Flooring Contractor in Pasadena, CA - Coated and Polished Floors for Older Homes
Artisan Epoxy Floors of West Hollywood is a flooring contractor serving Pasadena, CA. We coat, polish, grind and resurface concrete floors in garages, basements, shops and around pools, and our own crew does the work.
- Epoxy Floor Coatings
- Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
- Garage Floor Coatings
- Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
- Metallic Epoxy Flooring
- Urethane Cement Flooring
- Polished Concrete Flooring
- Stained Concrete Flooring
- Terrazzo Flooring
- Basement Flooring
- Concrete Grinding & Surface Preparation
- Concrete Sealing
- Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays
- Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
- Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
- Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Pasadena homes and shops we coat and polish
We're a flooring contractor based in West Hollywood, CA, and Pasadena is one of the cities around us in Los Angeles County where our crew coats, polishes and resurfaces concrete. Calls here come from homeowners in the city's many designated historic neighborhoods, from people turning a garage into a gym or workshop, and from shop and restaurant owners who can't afford to close twice. We do the same work next door in Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge, and across the county in Santa Monica.
In an older house, the garage or basement slab is usually the part nobody has looked at in years, so I start every job here by checking what's on it and testing it for moisture before I suggest a coating. On hillside lots toward the Arroyo Seco, garages tend to be tight and set into the slope, which changes how we bring in our grinders and how we plan the day.
Pasadena slabs and what they usually need first
- Older Pasadena houses often have garage and basement slabs carrying decades of paint, sealer or oil, and all of it has to come off before a new coating will stick.
- Homes being rebuilt after the Eaton Fire usually come with fresh concrete, and we wait until a new slab has cured and tested dry before we coat it.
- Shops and offices here usually can't close for long, so we plan the grinding, coating and cure in order to keep the floor out of service once, not twice.
Floor services we offer Pasadena property owners
Epoxy Floor Coatings
When a Pasadena garage or workroom slab is dusty, stained or hard to sweep, a ground and coated epoxy floor gives you a sealed surface that wipes clean.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
For shops, studios and warehouse floors that take carts and foot traffic, we plan the coating around your hours so the space only has to close once.
Garage Floor Coatings
Older detached garages here often carry oil stains and patched cracks, so we clean, grind and repair the slab first, then coat it for parking and storage.
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
Polyaspartic, a fast-curing coating that holds its color in sunlight, suits garages with an open door and floors that need to be back in use sooner.
Metallic Epoxy Flooring
Metallic epoxy swirls pigment through the coating for a deep, marbled look, which people pick for finished garages, home gyms and small showrooms.
Urethane Cement Flooring
Urethane cement, a thick, tough topping made for heat and spills, is what we suggest for restaurant kitchens and back rooms that get hosed down.
Polished Concrete Flooring
If the slab under an old carpet or tile is sound, we can grind and polish it into a hard, glossy floor that needs no coating on top.
Stained Concrete Flooring
Acid or water-based stain colors the concrete itself, giving patios, entries and living spaces an earthy, varied tone that suits many of the city's older homes.
Terrazzo Flooring
Terrazzo, chips of stone or glass set in a binder and ground smooth, fits lobbies, entries and remodels where you want a floor built to wear for years.
Basement Flooring
Basements under older houses can push moisture up through the slab, so we test it before choosing a coating or overlay that can handle what we find.
Concrete Grinding & Surface Preparation
Grinding opens the surface so a coating can grip, and it's the step we won't skip, since most peeling floors we see started on a slab nobody ground.
Concrete Sealing
A penetrating or film sealer keeps water, oil and stains out of bare driveways, patios and garage floors when you'd rather keep the plain concrete look.
Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays
When a slab is worn, pitted or patched but still solid underneath, a thin cement overlay gives it a fresh surface without tearing the concrete out.
Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
Older floors often dip and slope, and a self-leveling overlay, a pourable cement that finds its own level, flattens them before tile, wood or a coating.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Pool decks here take sun, water and bare feet, so we repair cracks and resurface or coat them with a textured finish with better grip when wet.
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
Before anything new goes down, we strip old epoxy, paint, tile adhesive or failed coatings, because a new floor only holds as well as what's under it.
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Get a free on-site estimate for your Pasadena floor
Send us a few details about your Pasadena floor and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out myself to look at the slab, check whether your job needs a permit and plan the work in order. The estimate is free and comes with no obligation, and if you go ahead, our own crew does the work.
(213) 329-1493Pasadena floor questions we hear on estimates
Do I need a permit for floor coating work in Pasadena?
Your floor job may need one, and I check that during the estimate so it's settled before we start. The city's Permit Center issues building permits for most construction projects, and remodels and tenant improvements also go through plan review, where the city looks over the project plans. Work that doesn't need a building permit can still need a zoning permit, so when either one applies, we handle the application and the city's paperwork for you.
Does my flooring contractor need a California license to work in Pasadena?
Yes, in most cases, because California requires a state contractor's license when a job needs a building permit, when employees do the work, or when labor and materials come to $1,000 or more. Pasadena's permit staff check the contractor's license with the state licensing board and require workers' compensation insurance, and the city requires a business license for every business working inside city limits. We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How much does an epoxy garage floor cost in Pasadena?
There's no single price, because the cost of a Pasadena garage floor depends on the condition of your slab and the coating you choose. Size matters, but what moves the price most is what's already on the floor, how many cracks and low spots need repair, whether the slab tests damp, and whether you pick a basic epoxy, a fast-curing polyaspartic or a metallic finish. The schedule turns on the same things, plus cure time between coats and the city's review if your job needs a permit, and you'll get your own figure at the on-site estimate.
What causes epoxy floors to peel in older Pasadena garages?
Most peeling starts with preparation, because a coating laid over old sealer, oil or a smooth, unground slab has nothing to grip. Moisture coming up through the concrete can also push a coating loose from underneath. That's why we test the slab, strip what's on it and grind it before any coating goes down, even when that's the slow part of the job.
How do I pull a permit myself for floor work in Pasadena?
If you're the owner doing the work yourself, you apply and pay the fees at the Permit Center during business hours, and you can get a permit without meeting the contractor requirements. If you then hire workers who aren't licensed, you have to provide their workers' compensation insurance and take on other liabilities, which is why the Permit Center strongly recommends hiring a licensed contractor. When we do the job, we take care of the application for you.
Does Pasadena check for unpermitted work when I sell my house?
Yes, when you sell, the city's Occupancy Inspection Program researches the property, inspects the site and reports any illegal construction it finds. Owners with illegal construction can be forced to tear it out, so floor work that needed a permit and didn't get one can come back up when you're trying to sell. Checking permit needs at the estimate is how we keep that off your list.
Book your Pasadena floor estimate today
Call (213) 329-1493 or use our contact form before you book other trades, so the floor goes in at the right point in your project instead of getting redone around them.