Serving Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Summit, Wasatch, Tooele & Morgan countiesSister company of SwiftHand Painting · 801-895-3794
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Failed DIY Epoxy — We've Seen It, We Can Fix It

No judgment: the box said 'clean and etch,' you did, and now it's coming up in sheets. We grind off DIY kits every week. Here's why it failed, what removal involves, and what goes down instead.

Licensed & insured in UtahOwner-run, sister company of SwiftHand Painting15-Year transferable warrantyDiamond-ground prep, never acid etchServing 130+ northern Utah communities
Failed DIY Epoxy

Why the kit failed

  • The etch didn't profile the concrete, so the paint sat on top.
  • It's 3–5 mils thick — wall-paint territory.
  • Water-based epoxy isn't hot-tire or salt resistant.
  • The flake was a sprinkle, not a broadcast.
  • It probably went on over curing compound or a sealer nobody knew was there.

Removal

We diamond-grind the entire kit off — every square inch, not just the loose parts — with HEPA dust extraction. Most two-car garages take a few hours. Then the slab is exactly what we'd want on a new floor: clean, profiled concrete.

What replaces it

Polyurea base, full flake, polyaspartic top, 25–35 mils, 15-Year warranty. The floor you were trying to get for $150, done the way it has to be done. DIY vs. professional, honestly.

FAQ

Common questions

Is it cheaper to remove it myself?

Rental grinders can do it, slowly, and the dust is a real health issue without HEPA extraction. Most people find our removal price — included in the new floor — is the better deal.

Can you coat over the parts that are still stuck?

No. What's stuck today lifts next summer. Full removal only.

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