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Basement Floor Coating Project in Northville, MI

Last updated: October 13, 2026

On this page, we document basement floor coating projects in Northville, MI. Our polyurea-polyaspartic coating system converts bare or cracked basement concrete into a durable, finished floor.

Every basement starts in its own condition. The Coldwater Ridge Drive basement had three large cracks in a brand-new slab. The Maplebrook basement had cracks across several sections, including both support-column bases. The Base Line Road basement had pitting and old paint across 341 square feet. The Kilrush Drive basement needed only light repairs across two rooms.

Northville Basement Floor Coating Case Study

These case studies document the starting condition of each basement floor. They also cover our prep steps and the finished result.
Coldwater Ridge Drive
Maplebrook
Base Line Road
Kilrush Drive

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.

Coldwater Ridge Drive: Three Cracks Filled in a Brand-New Basement

Coldwater Ridge Drive, Northville, MI

Our crew split this case study into three parts: the starting condition, the crack repair, and the finished Slatestone floor.

This Coldwater Ridge Drive basement spans 1,200 square feet of brand-new concrete. The slab had no prior coating. Three large cracks ran through the new pour.

This basement has no walkout, only an egress window for extra access. Our crew worked carefully around the window during each visit.

Filling Three Cracks in New Concrete

Our crew filled each of the three cracks with mender compound. The new slab needed no other repair work. Each patch cured fully before the coating began.

Slatestone Coating Without Added Traction

Our crew applied the base coat across the full basement floor. We broadcast Slatestone flakes by hand over the wet coat. Our clients chose no traction additive for this floor.

A Crack-Free Basement, Ready for Use

The basement floor is now one smooth Slatestone surface. All three cracks stay sealed beneath the new coating. Our clients now have a finished basement over new concrete.

Technical Specifications

  • Square footage: 1,200 sq ft
  • Starting condition: Brand-new concrete slab with three large cracks
  • Access: No walkout; egress window only
  • Coating color: Slatestone
  • Traction level: None added
  • Install dates: March 23 and March 24, 2026

Testimonials

Joe K

Reasonable price. The sales team did an excellent job working around our tight schedule! The crew that came out to do the installation were incredibly professional and knowledgeable. We are a repeat customer of Motor City Floors and Coatings and will certainly call on them again if the need arises. Can’t recommend these guys enough!

Tonya Cook

Extremely happy with the end product and everyone from Motor City Floors were great to work with. I will definitely be using them for my garage as well. Highly recommend for their professionalism and quality.

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What This Northville Basement Slab Actually Needed

Three large cracks ran through this new Coldwater Ridge Drive slab. New concrete can still crack before it fully cures.

Our crew filled each large crack with a flexible polyurea filler before coating began. Every basement we coat gets the same standard: the slab is fully assessed and prepared before the coating system goes down.

A Cracked Maplebrook Slab Gets a Stoney Creek Finish

Maplebrook, Northville, MI

This Maplebrook basement slab had cracks across several sections. Two support columns each needed a patched base. Our crew mapped every crack before starting repairs.

Egress windows line this basement’s walls. Our crew worked around each window well during the repair and coating stages.

Patching Cracks at Both Support Columns

Our crew found cracking at the base of both support columns. We filled each one with mender compound. Our crew then addressed the wider crack network across the floor. Every patch cured before the next step began.

A Stoney Creek Base Coat and Flake Blend

Stoney Creek flakes went into the wet base coat next, broadcast by hand. Our crew covered the full basement floor in one continuous application. The finished blend ties every repaired section into one surface.

One Finished Floor Across Every Repaired Section

The Maplebrook basement now has one continuous Stoney Creek floor. Every patched crack sits sealed beneath the surface. Our clients gained a finished space around both support columns.

Technical Specifications

  • Starting condition: Cracks across several sections, including both support-column bases
  • Coating color: Stoney Creek

Testimonials

Christopher Heaney

Reasonable price. Very professional from the sales to the installers. They showed up on time and finished completely the same day.

Jacquelyn Hutchings

The crew did an excellent job on our patio as well as our front porch. The attention to detail and professionalism was greatly appreciated. I am extremely happy with the outcome and would recommend to anyone considering this process to choose Motor City Floors & Coatings.

