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Epoxy Flooring Calculator
Estimate how much epoxy coating, primer, and color flakes you need for your garage or basement floor, then compare costs across four coating types to find the best value.
Epoxy Flooring Calculator
Pricing (edit to match local rates)
Floor Area
400 sq ft
With waste: 440 sq ft
Primer Needed
2 gal
1 coat @ 300 sq ft/gal · $80.00
Color Flakes
3 lbs
$24.00
Cheapest Option
Water-Based Epoxy
4 gal · $284.00 total
| Purchase Option | Quantity | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Water-Based EpoxyBest value | 4 gal epoxy + 2 gal primer | $284.00 |
| 100% Solids Epoxy | 6 gal epoxy + 2 gal primer | $614.00 |
| Polyurea | 5 gal epoxy + 2 gal primer | $579.00 |
| Polyaspartic | 5 gal epoxy + 2 gal primer | $604.00 |
Cheapest option: Water-Based Epoxy at $284.00Total includes epoxy coating, primer (1 coat), and optional color flakes. Water-based epoxy is the most affordable and DIY-friendly. 100% solids epoxy gives the thickest, most durable finish. Polyurea and polyaspartic cure fast (same-day return to service) but cost more and are harder to apply without professional help.
Water-based epoxy has a longer cure timeWater-based epoxy typically requires 24-72 hours before light foot traffic and up to 7 days before vehicle traffic. If you need a fast turnaround, consider polyaspartic or polyurea coatings that cure in hours.
This is a material estimate only. Actual coverage varies by floor porosity, surface prep, and application method. Always check the coverage rate on your product label and buy an extra 10% for touch-ups.