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Basement Floor Coating in Detroit, MI
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Basement Floor Coating Project in Detroit, MI
On this page, we document basement floor coating projects in Detroit, MI. Our polyurea-polyaspartic coating system converts bare or cracked basement concrete into a durable, finished floor.
Lothrop needed crack repair, concrete grinding, and old paint removal before a Pebble Beach finish, Lichfield Road needed crack and pitting repair plus non-asbestos mastic removal before a Mediterranean finish, South Eastlawn Court needed carpet removal and slab repair before an Aztec Beige finish, and Lincolnshire Drive needed pit repair before a Graphite finish — all done in our flake coating system.
Detroit Basement Floor Coating Case Studies
Why Basement Floors Need a Dedicated Coating
Basement concrete deals with different stress than a garage floor. Moisture vapor rising through the slab, musty odors, and failed DIY paint jobs are common problems in older basements. Bare concrete also produces dust and stains easily under regular foot traffic.
Polyurea-polyaspartic systems seal the slab against moisture and provide a durable, easy-to-clean surface. The flake broadcast hides minor surface imperfections and gives the room a finished look, whether it becomes a gym, a workshop, or a storage space.
Our Basement Floor Coating Process
Our crew starts with an inspection of the slab and a moisture test. Cracks, old adhesive, and failed coatings get ground down or patched before anything new goes on.
A moisture barrier goes down first on slabs that need one. Our crew then rolls the polyurea base coat and broadcasts color flakes by hand, finishing with a polyaspartic topcoat for traction and durability.
What Comes With Every MotorCity Basement Floor
Most basement floors finish in a single day, compared to the multi-day cure time of standard epoxy. Every installation carries a lifetime residential warranty.
Our coatings resist moisture, stains, and daily wear, so the floor holds up whether the room becomes a playroom, a home gym, or extra storage.
Old Concrete and Two Visits Become One Pebble Beach Floor on Lothrop
Lothrop, Detroit, MI
This basement in Detroit held 1,050 square feet of original concrete. The slab came from an older build, cracked and uneven throughout.
Our crew worked the job over two visits. We finished it in Pebble Beach with 16-grit traction.
Grinding Through Cracks and Uneven Spots
Cracks across the slab. Uneven sections throughout the floor. An older basement with original concrete that needed real repair work.
Our crew ground down the rough spots first. We patched the larger cracks by hand.
Stripping Old Paint Before the New Floor
Paint covered sections of the original floor. Some of it had already started to flake.
Our crew stripped the old paint from the concrete. We ground these areas to match the rest of the slab.
A Pebble Beach Finish for an Older Basement
Our crew applied the polyurea base coat across the repaired slab. We broadcast Pebble Beach flakes by hand. Our crew finished the floor with a polyaspartic topcoat for 16-grit traction.
A Floor That Matches the Rest of the House
This older home in Detroit now has a basement floor in Pebble Beach. Our clients get one consistent surface instead of patched, uneven concrete.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Lothrop, Detroit, MI
- Square footage: 1,050 sq ft (basement)
- Surface prep: Crack and uneven-concrete repair; old paint removal
- Basement access: Four steps down from the main level
- Coating color: Pebble Beach
- Traction: 16-grit
- Install dates: April 26 and May 16, 2025
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What This Lothrop Basement Floor Actually Needed
This Lothrop basement in Detroit covered 1,050 square feet of original concrete. Our crew ground down cracks and uneven sections throughout the slab.
Some areas also had old paint that needed stripping first. Our crew finished the floor in Pebble Beach with 16-grit traction.
A New Home's Old Tile Makes Way for Mediterranean Flakes on Lichfield
Lichfield Road, Detroit, MI
Our clients were new to this home when they called MotorCity. The basement covered 541 square feet, no steps, no vertical surfaces.
Old tile had already come out before our crew arrived, tested positive for asbestos. Mastic, cracks, and pitting remained across the slab.
Patching the Pitted, Cracked Slab
Our crew found pitting and cracks scattered across the slab. These needed repair first.
Our crew patched each spot individually. This basement had no vertical surfaces, so the repair work stayed on the floor.
Clearing Out the Old Mastic
The old tile was already gone when our crew arrived. It had tested positive for asbestos and someone else handled its removal. What remained was mastic, confirmed free of asbestos.
Our crew ground that mastic off the slab.
Mediterranean Flakes Complete a Smooth Finish
Our crew rolled out the Mc3.9 base coat, covering the repaired slab. We hand-broadcast the Mediterranean flakes next. Our crew finished with a clear polyaspartic topcoat, skipping the traction additive.
