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Basement Floor Coating in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Basement Floor Coating Project in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
On this page, we document basement floor coating projects in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Our polyurea-polyaspartic coating system converts bare or cracked basement concrete into a durable, finished floor.
Lothrop Road needed minor repairs and epoxy removal across two areas, Lewiston Road needed light crack and glue repair in a freshly painted room, Moran Road needed glue removal and water extraction before a Sandstone finish, and Mc Kinley Avenue needed glue removal and a moisture barrier before a Domino finish — all done in our flake coating system.
Grosse Pointe Farms 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.
Minor Repairs Meet Epoxy Removal Under One Stoney Creek Floor on Lothrop Road
Lothrop Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Lothrop Road’s basement in Grosse Pointe Farms spans 1,402 square feet across two distinct areas. The main living space covers 1,028 square feet. A separate storage room covers 374 square feet.
The main area needed only minor repairs. The storage room held an older epoxy coating. Both areas needed a moisture vapor barrier before the new floor went down.
Minor Repairs and a Moisture Barrier for the Main Area
Our crew found a few minor spots needing attention across the main area. Nothing had to come up from the slab first. Our crew patched those spots and moved on to the vapor barrier.
Our crew worked around three features in this room. The wet bar stayed clear of any coating. The bathroom and the basement steps stayed out of scope too.
Our crew rolled a moisture vapor barrier across the repaired slab. This step came before any base coat.
Epoxy Removal Clears the Storage Room
An older epoxy coating covered 374 square feet in the storage room. Our crew ground that old epoxy down to bare concrete.
This room needed a moisture vapor barrier too. Our crew rolled it on, matching the prep step in the main area.
Stoney Creek Flakes Cover 1,402 Square Feet in Two Stages
Our crew rolled the base coat across the main area first. We broadcast Stoney Creek flakes throughout. Our crew stopped at three edges: the bar, the bathroom door, and the top step.
Our crew moved to the storage room next. We broadcast the same Stoney Creek flakes across all 374 square feet.
One Finish Connects Two Different Starting Points
The bar, bathroom, and steps still show their original surface, exactly as planned. Our crew carried the Stoney Creek finish from the main area into the storage room. Our clients have one connected floor with two different histories underneath it.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Lothrop Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- Main area: 1,028 sq ft (no material removal; minor repairs; moisture vapor barrier)
- Storage room: 374 sq ft (epoxy removal; moisture vapor barrier)
- Total coated area: 1,402 sq ft
- Excluded: Wet bar, bathroom, and basement steps
- Coating color: Stoney Creek
- Install date: October 7-8
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What This Grosse Pointe Farms Basement Floor Actually Needed
This Lothrop Road basement spans two areas: a 1,028-square-foot main living space and a 374-square-foot storage room. The main area needed only minor repairs, while the storage room still had an older epoxy coating on the slab.
Our crew patched the main area, ground the old epoxy out of the storage room, then rolled a moisture vapor barrier across both before building up a Stoney Creek flake finish.
636 Square Feet, Fresh Paint, and a Laundry Area Left Alone on Lewiston Road
Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Lewiston Road’s basement in Grosse Pointe Farms also includes this 636-square-foot project. Our clients had just painted the space, including the trim and ceiling. Our crew never touched a step or a vertical surface.
A small 2-by-2 section under the radiator showed pitting. Our crew found glue on a section at the bottom of the stairs. Our crew ground down both spots, then patched them.
One corner read high for moisture before our crew arrived. Our clients had that corner corrected first. Our crew patched the radiator and stairway spots once the slab was ready.
Fresh Paint Meets a Laundry Area Left Alone
Our crew left one laundry area out of the coating scope. Our clients moved the washer and dryer there during the work.
Slatestone Flakes and 16-Grit Traction Cover 636 Square Feet
Our crew rolled the base coat across the open floor. We worked Slatestone flakes into the wet coat at 16-grit traction.
