What are typical floor coatings prices in Australia?

Single garage, plain epoxy: $800 to $1,900. Around 18 m² ground and coated in a single-colour epoxy with a clear topcoat. Double garage, flake finish: $2,200 to $3,900. Around 36 m² in a decorative flake system with full grind, crack repair and polyurethane topcoat. Large area or premium system: $4,500 to $9,500. Alfresco, workshop or large garage of 60 m²+ in a premium metallic or high-build system with extensive prep.

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How much do floor coatings cost?

Q: What affects the cost of floor coatings in Australia?

Coating system: Plain epoxy is cheapest; flake mid-range; metallic and high-build polyurethane systems cost the most. Floor area: Larger areas cost more in total but usually get a sharper per-m² rate. Concrete condition: Cracks, old paint, oil stains and moisture issues all need fixing before coating. Preparation method: Diamond grinding costs more than acid etching but bonds far better and lasts longer. Edges & details: Steps, plinths and coving up walls add hand work beyond the flat area.

Epoxy and similar floor coatings in Australia typically cost $40–$110 per m² installed, so a standard double garage lands between $2,200 and $3,900.

Typical price band

$2,800typical

standard job $2.2k–$3.9k

$800 low$9,500 high

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Real-world examples

Single garage, plain epoxy$800 – $1,900

Double garage, flake finish$2,200 – $3,900

Large area or premium system$4,500 – $9,500

What affects the price

— Coating system. Plain epoxy is cheapest; flake mid-range; metallic and high-build polyurethane systems cost the most.

— Floor area. Larger areas cost more in total but usually get a sharper per-m² rate.

— Concrete condition. Cracks, old paint, oil stains and moisture issues all need fixing before coating.

— Preparation method. Diamond grinding costs more than acid etching but bonds far better and lasts longer.

— Edges & details. Steps, plinths and coving up walls add hand work beyond the flat area.

Tips before you post

— Ask specifically whether the floor will be diamond ground — it's the biggest predictor of a coating that lasts.

— Oil-stained garage floors need degreasing and sometimes extra primer; point stains out at quote time.

— Allow several days before parking on a new coating — full cure takes longer than touch-dry.

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