A Fresh Start in a New Home
Our clients moved into a new home with a basement full of old history. Now they have one finished room, from the slab up.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Lichfield Road, Detroit, MI
- Square footage: 541 sq ft (basement)
- Surface prep: Crack and pitting repair; mastic removal (confirmed non-asbestos; old asbestos tile removed separately before our crew arrived)
- Vertical surfaces: None
- Steps: None
- Coating system: Mc3.9 polyurea base coat, clear polyaspartic topcoat
- Coating color: Mediterranean
- Traction additive: None
- Install date: November 27
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From Carpet and Cracks to a Sealed Floor on South Eastlawn
South Eastlawn Court, Detroit, MI
Carpet covered this basement floor for years before our clients pulled it up. Underneath, the slab held up well, with a few scattered cracks here and there.
At 790 square feet, this basement needed no vertical coating and no steps. A back storage area stayed out of scope, so our crew masked its doorway first.
Grinding Through Old Carpet Adhesive
Our crew ground the bare concrete to open up the surface. Old carpet adhesive had left patches that needed extra passes. Dust collection kept the work area clean throughout.
Patching Cracks and Pitting in the Slab
A few cracks ran through sections of the slab. Shallow pitting sat near one of the floor drains.
Our crew mixed and troweled repair mortar into each spot. Once cured, every patch sat flush with the surrounding concrete.
An Aztec Beige Polyaspartic Finish
Our crew rolled the M-3 polyaspartic coating across the finished slab. Aztec Beige flakes went down next, broadcast to full coverage. A clear topcoat sealed everything in with 16-grit traction.
One Sealed Floor, One Storage Area Still Closed Off
This South Eastlawn Court basement went from carpet and cracks to one sealed floor. Our clients get a storage area closed off, and one floor ready for the rest.
Technical Specifications
- Location: South Eastlawn Court, Detroit, MI
- Square footage: 790 sq ft (basement)
- Surface prep: Carpet and adhesive removal; crack and pitting repair
- Vertical surfaces: None
- Steps: None
- Coating system: M-3 polyaspartic coating
- Coating color: Aztec Beige
- Traction additive: 16-grit
- Install date: November 16
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Patching a Few Pits Before a Graphite Finish on Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Drive, Detroit, MI
This basement job covered one back area, 267 square feet total. Our clients wanted the main room finished, plus the closet nearest the door.
The other closets in this basement stayed untouched, outside the scope of this job. The old concrete showed a few scattered pits, nothing major.
Patching a Few Pits in the Slab
Our crew found a handful of pits across the slab. None ran deep, but each one needed filling before coating.
Our crew mixed patch material and worked it into every spot. Once cured, the patches blended into the rest of the floor.
A Graphite Finish in Single Broadcast
The M-3 base coat went down next, covering room and closet alike. The coating carried straight from the main room into the closet. Graphite flakes went down in a single broadcast pass. Two coats of clear topcoat sealed in 16-grit traction.
One Room, One Closet, Done
This back area now reads as one continuous Graphite floor. Our clients kept the rest of the basement for another day.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Lincolnshire Drive, Detroit, MI
- Square footage: 267 sq ft (basement, back area)
- Surface prep: Pit and minor crack repair
- Scope: Main room and the closet nearest the entry door
- Coating system: M-3 base coat, single broadcast, double topcoat
- Coating color: Graphite
- Traction additive: 16-grit
- Install date: September 29
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Serving Detroit in Wayne County
We install polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings across Detroit. Our service area includes Wayne County, plus nearby Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Harper Woods. No matter where your basement sits, you get the same durable dual-coat system, one-day installation, and lifetime warranty.
MotorCity Floors and Coatings also serves residents and businesses across Metro Detroit, including Hamtramck, Highland Park, Harper Woods, Novi, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor.
FAQ
Find answers to your technical questions about polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings.
Detroit basement jobs have ranged from 267 to 1,050 square feet so far. Our crew scopes each project to the specific area our clients want coated.
Lothrop’s basement sits four steps down from the main level. Lichfield Road, South Eastlawn Court, and Lincolnshire Drive all have no steps at all.
A different crew removed the old asbestos tile at Lichfield Road before our crew arrived. Our crew then confirmed the leftover mastic there was non-asbestos. Our crew does not perform asbestos abatement on any job.
Lothrop’s basement finished across two visits, April 26 and May 16, 2025. Our crew splits bigger or more complex basement jobs across multiple visits when needed.
The MotorCity Advantage
MotorCity Floors and Coatings installs polyurea-polyaspartic coating systems on basements, pool decks, walkways, and porches throughout Southeast Michigan. These dual-coating systems resist moisture and chemicals, cure faster than epoxy, and hold their color for years. We back every installation with a warranty.
Each project includes diamond grinding preparation and crack or stain repair where the concrete needs it, so the coating bonds correctly across the full surface. Our crew ground down cracks and uneven spots on Lothrop in Detroit. We also stripped old paint from parts of the floor. Every repair is addressed at the source, not just covered over.