
- Pack up electronics and anything sensitive to dust.
- Empty closets that open onto rooms getting the new floor.
- Plan where pets and kids will stay while work is underway.
- Let us know about any areas or items that need extra protection.
What our crew takes care of
Our concrete floor installation process covers moving standard furniture, removing old flooring where needed, preparing the surface, applying the finish, and cleaning up. If an old floor covering or coating needs to come off first, our surface prep and removal work handles it so the new finish goes onto a clean slab.
During the project
Preparation often involves grinding the concrete, which can be loud for a period. We take steps to protect the rest of your home and keep the work area tidy. Once a coating or sealer is applied, the floor needs time to cure before foot traffic, and longer before furniture goes back. Houston humidity can affect cure times, so we'll let you know what to expect for your specific system.
If the project covers several connected rooms, we'll talk about the order of work so you can keep using part of the house. Some homeowners plan a few nights away for larger interior jobs; others simply close off the work area. Either way, knowing the plan ahead of time makes the days of the project much easier.
Have questions about how your project will run? We'll walk you through the schedule at your estimate.
Request a free estimateAfter the floor is finished
We'll explain when you can walk on the floor, when furniture can return, and how to care for the new surface. Felt pads under furniture legs are a good idea on any finished concrete. About ten days after the job, we return to confirm the floor is performing the way it should. Our post on caring for decorative concrete floors covers everyday care, and our metallic epoxy guide explains what to expect from a high-gloss finish.
Serving Humble, Porter, Kingwood, and the Greater Houston area - request a free estimate to get on the calendar.
