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Basement Flooring in Lafayette, IN - a floor laid on a slab we checked first

Damp spots, a musty smell or an old floor lifting at the edges? We check the slab first, then put down a floor built for it.

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Glossy gray-and-white speckled basement floor surrounding a support post and utility equipment.
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  • Free estimates at your property.
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Basement flooring we put down in Lafayette

  • Epoxy basement coatings

    A coating rolled over a ground, dry slab that gives you one continuous floor you can mop. It suits rec rooms, workshops and storage areas.

  • Polished or stained concrete

    We grind and finish the slab itself, or color it with stain, when you want the concrete to be the floor without a coating on top.

  • Sealed bare concrete

    A clear sealer over clean concrete for a utility side or a basement you'll finish later, so it holds up better against stains and dust meanwhile.

What does it take to put a new floor in a basement?

Basement flooring in Lafayette means putting a coating or another floor over your concrete slab, and we start by making sure the slab is dry enough to hold it.

Most people call when the basement floor is bare, damp in spots or covered in old tile and glue, and they want a room they can actually use. The price moves with the size of the floor, the shape the slab is in, whether an old floor has to come up and which finish you pick. The schedule mostly waits on the concrete being dry enough, your radon testing and any permit. I'll give you your own figure at the estimate, once I've seen the slab.

What a basement floor job covers, slab to finish

What your basement needs depends on the slab, so I start with the concrete underneath and how you use the space before we settle on a coating or finish.

  • Moisture check first

    We check the slab for moisture before anything goes down, because a floor over damp concrete is the one that lets go.

  • Radon test in the plan

    We'll suggest you plan a radon test around the job, so the testing fits the schedule instead of getting squeezed in afterward.

  • Old floor identified first

    We figure out what an old floor is before anyone scrapes, because one flooring maker warns that tearing out old vinyl or tile can raise asbestos and silica hazards.

  • Grinding the slab clean

    We do concrete grinding and surface preparation so the coating bonds to sound, open concrete instead of dust, old sealer or glue.

  • Coating or sealing

    We put down the coating or finish you picked, or we do concrete sealing when bare, sealed concrete fits the way you use the room.

Why Lafayette homeowners call Sterling Lafayette Epoxy Floors

I ran a detailing shop before this and kept seeing floors peel, so I wanted to know why. We're known for floors other people gave up on, and I'd rather tell you to wait or choose a different system than put down something I don't believe in.

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  • I look at your basement myself

    I come out and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing your floor is the one who looked at the slab. The work is done by me and our installers.

  • Learned beside an installer and makers' guides

    I learned working beside an experienced coatings installer and studying makers' install guides, then started here in Lafayette in 2023, so each product goes down the way its maker intends.

  • Licensed and fully insured in your house

    We're licensed and fully insured for the work our crew does in your house, from grinding the slab to the last coat. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.

What happens when you call about a basement floor in Lafayette?

We plan a basement job around your slab and your house, so moisture readings, your radon test and any permit set the pace, and I walk the finished floor with you at the end.

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  1. Call or send a message

    Call (765) 250-3629 or use the form, and tell us what's going on down there, like damp spots or an old floor that has to come up.

  2. I look at the slab

    I come out, look at the concrete, ask how you use the space and check what needs checking, like moisture and any old flooring.

  3. Your estimate, then the work

    You get your estimate, and when you say go we handle any permit with you, which Lafayette can take up to seven days to review once it's complete.

Flooring Contractor in Lafayette, IN

Get a basement floor estimate from Sterling Lafayette Epoxy Floors

Tell us the basement's square footage and any recent radon test results, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out for a free estimate at your property, with no pressure and no obligation.

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Basement flooring questions from Lafayette homeowners

How much does it cost to finish a basement in Lafayette, IN?

Finishing a basement in Lafayette usually costs about $35 to $60 per square foot, and that covers the whole finishing job, not just the floor. Jobs that only need floor and drywall sit at the lower end, while a kitchen or bathroom pushes it toward the top. For the floor itself, I give you your own figure at the estimate.

What causes a new basement floor to blister or peel?

Moisture in the slab is the usual cause, because if the concrete hasn't dried to an acceptable level, water collects under the floor and leads to blistering, buckling, cupping, failed adhesive or mold. That's why our moisture check comes first, and if the slab isn't ready, I'll tell you to wait.

How long does a concrete moisture test take before flooring?

A standard humidity test for concrete needs each sensor to settle for at least 24 hours before a reading gets recorded, so it isn't a same-minute answer. It's fair to ask any contractor how and when they'll test your slab, and I'll go over how we'll test yours at the estimate.

Should I test for radon before I redo my basement floor?

Yes, the Indiana Department of Health advises testing for radon before and after changes like finishing a basement, so schedule one test before the floor work starts and another after it's done. The department estimates that 1 in 3 Indiana homes have radon levels that pose a serious health risk.

How does radon get into a basement?

Radon usually comes in where the soil meets the house, through cracks in the slab, the joint where the floor meets the wall or an open sump pit. Those are spots I look at closely when I check your concrete, which is one more reason to time your radon tests around the work.

Can I do my own basement work in Lafayette if it needs a permit?

Yes, on Lafayette residential projects that need a permit, homeowners may do all the work themselves. You submit a copy of your homeowners insurance, live or plan to live in the home, and use a state licensed plumber for any plumbing.

What Lafayette means for your basement flooring job

In Lafayette, building permits come from the City Engineer's Office, and the city requires one for any alterations, repairs or changes to an existing building, so we check with that office about your basement job before we start. The city only issues permits for homes inside its limits, with few exceptions, and because we work in Lafayette and the cities around it, the first thing we do is find out whether your address goes to a city or a county office. If a permit is needed, we take care of the paperwork with you.

Water is the other thing that changes basement work here, because the water table around Lafayette can swing a lot with the season and rainfall, so a basement that's dry in one season can fool you. If you bought during a dry spell, wetness may not show until the next spring. That's why I trust a moisture reading over how the floor looks today, and we check slabs the same way on jobs in West Lafayette and Frankfort.