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Houston, Texas · Coating Removal
Coating Removal in HoustonPaint, sealer, urethane or old epoxy. Ground off clean, down to bare concrete.
Houston tenant spaces change hands fast, and what sits under the old carpet or vinyl tile decides whether the next finish holds. We take off the glue, mastic and leftover coatings and hand back clean concrete.
- Free on-site estimates
- Since 2015 Texas grown
- Installers who remove
- Espanol Hablamos
What coating removal covers, and why Houston floors need it
Houston is the Harris County seat, spread across Interstate 45, US 59 and the 610 and Beltway 8 loops, and a large share of its floors are in leased office, retail and restaurant space that turns over every few years. Each tenant leaves something on the slab: glue-down carpet backing, vinyl composition tile, the mastic under it, a sealer or a floor paint. Coating removal here is mostly about getting that history off so the next finish can bond.
Coating demo in Houston, handled like installers, not wreckers
In Houston we remove coatings for property managers and general contractors turning a suite over before a build-out, for operators changing a concept, and for owners of older homes in neighborhoods like the Heights who found adhesive or paint under worn flooring. The brief is short: bare, flat concrete that will accept the next floor, by a date.
Remove and replace: strip the old coating, install the right one
Many Houston turnovers end with polished concrete in a retail shell or a seamless coating in a kitchen or back of house. One crew, one schedule, one guaranteed remove-and-replace price, over prep we did ourselves.
Coating Removal across Houston
We take on coating and adhesive removal across Houston and send crews to these nearby cities too:
After coating removal: every New Era system ready to go down in Houston
Once the Houston slab is bare and flat, these are the finishes the same crew can put on it.
Metallic Epoxy
Liquid-metal floors with depth and movement no two slabs share. A true showpiece for garages, showrooms and retail.
Flake Systems
Full-flake and partial-flake epoxy that hides wear, resists hot tires and cleans with a mop. The garage favorite.
Polished Concrete
Mechanically polished from 800 to 3000 grit. A mirror finish that is the concrete itself, so nothing peels or chips.
Industrial Coatings
Heavy-duty systems for warehouses and plants that take forklifts, chemicals and round-the-clock traffic for a decade plus.
ESD Flooring
Static-dissipative floors that protect electronics, lab and manufacturing environments from electrostatic discharge.
Stained Concrete
Rich, permanent color worked into the slab for a custom look indoors or out, sealed to last.
Why Houston calls the coating installers for coatings removal
A new floor is only as good as the surface it gets stuck to.
- Every suite carries a different mix of carpet glue, tile adhesive and old sealer, so we identify each layer before picking a tool.
- Black mastic under older vinyl tile can contain asbestos, so it should be tested by an accredited lab before anyone grinds it, and we raise that first.
- Dust collection and containment keep a Houston suite workable for the neighbors on the same floor.
- If the existing Houston finish is still bonded and suits the next tenant, we say so and save you the demo.
- Remove and replace in one project with one guaranteed price, backed by our written workmanship warranty.
- Established 2015, English and Spanish service end to end.
Surface prep and coating removal are core training at New Era Epoxy Academy's removal training, we teach this trade, not just sell it.
Coating Removal in Houston FAQ
How much does coating removal cost in Houston?
It depends on how many layers are down, how thick the adhesive is and the square footage of the suite. We come out, assess and give guaranteed pricing at no cost, removal only or remove-and-replace. Call (832) 253-3211 for your free Houston assessment.
What can come off a Houston floor besides paint?
Carpet glue, tile adhesive, black mastic, sealers, wax, urethane and old epoxy. We work out what is under the finish first, because the layer decides the tool. Call (832) 253-3211.
How do you remove floor coatings?
Mechanically, with commercial diamond grinders, down to sound, clean concrete, then crack and spall repair so the slab is profiled and ready. We never rely on chemical strippers as the main method. Book at (832) 253-3211.
Can a tenant scrape glue off a Houston floor by hand?
A scraper and solvent lift some of it, but the residue left behind is what keeps the next flooring from bonding. Machines leave it flat and clean in one pass. Call (832) 253-3211 for a free look.
How do you tell what is under old Houston flooring?
We pull back a corner and look at the adhesive and layers. Older black mastic should be tested for asbestos by an accredited lab before it is ground, so we bring that up at the start. Call (832) 253-3211.
Can Houston work be phased so a suite stays open?
Yes. Larger areas are done in sections with dust collection running, so staff and neighbors keep working. Call (832) 253-3211 to plan the sequence.
How long does a Houston suite take to strip?
Small areas are often done in about a day, and a full floor is phased by section. We confirm the schedule when we measure. Call (832) 253-3211.
How long does coating removal take?
Thin coatings and single garages often finish in about a day; thicker builds and larger commercial floors get phased so your operation keeps moving. Exact schedule on your free Houston assessment, (832) 253-3211.
Is coating removal dusty?
We grind with dust collection running on the machines and contain the work area, so the job stays controlled even inside finished Houston homes and businesses. Call (832) 253-3211.
Is a failed epoxy floor handled differently in Houston?
Epoxy is the thickest coating we deal with, so it has its own page and process. If that is what you have, call (832) 253-3211 and we will point you the right way.
Will grinding glue off hurt a Houston slab?
No. The aim is to take the adhesive off, not the concrete. Cracks, saw cuts and old anchor holes get patched during prep. Call (832) 253-3211.
What goes down after the glue is gone in Houston?
Polished concrete, a seamless coating, tile or new sheet flooring all start from the same flat, clean slab. We explain the trade-offs for your space and quote the remove-and-replace as one price. Call (832) 253-3211.
Hablan Espanol en Houston?
Si. Cotizamos y trabajamos en ingles o espanol en Houston. Llame al (832) 592-3808, o al (832) 253-3211 para una cotizacion gratis.
Do you offer free coating removal estimates in Houston?
Yes, and a walkthrough costs nothing. We come to your Houston home or business, assess the coating, measure and give guaranteed pricing at no cost. Call (832) 253-3211 and we typically respond within 24 hours.
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