Epoxy Flooring in Tea, SD

Most of the epoxy flooring we put down in Tea goes into homes with kids. In 2020, the median age in Tea was 29.7, about 36.1% of residents were under 18, and 52.8% of households had children. That is a lot of muddy shoes, spilled juice, hockey bags and Saturday projects. A coated floor in the garage or basement handles all of it and cleans up with a mop.

The garage is the front door

In many Tea homes the family comes and goes through the garage, not the front door. That makes the garage floor a mudroom for half the year. Here is what we usually suggest:

• A flake epoxy floor with a medium chip blend, which hides dirt between cleanings
• An anti-slip additive in the path from the car to the house door
• A cove or edge detail along the walls so water does not sit at the base of the drywall
• A clear polyaspartic topcoat for scratch resistance from bikes, carts and kids' toys

Basement playrooms and gyms

Many Tea homes have basements that families finish in stages. Before you choose carpet, think about how the room will be used. A playroom, home gym or craft space is easier to keep clean with basement floor epoxy. If you want something that looks finished rather than utility, a metallic epoxy floor gives a poured, glossy look that works as a family room. We test the slab for moisture before we coat and use a moisture-tolerant primer when needed. Rubber gym mats can go right on top of a coated floor.

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Housing that tripled in twenty years

Tea had 600 housing units in 2000, 1,354 in 2010 and 1,970 in 2020. Its population went from 1,742 in 2000 to 5,598 in 2020, and the Census Bureau estimated 7,699 in 2024. Most garage slabs in town are young. They tend to be flat and sound but often have a smooth troweled finish, so we diamond grind before coating to make sure it bonds.

Few homes for sale, so people stay and improve

The homeowner vacancy rate in Tea was just 1.0% in 2020. With so few homes open, many families choose to add space and finish to the house they have instead of moving. A coated garage and finished basement floor are some of the quicker upgrades you can make.

Choosing colors that hide what kids bring in

Floors in busy family homes look best when the color does some of the work. Gray, tan and brown flake blends hide dirt, salt residue and small scratches between cleanings. Very dark solid colors show dust, and very light ones show tire marks. We bring chip samples to the estimate so you can see them on your own slab in your own light.

Cold-season installs

Tea winters are the same as Sioux Falls winters, with snow, salt and long cold stretches. If you want the work done between November and March, we check the slab temperature first. Heated garages and basements can usually be coated year round. In an unheated garage, we may schedule a milder stretch or use a polyaspartic product that cures at lower temperatures.

Getting started

We come to your house, measure, check moisture and look at the slab. You get a written quote that lists each step. Call (605) 299-0051 to set up a time.