Epoxy Flooring in Vivian, LA

Vivian grew up around the Kansas City Southern Railway, which came through in 1898, the same year the town was incorporated. Families moved in from the Caddo Lake communities to be near the depot. More than a century later, many Vivian homes have been lived in for a long time. The 2020 census found that 20.2% of residents were 65 or older. When we put down epoxy flooring in Vivian, footing and easy cleaning matter as much as color.

Grip first

A smooth, glossy coating can be slippery with water, leaves or wet shoes on it. For anyone who walks through the garage to get to the car, or steps onto a back porch after rain, we build traction into the floor:

• A fine anti-slip aggregate mixed into the topcoat
• A flake broadcast, which adds a light texture of its own
• A satin finish instead of high gloss where glare is a concern
• Extra grit at thresholds and steps, where most slips happen

Less scrubbing

Bare concrete holds dirt, mildew and oil. A sealed floor wipes clean with a mop. That helps anyone who would rather not spend a Saturday on hands and knees with a brush. A light flake color also brightens a dim garage, which makes edges and steps easier to see.

Older slabs need repair first

Garages and porches on older Vivian homes often have spalled edges, settled sections and layers of old paint. We grind the paint off, chip out loose concrete and fill it before any coating goes down. If a slab has heaved enough to create a trip edge, we tell you what it needs before we talk about color.

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Lighting the space

Many older garages in town have a single bulb in the middle of the ceiling. A darker floor soaks up that light. A light gray or tan flake bounces more of it back, which makes the step into the house and the car door edges easier to see at night. It is a small choice that makes the space feel safer to walk through.

Low upkeep after install

Once a floor is coated, the care is simple. Sweep or use a dust mop for loose grit. Mop with warm water and a mild cleaner. Wipe up oil or brake fluid when you see it rather than leaving it for weeks. Avoid harsh acid cleaners and stiff wire brushes. A well-kept topcoat holds its look for years, and when it does wear, it can be lightly sanded and recoated without stripping the whole floor.

For Vivian landlords

The 2020 census counted 1,523 housing units in town, and the rental vacancy rate was 14.5%. When a unit sits empty, every turnover day counts. A coated garage or utility room cleans up fast between tenants and makes a better first impression at a showing. A polyaspartic system can often be walked on the same day and lets you get the unit back on the market sooner.

Floors we coat in Vivian

• Attached garages and carports
• Covered porches and back patios
• Laundry and utility rooms on slab
• Small shops and storage buildings

Louisiana Highway 1 runs straight through the center of town and 30 miles south to Shreveport. We schedule Vivian jobs as full-day visits.