Cost guide / Floors
Epoxy flooring cost in Dubai
What affects the price of an epoxy floor? We quote after assessing the substrate and intended use rather than publish a standard rate per square metre. Use this guide to compare preparation, system specification and the full installation scope.
The short answer
Two garages of the same size can need very different preparation. One has sound, dry concrete that only needs grinding. Another has old paint, oil contamination, cracks and rising moisture that must be dealt with before any coating can bond.
That is why a meaningful quotation follows a look at the floor. The figure should describe your slab, the finish you want, the time the space can be out of use, and what is and is not included.
This guide does not list prices or ranges. Any figure without your site, scope and system behind it would not help you compare real quotations.
The parts of a floor quotation
- 01
Floor assessment
Concrete condition, existing coatings or tiles, cracks, joints, contamination and how the floor will be used. The rest of the quote follows from this.
- 02
Measured floor area
The usable floor plus any coved skirting, ramps, steps or plinths. Ask whether these are included and how they were measured.
- 03
Removal of existing finishes
Old paint, previous coatings, tile adhesive or sealers usually have to come off for a new system to bond. This changes labour and time.
- 04
Mechanical preparation
Grinding or other surface profiling, dust control and cleaning. Preparation decides whether the coating stays bonded.
- 05
Repairs to the slab
Filling cracks, levelling low spots, repairing spalled edges and treating joints before coating.
- 06
Moisture in the concrete
Newer slabs and ground-level floors can hold moisture that affects adhesion. It may call for testing, a different primer or waiting time.
- 07
Oil and contamination
Garages and workshops often have oil or chemical staining that needs specific treatment before coating.
- 08
Finish and system choice
Plain colour, decorative flake, anti-slip texture, number of coats, topcoat type. Different systems are not comparable on price alone.
- 09
Access and occupancy
Clearing the space, moving vehicles or stock, power and ventilation, and working around a business that needs to keep operating.
- 10
Curing and site scheduling
Time between coats and before foot traffic or vehicles. Commercial floors may need phased or out-of-hours work.
Checklist
Comparing floor quotes like-for-like
A cheaper floor quote often leaves out preparation. Put each quotation against these questions before deciding.
Was the floor seen in person, and was moisture considered?
Moisture problems typically show up later as lifting or bubbling.
How is the surface prepared: grinding, another mechanical method, or only cleaning?
Coating over unprepared concrete is a common reason floors peel.
Are existing coatings, paint or tile adhesive removed?
This is often the largest scope difference between quotes.
Which crack and joint repairs are included?
Unrepaired cracks tend to reappear through the finish.
What system is specified: primer, body coats, flakes or texture, topcoat?
"Epoxy coating" alone does not describe a system.
Are skirting, ramps, steps and edges included?
Edges are frequent exclusions and visible afterwards.
How long until foot traffic and vehicles, and who plans around that?
Curing time affects how you use the space during the work.
Who moves contents, provides power and handles dust and waste?
These are frequently assumed rather than written down.
Is VAT included in the figure, or added on top?
Quotes stated with and without tax are not comparable as written.
What to have ready before a consultation
- Photos of the whole floor and close-ups of cracks, stains or existing coating
- How the floor is used: cars, foot traffic, forklifts, stock, wet areas
- Approximate age of the concrete and whether it has been coated before
- The look you want: plain, flake, anti-slip, colour preferences
- How long the space can be out of use, and preferred working hours
- Access for equipment, power availability and ventilation
Signs a floor quote needs more questions
- No description of how the concrete will be prepared
- No mention of moisture, cracks or existing coatings
- A finish described only as "epoxy" with no coats or layers
- No list of exclusions, or no statement on whether tax is included
We quote after assessing your floor, with scope, inclusions, exclusions and tax stated so you can compare.
Common questions about quotes
Epoxy needs a clean, sound, profiled surface to bond to. Old coatings, contamination and weak concrete have to be dealt with first. Skipping this step is the most common reason coated floors lift.
The questions are the same, but the answers differ. Commercial floors often involve heavier use, larger areas, phased work and operating-hour limits. A garage is usually simpler to schedule but may have oil staining or old paint.
Yes. Decorative flakes, anti-slip texture, extra coats or a different topcoat all change materials and labour. Decide on the finish together after the floor has been looked at.
Sometimes, if the existing surface is sound and compatible, but often it needs to come off. This is decided during the assessment rather than assumed in advance.
Compare preparation method, removal, repairs, moisture handling, system and coats, edges and skirting, curing time, exclusions and tax side by side using the checklist on this page.
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Get a quote that describes your floor.
A few quick questions, with optional photos. We contact you to agree the assessment.