Overview
Epoxy flooring is sold for the finish, and the substrate prep is the line that decides whether the coating bonds for years
Epoxy floor coating is the industrial-grade flooring trade that fits garages, workshops, retail showrooms, hospitals, food production floors, and the increasingly common high-end residential garage where the customer wants a poured floor that looks like a showroom. The product is a resin coating applied in multiple coats, often with decorative flakes or quartz aggregate broadcast into the topcoat. The bond to the substrate is everything: a cheap quote with a shot-blasted prep saves a day's work and the coating fails within two years. A flat 'epoxy floor, $40/m²' quote without naming the prep method, the system, and the topcoat is a quote that risks delaminating within the warranty period.
QuoteGenio gives epoxy coaters a quoting shape that surfaces the system. Survey and moisture test as the first line, substrate prep (shot-blast or diamond grinding) by square metre, primer coat at supplier price with the brand named, body coat or self-levelling system with the colour or aggregate spec, topcoat with the wear-and-chemical-resistance class, perimeter trim and threshold detail, and a warranty period. Send via WhatsApp or email to the customer with photos of the existing substrate, take a deposit on the materials order, raise progress invoices through prep and coating, and the final invoice closes with the coated floor cured and the warranty document attached.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of epoxy and resin flooring business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every epoxy coater knows
Epoxy jobs live or die on the surface prep. Quote the coating and skip the prep, and the finish peels within 12 months. Clients often don't understand why prep costs more than the coating.
Surface prep is the biggest cost, clients don't see it
Shot blasting, grinding, and moisture testing make up 40-60% of the job but look like 'just grinding' to the client. Hidden work undersells.
Decorative vs industrial systems price 3x differently
Standard industrial epoxy, decorative flake, and metallic all use different products and application techniques. Generic quotes lose specialist work.
Commercial tenders need written specs
Verbal quotes don't win factory, warehouse, or showroom work. You need a proper spec sheet with products, warranties, and application stages.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
Structured quotes with surface prep, primer, base coat, decoration, and top coat all on clean lines. Win more commercial work.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for resin flooring
Line items for diamond grinding, shot blasting, moisture test, crack repair, primer, base coat, flake broadcast, top coat, and sealer. Every stage priced separately.
Quote from the warehouse floor
Check substrate, test moisture, measure, and send the quote before the client's FM team comes back to the office.
System warranties attached
Save your resin supplier's warranty (Sika, Flowcrete, Teknos) and workmanship warranty in terms. They attach to every quote automatically.
Track commercial invoices
Commercial epoxy jobs run 30-90 day payment terms. Track outstanding balances and follow up cleanly.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how epoxy floor coaters actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Epoxy Floor Coaters choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Epoxy Floor Coaters build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Epoxy Floor Coaters job pricing
Guideline pricing for epoxy and resin flooring jobs. Rates shift with system (industrial vs decorative vs food-grade), substrate, thickness, and access. Use as a starting point for your rate card.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard industrial epoxy (per sq m) | $ 58 - $ 110 / sq m |
| Heavy-duty industrial epoxy (per sq m) | $ 95 - $ 180 / sq m |
| Decorative flake epoxy (per sq m) | $ 85 - $ 165 / sq m |
| Metallic epoxy (per sq m) | $ 140 - $ 280 / sq m |
| Self-levelling epoxy screed (per sq m) | $ 120 - $ 240 / sq m |
| Food-grade epoxy with cove (per sq m) | $ 180 - $ 380 / sq m |
| Diamond grinding surface prep (per sq m) | $ 18 - $ 45 / sq m |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Epoxy surveys take time: moisture readings, substrate assessment, crack mapping. Charge $ 280 to $ 680 for a full survey including moisture testing and a written spec sheet. Refund against the contract. Free surveys on commercial tenders are a race to the bottom.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed per-sq-m pricing for straightforward garage floors or warehouse slabs with known substrate. Use hourly rates ($ 95 to $ 165 per hour per applicator plus materials) for heritage concrete, repair work, or anything where substrate condition is unknown. Always quote crack repair as a provisional sum on old concrete.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
