Basement floor coatings · West Michigan Let the kids play down there. The floor can take it.
Carpet ruined? Bare gray slab? We put down a floor that takes spills, roller skates and even a basketball. It wipes clean and still looks finished.
Written price before any work starts. No pressure.
- 5.0 from 150+ Google reviews
- 15-Year Warranty
- Licensed & insured
- Family owned in Holland
How big is your basement?
Tap one to start. A guess is fine.
Sound familiar?
Same kids. Same carpet. Same mess.
Ten years of kids, and the basement carpet is done. Juice stains. That musty smell. One wet spring and it's ruined.
Put new carpet down and you pay for it twice. Bare concrete isn't the answer either. It's gray, and it keeps making dust.
You're not the first. About half the basements we coat used to have carpet.
| What matters | Carpet | Bare concrete | Coated floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spills | Stain | Soak in | Wipe right up |
| Dust, smells | Holds both | Sheds dust | Nothing to soak in |
| Looks | Finished, until it isn't | Unfinished | Finished |
| Soft underfoot | Yes | No | No. Still concrete. |
One honest note: it's not a flood fix. If water gets in, fix that first. Once your basement is dry, it's a floor that lasts.
How it works
Your basement floor, start to finish.
- 1We come look at itFree, no pressure. We check the concrete, ask if it ever gets wet, and put your price in writing. If it's not a good fit, we'll tell you.
- 2We get the concrete readyHad carpet? We pull the tack strip and fill the holes. Then we grind the whole floor. Our grinders have vacuums attached, so most of the dust gets sucked up as we go. Cracks get filled.
- 3We coat it, edge to edgeA base coat, flakes in the color you pick, then a clear topcoat. Inside a home we put the topcoat on thicker, so it feels smoother than a garage floor.We coat behind the water heater and furnace, not just around them. Bare concrete wall at the edges? We can coat that too.
- 4You get the basement backAfter the last coat, you can usually walk on it the next day. We tell you when the furniture can go back. Then it's sweep it, mop it, done.
Straight talk
- It is
- a sealed floor that takes spills, kids and real life, and still looks finished.
- It isn't
- a fix for water coming in. If your basement leaks or floods, get that fixed first. A slab that's just damp is different: we can put a moisture barrier base coat under the floor. About moisture barrier epoxy
- Had water once?
- A burst pipe, a bad storm? Fix the cause and let it dry. We'll check the slab at your free estimate and tell you straight.
- It's still concrete
- It won't feel soft or warm like carpet. It's not for everybody. If soft underfoot matters most, carpet may be the better pick. Or put a rug where you sit.
Sound like your basement?
The kids live down there.
Juice, crayons, roller skates, a basketball. Let them play. Spills wipe up and it still looks like a finished room.
The carpet is done.
Stained, matted or wet one too many times. Don't buy it twice.
Tired of that musty smell and the dust?
Carpet holds onto dust and smells. Bare concrete keeps shedding dust. A sealed floor wipes clean and doesn't shed concrete dust.
New house, bare basement.
"We don't know what to do down here." You don't have to know yet. Start with the floor.
The gym, the bar, the movie room.
Spilled drinks, rolling chairs, gym gear. It wipes clean and looks finished.
Colors and looks
It doesn't have to look like a garage.
Like the raw concrete look? Ask about grind and seal or polished concrete.
Real jobs. Our crew, our photos.
Every job photo on this page is ours, from West Michigan. No stock photos.
Right up to the furnace.
Our crew on the job.
BeforeAfter
“I had thought there would be a ton of dust and a big mess when grinding surface, but the machines had a vacuum attached, clean and efficient work. I was impressed that they coated steps and side walls as well as floor. No mess on drywall or driveway.”
5.0 from 150+ Google reviews
What people say about our crew
5.0 from 150+ Google reviews
Most of our reviews are for garages. Same crew, same floor system, same cleanup.