A Clean Finish for a Freshly Painted Room
The radiator pitting and stair-area glue are gone under the new floor. Our crew kept the fresh paint and trim untouched throughout the job. Our clients will move the washer and dryer back once the floor cures.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Lewiston Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- Square footage: 636 sq ft (no steps; no vertical surfaces)
- Surface prep: Pitting repair under radiator (2×2 ft); glue removal at base of stairs; high moisture corner corrected before install
- Excluded: Laundry area excluded from coating scope
- Traction: 16-grit
- Coating color: Slatestone
- Install date: November 20, 2023
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Old Glue. Light Cracks. Standing Water. One Sandstone Floor Replaces It All on Moran Road
Moran Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Old glue across the slab. Light cracks here and there. Standing water that needed to come out first.
This basement covers 810 square feet on Moran Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Two storage rooms at the back stayed outside the scope of this job.
Clearing the Slab: Glue, Cracks, and Water
Our crew ground away the old glue across the full basement. We patched the light cracks along the way.
Our crew found water in the slab. We let the slab dry before moving forward. Our crew then spread a moisture barrier across all 810 square feet.
A Sandstone Finish Covers the Full Basement
Our crew moved to the base coat next, covering all 810 square feet. We broadcast Sandstone flakes wall to wall. The two back storage rooms stayed untouched throughout.
A Fresh Floor Where Standing Water Used to Sit
Our clients no longer deal with glue, cracks, or water pooling on this slab. They now have one continuous Sandstone floor across 810 square feet.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Moran Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- Square footage: 810 sq ft (excludes two storage rooms at the back)
- Surface prep: Glue removal; light crack patching; water extraction; moisture barrier
- Coating color: Sandstone
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A Basement Room Finds Its Second Life in Domino on Mc Kinley Avenue
Mc Kinley Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
A 224-square-foot room in this basement served as open living space. Black glue from old flooring stretched across the slab. The concrete needed no repairs when our crew began.
Grinding Out the Glue Before the Moisture Barrier Goes Down
Our crew ground the black glue off the slab first. We rolled on a moisture barrier next. We mixed in a 4.5 percent moisture control additive.
A Domino Flake Base Coat Completes the Transformation
Our crew applied the base coat to 224 square feet of slab. We then broadcast Domino flakes across the room. The blend gives this room a speckled finish.
A Small Basement Room Now Holds Up to Daily Use
This basement room now holds up to daily use. A moisture barrier beneath the Domino finish guards against future issues. Our clients have 224 square feet of basement they can enjoy again.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Mc Kinley Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
- Square footage: 224 sq ft (basement living area; no steps included)
- Surface prep: Black glue removal; no slab repairs needed
- Moisture barrier: Installed with a 4.5% moisture control additive
- Coating color: Domino
- Install date: September 28-29
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Serving Grosse Pointe Farms in Wayne County
We install polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings across Grosse Pointe Farms. Our service area includes Wayne County, plus nearby Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, and Grosse Pointe City. 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 Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe City, Detroit, Novi, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor.
FAQ
Find answers to your technical questions about polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings.
Grosse Pointe Farms basement jobs have ranged from 224 to 1,402 square feet so far. Our crew scopes each project to the specific area our clients want coated.
Lothrop Road, Moran Road, and Mc Kinley Avenue all needed a moisture barrier before coating. Our clients fixed Lewiston Road’s high-moisture corner before our crew arrived.
Lothrop Road’s scope left out a wet bar, a bathroom, and the basement steps. Moran Road’s scope left out two storage rooms at the back. Our crew coats only the rooms our clients choose.
Mc Kinley Avenue needed only black glue removed, with no slab repairs. Moran Road needed glue removal, crack patching, and water extraction. Lewiston Road needed pitting repair under the radiator and glue removal at the stairs.
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 patched the main area and ground out an older epoxy coating in the storage room on Lothrop Road in Grosse Pointe Farms before any coating went down. Every repair is addressed at the source, not just covered over.