Epoxy Flooring in Luverne, MN

When Luverne homeowners call us about epoxy flooring, the conversation often turns to footing. The 2020 census put the city's median age at 41.2, and 24.2% of residents were 65 or older. For a lot of people here, the garage is the main way in and out of the house all winter. A floor with grip, good light and no puddles is a safety upgrade as much as a cosmetic one.

Grip first, then looks

A smooth, glossy floor can be slippery when it is wet. We build traction into every Luverne garage we coat:

• Flake broadcast in the base coat gives a textured surface under the clear topcoat
• Anti-slip grit can be added to the topcoat near the door and the steps into the house
• Lighter colors brighten a garage and make spills and ice easier to see

Our epoxy flake floors are the most common choice. They hide dirt, show little wear and give boots something to grab.

Snow and salt from I-90

Luverne sits right on Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 75, about 30 minutes from Sioux Falls. Anyone who drives either road in winter brings road salt home. That brine melts off in the garage and soaks into bare concrete. Over a few seasons it scales the surface near the door and under the tires. A sealed floor keeps the salt on top where a squeegee can clear it.

A town built of pink stone

Luverne's civic buildings show off the local Sioux quartzite. The Rock County Courthouse and the Rock County Veterans Memorial Building were both built from stone quarried nearby, and the same pink rock forms the cliffs at nearby Blue Mounds State Park. Some homeowners ask us for a floor that picks up those warm tones. Metallic epoxy and custom flake blends can be mixed in rose, tan and gray for a basement or a dealership.

Basements and older homes

Luverne was platted in 1870 and had 3,650 residents by 1950, so the city has a long mix of older and mid-century houses along with newer ones. Older basements need a moisture test before any coating. If the slab is dry, basement floor epoxy makes a laundry area or hobby room easier to keep clean. If it is not, we tell you what needs fixing first.

Permits and the city

The City of Luverne has a Building & Zoning department, and its permit list includes a zoning permit. Coating an existing floor is interior work and does not usually need one. If your project includes a new garage, an addition or new concrete, check with the city first.

Taking care of the floor through a Minnesota winter

A coated floor does most of the work for you, but a few habits help:

• Put a squeegee by the door and push meltwater out after a storm
• Use mats with a rubber back at the house door to catch sand and salt
• Rinse the floor in spring once the salt season is over
• Avoid dragging snowblower blades or metal shovels across the coating

Call (605) 299-0051 or

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and we will come out to Luverne to measure and test your floor.