A decorative epoxy quote that shows every stage, from diamond grinding to UV-stable top coat, wins work because the client sees the science and the value. Lump-sum quotes lose to the cowboys.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Decorative flake epoxy, 120 sq m garage with polyurethane top coat
Diamond grinding CSP 3 surface prep
Moisture test and record readings
Crack repair (provisional, 1-3% of area)
Epoxy primer (1 coat)
Epoxy base coat with flake broadcast
Flake material (industry-standard mix)
Sand flake coat (second day)
Polyurethane top coat (UV-stable)
Masking, site protection, cleanup
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond grinding CSP 3 surface prep | 120 | $ 28.00 / sq m | $ 3,360 |
| Moisture test and record readings | 1 | $ 120 | $ 120 |
| Crack repair (provisional, 1-3% of area) | 1 | $ 280 | $ 280 |
| Epoxy primer (1 coat) | 120 | $ 12.00 / sq m | $ 1,440 |
| Epoxy base coat with flake broadcast | 120 | $ 32.00 / sq m | $ 3,840 |
| Flake material (industry-standard mix) | 120 | $ 14.00 / sq m | $ 1,680 |
| Sand flake coat (second day) | 120 | $ 6.00 / sq m | $ 720 |
| Polyurethane top coat (UV-stable) | 120 | $ 28.00 / sq m | $ 3,360 |
| Masking, site protection, cleanup | 1 | $ 280 | $ 280 |
| Subtotal | $ 15,080 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 1,508 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 16,588 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Diamond grinding surface prep (CSP rating critical for adhesion), moisture testing (required for warranty), crack repair allowance, UV-stable top coat (yellow-resistant), overnight drying time between coats, masking of walls and adjacent surfaces, and 5-10 year manufacturer warranty. Clients forget all of these unless they are itemised.
Peer snapshot
How Epoxy Floor Coaters actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Epoxy Floor Coaters on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
24
Quotes sent per month
56%
Average quote acceptance
4 min
Median time to send quote
$ 16,588
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
Commercial epoxy is one of the most profitable floor trades but only if you quote properly. These mistakes cost decent contractors thousands in margin and warranty disputes.
Mistake: Quoting epoxy without surface prep
Better: Prep is 30-50% of a good epoxy job. Diamond grinding (CSP 2-3), shot blasting, or acid etching all have different prices and outcomes. Quote the specific prep method with a CSP rating number. Generic quotes lose to specialists.
Mistake: No moisture test line
Better: Concrete over 80% RH or 4% MC causes epoxy failure within 12 months. Moisture testing is $ 65-$ 180 and required by most manufacturers for warranty. Always quote it. Never install on untested slabs.
Mistake: Wrong system for the application
Better: Garage floor doesn't need a food-grade spec. Food-grade spec isn't cheap enough for a warehouse. Specify the exact system (Sika, Flowcrete, Teknos product codes) with its intended application. Wrong spec either over-quotes or fails in service.
Mistake: No UV-stable top coat on outdoor or window-exposed areas
Better: Standard epoxy yellows in UV within 1-2 years. Garages, showrooms, or any area with windows needs a polyurethane top coat. Quote it as a separate line with the UV-stable product code.
Mistake: Decorative flake quoted as a bundle
Better: The flake material, the base coat, the broadcast labour, the sanding, and the top coat are five different work packages. List them separately. Clients who see the process understand the premium.
Mistake: No crack repair allowance
Better: Old concrete has cracks. Quote a provisional sum of 1-5% of floor area for crack repair with epoxy mortar or fibre-reinforced filler. Photograph cracks on the survey and reference them in the quote.
Mistake: Overnight drying times not disclosed
Better: A 3-coat epoxy system takes 3 days minimum (one coat per day plus cure). State the total duration clearly on the quote. Clients who expect a one-day job feel misled when they can't access the space for 3 days.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote epoxy floor coating jobs
Epoxy jobs live on surface preparation, so test and document the substrate before you price. Take moisture readings with a calcium chloride or relative humidity probe (concrete above 80 percent RH or 4 percent MC will fail within 12 months). Measure floor area in square metres, map every crack and joint, and identify contamination (oil, rust, paint, old coatings, curing compound). Test substrate hardness to decide the correct prep method: diamond grinding to CSP 2 or 3, shot blasting, or acid etching each have different outcomes. Confirm the application type: garage, warehouse, showroom, food-grade HACCP, or decorative metallic, because products and certifications vary by multiples. For big commercial jobs, heritage slabs, or unknown substrates, charge $ 280 to $ 680 for a full survey including moisture testing and a written spec sheet, refundable against contract.