Reviewed on GoogleJoy SNo pressure, just qualityWould highly recommend. No pressure sales, quality product, great communication and quality installation. I met Jeff at the home show. I was drawn into his booth by his very enthusiast kids. I got the immediate impression this was a family oriented business and that was reinforced by the conversation with both Jeff and his young son. These values drew me to this business. I signed up for a quote. Shortly after the show Jeff came to my home to present options and provide a quote. No pressure to buy, Jeff understood I needed to get thru tax season before I could be sure about my budget. Over the course of next few months Jeff was responsive to any questions I had and we got the job scheduled. Jeff provided a trailer in the quote to store contents of garage while job was being done, which was very helpful. When talking with others about the quote I learned my price was equal to or less than what neighbors had paid up to six years ago, so I felt this was good pricing. I had thought there would be a ton of dust and a big mess when grinding surface, but the machines had a vacuum attached, clean and efficient work. I was impressed that they coated steps and side walls as well as floor. No mess on drywall or driveway. Crew doing installation were great guys. They took time to fill me in on the process of installation, what to expect, how long for surface to cure and when I could empty trailer. Post install Jeff stopped out to grab trailer, filled me in on what to use and how to clean the floor. VERY happy with the whole process from sales to install to follow up. LOVE my new garage.Read full reviewShow less
Would highly recommend. No pressure sales, quality product, great communication and quality installation. I met Jeff at the home show. I was drawn into his booth by his very enthusiast kids. I got the immediate impression this was a family oriented business and that was reinforced by the conversation with both Jeff and his young son. These values drew me to this business. I signed up for a quote. Shortly after the show Jeff came to my home to present options and provide a quote. No pressure to buy, Jeff understood I needed to get thru tax season before I could be sure about my budget. Over the course of next few months Jeff was responsive to any questions I had and we got the job scheduled. Jeff provided a trailer in the quote to store contents of garage while job was being done, which was very helpful. When talking with others about the quote I learned my price was equal to or less than what neighbors had paid up to six years ago, so I felt this was good pricing. I had thought there would be a ton of dust and a big mess when grinding surface, but the machines had a vacuum attached, clean and efficient work. I was impressed that they coated steps and side walls as well as floor. No mess on drywall or driveway. Crew doing installation were great guys. They took time to fill me in on the process of installation, what to expect, how long for surface to cure and when I could empty trailer. Post install Jeff stopped out to grab trailer, filled me in on what to use and how to clean the floor. VERY happy with the whole process from sales to install to follow up. LOVE my new garage.
Kim BickfordCleaner than when they arrivedWow! Jeff and Mike were amazing to partner with for my garage floor renovation! They did an amazing job but more importantly, they communicated directly with me thru texts, reminders, and in person! Jeff and his team left my garage and exterior area cleaner than when they arrived and gave clear instructions on follow up care needed for my new floor! I would highly recommend High Caliber Concrete Coatings anytime!Read full reviewShow less
Wow! Jeff and Mike were amazing to partner with for my garage floor renovation! They did an amazing job but more importantly, they communicated directly with me thru texts, reminders, and in person! Jeff and his team left my garage and exterior area cleaner than when they arrived and gave clear instructions on follow up care needed for my new floor! I would highly recommend High Caliber Concrete Coatings anytime!
Susan KampBeyond happy with the finished projectJeff and his crew did an awesome job. Jeff was very prompt with his quote, his timeliness of service and his responses back to any questions I had. The closed trailer Jeff offers for use for garage contents during the work was such a great idea. It made my prep work and garage reload minimal. Jeff's workcrew was timely, hard working and very, very polite. Their clean up work was super! I did not have to do anything but reload my contents. I am beyond happy with the finished project and would recommend High Caliber for a successful experience!! I love that they are a local business and support their exceptional work ethic and results!Read full reviewShow less
Jeff and his crew did an awesome job. Jeff was very prompt with his quote, his timeliness of service and his responses back to any questions I had. The closed trailer Jeff offers for use for garage contents during the work was such a great idea. It made my prep work and garage reload minimal. Jeff's workcrew was timely, hard working and very, very polite. Their clean up work was super! I did not have to do anything but reload my contents. I am beyond happy with the finished project and would recommend High Caliber for a successful experience!! I love that they are a local business and support their exceptional work ethic and results!
