Grand Rapids Concrete Coating Company

Operating a business is difficult. Coating your floors shouldn’t be. We strive to keep our process as straightforward and simple as possible. Our process can be broken down into just five steps. 



1. Pick Your Finish: We start with a free on-site analysis of your existing flooring system and provide our recommendations for flooring finishes based on usage. We’ll work with you to find a coating option that fits with your needs and budget.
2. Floor Prep: We use specialized equipment to create an even surface for your floors. This may involve grinding away blemishes.
3. Repairs: Cracks and pits in your concrete floor are filled in and repaired to create an even surface.
4. Product Application: Depending on the type of floor coating or finish you select, the product will be mixed and applied to floors. For coatings with multiple parts, like epoxy with chips, this may require a few extra steps.
5. Clear Coat and Clean Up: If it’s required for the floor coating being used, the final clear coat is applied on top to create a flawless finish. We finish up by cleaning up any messes we’ve brought into your space.

There are a wide variety of concrete coatings and finishes available depending on the usage of a space and the desired look. We can help walk you through all your options and determine which is the best option for you. 

Epoxy Coatings

Epoxy floor coatings are a type of synthetic resin coating that provides a highly durable finish. Epoxy is a popular choice because it’s available in many different styles. It can be applied in different thicknesses using different methods, and it is available in many colors. Decorative finishes such as epoxy terrazzo flooring and epoxy flake coatings are popular for their aesthetic appeal as well as their durability.

Polyurea/Polyaspartic Coatings

We offer polyurea and polyaspartic concrete floor coatings as alternatives to epoxy. Both provide a similar look to epoxy flooring, with a few differences.

Polyurea is considered to be a subtype of polyurethane, and it is made up of synthetic resin and isocyanate-reactive materials. Polyurea comes in a variety of preparations with different qualities. Some types of polyurea are UV resistant, which prevents color changes and yellowing over time, and polyurea can be more durable and scratch-resistant than epoxy. However, polyurea can be difficult to work with due to its fast curing time. If not installed properly, it may have a weaker bond with concrete floors, and any mistakes will clearly show. 

Polyaspartic is a type of polyurea that has been modified to slow curing time. This makes them easier to work with and improves adhesion to concrete floors. They also have better UV resistance than polyurea flooring. Polyaspartic and polyurea are both great options for a long-lasting finish but are best installed by professionals due to their difficulty to work with. 

Concrete Staining

Concrete staining is usually a lower-cost option than floor coatings. Concrete stains are similar to wood stains in that they come in a variety of colors and are semi-translucent, allowing you to see some of the natural concrete patterns and color variations under the stain. Concrete stains are available in different varieties, including acid stains, water-based stains, and concrete dye. Unlike paints or other floor coatings, concrete stains penetrate into the concrete rather than sitting on top, meaning that the color is unlikely to fade or chip away. A protective coating can be applied on top, but concrete stains provide less protection for your floors than floor coatings.

Concrete Polishing

A polished concrete floor surface is achieved by using grinders to create a smooth and shiny surface. Like concrete stains, concrete polishing doesn’t provide any extra protection for your concrete floors, but it does create a beautiful, low-maintenance look for a lower cost.

Other Finishes And Services

We have perfect flooring options to meet all your needs. When work can’t be interrupted, our “quick-set” products allow your hi-los and other heavy equipment to operate within 15 minutes. We offer a flint broadcasting aggregate to develop greater impact resistance, prevent slipping, and improve aesthetics and performance. For warehouses and industrial spaces, we’ll add borderlines and safety stripes to define aisles and work areas. 

Whatever look you’re trying to achieve, coated, painted, stained, and polished concrete floors have increased in popularity in a variety of types of spaces due to their aesthetic appeal, durability, and low maintenance upkeep. Concrete floor finishing can be done in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, including:



• Basements
• Garages
• Porches
• Retail spaces 
• Gyms
• Showrooms
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing spaces
• And more

VanDerKolk Painting began as a residential painting company in 1991. We quickly expanded to include a range of painting and renovation services for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. We built our reputation with our excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. We guarantee that you’ll be satisfied with the level of care and attention we put into our work.

We set ourselves apart by working exclusively with full-time employees and never with contractors. All of our employees receive ongoing professional training and have the skills and expertise to get the job done right. You can also have peace of mind knowing that we warranty all of our work. 

You can get started working with VanDerKolk Painting on your concrete floor project with a free quote. Give us a call at 616-202-6570, or fill out our quote request form to get started today.

VanDerKolk Painting is a West Michigan-based family-owned business specializing in painting and other renovation projects. Our headquarters are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and we serve the surrounding areas for concrete painting and coating jobs. Our concrete finishing professionals can serve you in Ada, Byron Center, Cascade, East Grand Rapids, East Lansing, Fruitport, Grand Haven, Grandville, Holland, Hudsonville, Jamestown, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Rockford, Spring Lake, and Zeeland.