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Base Line Road Trades Pitted Paint for a Stoney Creek Floor

Base Line Road, Northville, MI

This Base Line Road basement has a main room and a back room. The back room served as laundry and storage space. Old paint and surface pitting covered all 341 square feet.

Our crew coated the floor only, leaving the walls and stairs untouched. Both rooms share one continuous floor plan.

Grinding Away Paint and Mending the Pitted Floor

Our crew ground off the old paint across the entire floor. We mended each pitted section as the grinding progressed. The laundry and storage room received the same treatment as the main room.

An MC3.8 Base Coat With Stoney Creek Flakes

Our crew rolled an MC3.8 base coat across both rooms. Stoney Creek flakes went down by hand while the coat was still wet. No traction additive went into this floor.

A Stoney Creek Floor Spans Both Rooms

The main room and the laundry and storage room now share one Stoney Creek floor. Every pitted section sits sealed beneath the new coating. Our clients gained a finished basement across all 341 square feet.

Technical Specifications

  • Square footage: 341 sq ft
  • Starting condition: Pitting and old paint across the floor
  • Coating color: Stoney Creek
  • Traction level: None added
  • Install date: May 20, 2026

Testimonials

Mike Grassi

Very hard workers and professional. Did a great job.

Larry Tomenello

Repair to the garage floor was fantastic. Fast, clean and great work.

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Light Repairs Set Up a Sandstone Floor on Kilrush Drive

Kilrush Drive, Northville, MI

This Kilrush Drive basement has two separate rooms covering 475 square feet. A garage entry and a back door both lead down to this space. Our crew reached every room through either entrance.

The floor needed only light repairs before coating. Our crew also coated the floor beneath the existing shelving units.

Light Repair Work Across Both Rooms

Our crew addressed a handful of light repair spots across both rooms. Each area cured fully before the next step began. The floor stayed ready for coating under every piece of shelving.

An MC5 Base Coat in Sandstone

Our crew rolled an MC5 base coat through both rooms. This included the floor beneath the shelving. Sandstone flakes covered the surface next, with a 16-grit additive mixed in for traction.

Sandstone Now Covers Every Room on Kilrush Drive

Both basement rooms now share one Sandstone floor. The floor under the shelving matches the rest of the surface. Our clients can reach the finished space through either entry point.

Technical Specifications

  • Square footage: 475 sq ft (2 rooms)
  • Starting condition: Light repairs needed
  • Coating color: Sandstone
  • Traction level: 16-grit
  • Install date: March 24, 2025

Testimonials

Donna Skelcy

Great communication about arriving to begin our garage. The workers told me they had been doing this work for a long time which gave me confidence in the quality. I would use them again and highly recommend them.

James Fitzgerald

Great team excellent product!

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Serving Northville in Oakland and Wayne Counties

We install polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings across Northville. Our service area includes Oakland and Wayne Counties, plus nearby Novi, Plymouth, and Farmington Hills. 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 Novi, Plymouth, Farmington Hills, Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor.

FAQ

Find answers to your technical questions about polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings.

How big do basement floor coating jobs in Northville run?

Northville basement jobs have ranged from 341 to 1,200 square feet so far. Our crew scopes each project to the specific area our clients want coated.

Why did one basement floor coating installation take two days?

Coldwater Ridge Drive’s basement spanned two install days, March 23 and March 24. Our crew splits larger jobs across multiple days when the schedule calls for it.

Why does traction level vary from basement to basement?

Our clients pick the traction level for their own basement. Kilrush Drive got 16-grit, while Coldwater Ridge Drive and Base Line Road added none.

Why does starting condition vary so much from basement to basement?

Coldwater Ridge Drive’s brand-new slab still had three large cracks. Base Line Road needed pitting and old paint removed. Kilrush Drive needed only light repairs before coating.

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. When new concrete cracks before it fully cures — as it did at the Coldwater Ridge Drive property in Northville — our crew fills every crack with a flexible polyurea filler before any coating goes down. Every repair is addressed at the source, not just covered over.

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