Joel ZylstraAbove and beyond customer serviceHigh Caliber's quality and communication was excellent. From the person that visited onsite for an estimate to their crew that performed the service was above normal customer service standards, as they explained the process and timing. My garage floor looks great!Read full reviewShow less
High Caliber's quality and communication was excellent. From the person that visited onsite for an estimate to their crew that performed the service was above normal customer service standards, as they explained the process and timing. My garage floor looks great!
Cynthia BensingerA flawless resultHigh Caliber Concrete Coatings did a wonderful job refinishing my garage floor. Jeff was very thorough explaining the entire process and this company had the best assortment of colors to choose from. The team was very professional and delivered a flawless result. Thank you Jeff and your team.Read full reviewShow less
High Caliber Concrete Coatings did a wonderful job refinishing my garage floor. Jeff was very thorough explaining the entire process and this company had the best assortment of colors to choose from. The team was very professional and delivered a flawless result. Thank you Jeff and your team.
Rob LobeckFinished exactly when they saidJeff, Ben and crew did a great job. I needed job done on short timeline because I wanted complete and dry before I moved in. They squeezed me into their schedule and showed up and finished exactly when they said they would. Good communication throughout and floors look great! I would recommend them to a friend!Read full reviewShow less
Jeff, Ben and crew did a great job. I needed job done on short timeline because I wanted complete and dry before I moved in. They squeezed me into their schedule and showed up and finished exactly when they said they would. Good communication throughout and floors look great! I would recommend them to a friend!
5.0 from 150+ Google reviews
Straight answers
How much does a basement floor cost?
Every basement is different, so we price yours after a free look. To plan, basement coatings usually run about $6 to $10 a square foot. That's not a bid. Size, cracks, moisture, stairs and anything we pull up first set your price. You get it in writing before any work starts.
Will this fix my wet basement?
No, and we won't sell it that way. If water comes in through a crack, a drain or a leak, get that fixed first. If it's still getting wet, we'll tell you to wait. If the slab is just damp, we can put a moisture barrier base coat under the floor. We look for signs of water at your estimate and tell you what we see.
Will it peel?
Not when the prep is right. Peeling comes from coating rolled onto smooth, dusty concrete. We grind the floor open first, fix the cracks and give every coat its full cure time.
Will it feel cold or hard?
Yes, it's hard. It's still concrete, and it won't feel as warm as carpet. Inside a home we put the topcoat on thicker, so it feels smoother than a garage floor. Want something soft where you sit? Put a rug down.
Is it slippery?
Like any sealed hard floor, it can be slick when it's wet, so wipe up spills. Want more grip in one spot, like by the bar or the laundry? We can mix grip additives into the topcoat there at no extra charge.
Is it dusty or smelly while you work?
Our grinders have vacuums attached, so most of the dust gets sucked up as we go. There is a smell while the coats go down. If anyone at home is sensitive to smells, tell us at your estimate.
How long until we can use the basement?
Every coat gets its full cure time, so the job can take more than one visit. After the last coat, you can usually walk on it the next day. Your crew gives you the exact walk-on and move-back times for your floor.
Do I have to pull up the carpet first?
No. If it's dry, we can pull it out and haul it away. That goes on your written price. Just flooded? Call a water cleanup company first. Once it's dry, call us. Either way, we pull the tack strip and fill the holes before we coat.
Will it look like a garage floor?
Only if you want it to. Our granite blends look like stone from across the room, and Juneau, a white blend with dark specks, looks like terrazzo. Pick from 35 blends on our color chart.
My floor has cracks. Can you still coat it?
Yes. We fill the cracks and pits before we coat. A floor with low spots may need self-leveling first, which we also do.
How long will it last?
It's the same three-coat system we put down in West Michigan garages, where it takes hot tires, road salt and snowmelt. Every High Caliber floor is backed by a 15-year warranty on the coating system we install.
Do you work in my area?
Our shop is in Holland. We cover Grand Rapids and 25+ nearby West Michigan cities, including Byron Center, Caledonia, East Grand Rapids, Georgetown Township, Hudsonville, Rockford, Zeeland. Not sure? Call or start your estimate and we'll tell you.
Give the kids the basement back.
Four quick taps and your number. We'll set up a free estimate and give you a written price before any work starts.
How big is your basement?
Tap one to start your free estimate. A guess is fine.
Free written estimate. No pressure.