Epoxy Flooring in Claremont, CA

Claremont has planted trees since it incorporated in 1907, and it has been a Tree City USA winner for 22 straight years. That canopy shapes how epoxy flooring works in Claremont more than anything else. Patios and pool decks sit under trees that drop leaves, seed pods and berries. Wet leaves left on bare concrete leave brown stains, and moss and mildew grow in shady corners. A sealed, textured coating keeps that material on the surface where a blower or hose can clear it.

Outdoor concrete under a canopy

For patios, walkways and pool decks we use a UV-stable topcoat even in shade, because Claremont yards get both: deep shade under the trees and full sun at the edges. Our outdoor systems usually include:

• A grind to remove old sealer and open the concrete
• Crack repair, since tree roots and settling can lift or split older slabs
• A base coat and a color or flake layer chosen to hide leaf tannin stains
• A textured topcoat for grip when the deck is wet

If a root has lifted a section of concrete, a coating will not flatten it. We point that out at the estimate so you can deal with it first.

Foothill weather

The city sits at 1,168 feet at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It averages about 17.32 inches of rain a year, mostly in winter, which is more than the valley floor to the south. Summer days can top 100°F, and late spring often brings May Gray and June Gloom. That mix of damp mornings and hot afternoons is why we pay attention to slab temperature and dew point on install day.

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Wind and fire season

Gusty Santa Ana winds in autumn can bring fire danger to the foothill areas. Wind also drives fine ash, dust and dry leaves under garage doors. A coated garage floor sweeps clean after a wind event, and a flake finish hides what you miss. We suggest a light-colored flake blend for garages that open toward the hills.

Older homes and college rentals

The city is known for tree-lined streets and historic buildings near the Village and the seven Claremont Colleges. In 2020, 36.4% of occupied homes were rented, and many of those are near the campuses. Landlords use coated garages and laundry floors because they clean up fast between tenants. In older houses we check for patched or painted concrete, and in interior rooms on slab we test moisture before we quote a metallic or solid-color floor.

Garages as work rooms

Many Claremont homeowners use the garage as a workshop, a studio or a home gym. A solid-color epoxy with a light flake gives a clean surface for those uses and is easy on the eyes under shop lights. For a gym we can add a thicker base where heavy weights land.

The Wilderness Park side of town

A 1,740-acre Wilderness Park sits above the city, created through an agreement between Pomona and Claremont. Homes on the north side are close to trails and open hillside. Hikers and dogs bring dirt, burrs and fine trail dust home, and much of it ends up in the garage. A coated floor with a medium flake blend hides that dust between cleanings and sweeps clean without the dust working into the concrete. For homes on that side we also suggest a door seal or brush strip, since wind-driven grit off the hills finds its way under a gap.