Itemise diamond grinding per square metre with the CSP rating stated, moisture testing on its own line at $ 65 to $ 180, crack and joint repair as a provisional sum of 1 to 5 percent of floor area with polymer mortar filler named. State the exact product system (Sika Sikafloor 263 SL, Flowcrete Peran STB, Teknos INDUFLOOR) because generic 'epoxy' quotes lose work. Primer, base coat, decorative flake broadcast, flake sand-back, and UV-stable polyurethane top coat each get their own line because they are five separate work packages across three days. Anti-slip aggregate at $ 8 to $ 22 per square metre is a separate line with the slip rating named (R10 for industrial, R11 or R12 for wet areas). Masking, site protection, overnight drying time, and HACCP certification paperwork ($ 380 to $ 920) are itemised where applicable.
Commercial epoxy quotes carry 30 to 45 day validity because Sika, Flowcrete, and Teknos resin pricing moves with petrochemical markets and specialist food-grade or metallic systems have 2 to 4 week lead times. Stage commercial payments: 30 percent on acceptance to order resin, 40 percent at prep complete, 25 percent at base and flake laid, 5 percent after cure and snagging. Attach the manufacturer system warranty (Sika 5 to 10 years, Flowcrete 10 to 15 years on commercial systems) and state your workmanship warranty of 3 to 5 years. Cure and downtime clauses are mandatory: a 3-coat system takes 72 hours minimum before foot traffic and 7 days before forklift traffic, so shutdown windows must be confirmed in the quote. Crack repair beyond the provisional allowance is quoted before continuation. UV-stable top coat is specified on any window-exposed area because standard epoxy yellows within 12 months.
Commercial and industrial clients decide on written specifications, so email the quote within 48 hours of the survey with the spec sheet, product codes, warranty, and programme attached. Facilities managers and procurement teams compare on the completeness of the specification, not the price, so moisture readings, CSP ratings, product codes, and system warranty all need to be visible. Follow up after one week with a call to offer a mockup area or test patch, which is the single biggest close-rate multiplier on decorative epoxy and metallic systems. Variations during the job (additional crack repair, changed gloss level, anti-slip additions) must be quoted and emailed for signature before execution. Offer a 3 to 5 year maintenance contract ($ 8 to $ 22 per square metre per annual visit) within a week of completion because re-coating every 5 to 10 years is where long-term commercial margin lives.
FAQ
Common questions from epoxy floor coaters
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Build separate quote templates for each system type. Duplicate the right one for each new job, swap area and client details, send.
Yes. Some clients just want diamond grinding (for concrete polishing or tile removal). Quote prep as its own line and offer it as a standalone service.
Yes. Save Sika, Flowcrete, or your preferred brand's warranty text in the terms section. It attaches to every quote automatically.
Yes. Every quote generates a shareable link and PDF. Email the link or the PDF to tender portals or facilities managers.
Industrial is priced on durability, thickness, and chemical resistance. Decorative is priced on aesthetic (flake pattern, metallic effect, custom colour). Keep separate rate cards and separate quote templates. Industrial clients want spec sheets and MPa ratings; decorative clients want colour samples and reference photos.
Self-levelling is 20-40% more expensive per sq m in material but 30-50% faster to install. Quote them as separate options when thickness is important (e.g. worn concrete needing level correction). State the average thickness and minimum/maximum application range.
Food-grade systems cost 2-3 times standard industrial. Quote them with specific product codes, HACCP compliance certification, and integral cove detail (200mm cove between floor and wall). State that the system requires specialist certification and include a line for certification paperwork ($ 380-$ 920).
Yes. Anti-slip aggregate (silica, aluminium oxide) adds $ 8-$ 22 per sq m to the base quote. Quote with the specific slip rating (R9, R10, R11) per the client's requirement. Most industrial clients need R10 minimum; wet areas need R11 or R12.
Yes. Epoxy floors benefit from re-coating every 5-10 years in high-traffic areas. Offer a 3 or 5 year maintenance contract ($ 8-$ 22 per sq m per annual visit) covering inspection, minor repairs, and spot re-coating.
Yes. For large warehouses or factories, quote phases separately (Phase 1 production area, Phase 2 warehouse, Phase 3 showroom). Each phase can be its own quote or line items within one quote. Convert each to its own invoice when the phase completes.
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