Flooring Contractor in Cumberland, IN - Garage and Basement Floors That Stay Put
Lawrence Epoxy Floors and Concrete is a flooring contractor based in Lawrence, IN. We put down epoxy, polyaspartic and polished concrete floors in Cumberland garages, basements and shops, and we prep the slab carefully first.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Cumberland floors, from the old downtown to newer streets
Cumberland sits on the Historic National Road just east of Indianapolis, a short drive from our base in Lawrence. The historic downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and still feels like a small town. Older houses sit close to it, with newer neighborhoods, shops and businesses spread out from there.
We find both kinds of slab on jobs here. Older garages and basements usually have years of paint, sealer, patches and oil soaked into the concrete. Newer slabs are smoother, but they often carry a sealer or curing film that a coating won't stick to. Either way, what's already on the slab and in it decides how much grinding we do before anything new goes down.
Flooring and concrete work we do in Cumberland
Epoxy Floor Coatings
Fits Cumberland garages and workrooms that take car traffic, tools and spills, once we grind the slab so the coating has something to grip.
Commercial & Industrial Epoxy Floor Coatings
For shops, warehouses and service bays around Cumberland, where carts, forklifts and dropped parts chew up bare concrete. We pick the system to match the traffic.
Garage Floor Coatings
Garages with oil drips, tire marks and bare, dusty concrete are a common call here. A coated floor wipes clean, and the prep underneath keeps it bonded.
Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
When you can't give up your Cumberland garage for long, a polyaspartic topcoat cures faster than standard epoxy and holds its color where the door stays open.
Metallic Epoxy Flooring
For a finished basement, home bar or showroom where you want a swirled, glossy floor people notice. It shows dips and patches underneath, so prep matters even more.
Urethane Cement Flooring
Made for commercial kitchens, food shops and wash-down rooms around Cumberland, where hot water, grease and cleaners would break down an ordinary coating.
Polished Concrete Flooring
If your slab is sound, we grind and polish it into a hard, glossy floor with nothing on top to peel. It works well in basements, shops and open rooms.
Stained Concrete Flooring
Stain soaks into the concrete for warm, mottled color in Cumberland basements and patios, and a sealer protects it. Old patches show through, so we look first.
Terrazzo Flooring
For entries, lobbies and storefronts in Cumberland that want a classic floor of marble or glass chips, ground smooth. It's a bigger job, so we plan it early.
Basement Flooring
Basement slabs can pull moisture up from the ground, so we check before choosing a floor for your Cumberland rec room, gym or storage space.
Concrete Grinding & Surface Preparation
Nearly every failed floor I've seen came back to the slab. We grind off old sealer, glue and the chalky top skin so the next layer bonds.
Concrete Sealing
A clear sealer keeps oil, water and dust out of a driveway, patio or bare garage slab you'd rather not coat. We pick one that suits the surface.
Concrete Resurfacing & Overlays
When an older Cumberland patio, walk or garage floor is worn or patched but solid underneath, an overlay gives it a new face without tearing it out.
Self-Leveling Concrete & Overlays
A pourable overlay gives uneven basement slabs and old floors with dips a flat, smooth base, ready for a coating or new flooring on top.
Pool Deck Coatings & Resurfacing
Backyard pool decks in Cumberland get worn, stained and slick over the years. A textured coating gives bare feet better grip and covers tired concrete without a tear-out.
Concrete Floor Stripping & Removal
Peeling paint, old epoxy or carpet adhesive has to come off before anything new goes down. We take it back to clean concrete and clear it out.
A free floor estimate for your Cumberland home or business
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, check the slab and write up what we'd do and why, free and with no pressure to book.
(317) 463-6468- Based in
- Lawrence, IN 46226
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Cumberland: permits, licenses and price
Cumberland is split about evenly between Hancock and Marion counties, and that can confuse people about permits. Hancock County's building department issues permits for the unincorporated county and the Towns of Spring Lake and Shirley. Cumberland isn't on its list, so your floor job doesn't go through the county even if you live on the Hancock side. If your job needs a permit, we file for it with the Town of Cumberland and tell you where it stands. When it isn't clear whether you need one, we check with the town before we start, since that answer can change when we're able to begin. We're licensed and insured.
What moves the price here is mostly what's under the finish. That means how big the floor is, what has to come off it, the repairs it needs and the system you pick. The schedule turns on the same things, plus the cure time the coating maker sets, and the written estimate I leave you lays out what we'd do and why. East Washington Street, which is US 40, is still the main road linking Cumberland to Indianapolis and Greenfield, and it's the road our crew rides in on with the grinders. We take the same prep-first approach to floors in Greenfield and in Greenwood.
Why Cumberland floors need more than a fresh coat
A lot of the older houses here have garage and basement concrete that has been painted, sealed, patched and soaked with oil more than once. A new coating laid over all that usually lets go along with the weakest old layer. So we strip it, grind down to sound concrete and fill the cracks before we put anything new on top. If the slab isn't ready for a coating, I'll tell you so before we talk about colors.
The shops and service bays around town wear concrete in their own way, with carts, forklifts and spilled fluids working at the surface every day. Those floors get a heavier system and a deeper grind so the coating holds up to the traffic.
How a floor job runs when you call us from Cumberland
Here's how a job goes, from your first call to the final walk-through. You'll know what you're paying for before any work starts.
Call or send us the details
Call (317) 463-6468 or send the form with a few lines about the floor, and we get back to you within one business day. We set a time that works for you, and I come out.
I check the slab myself
I look over the floor, check the concrete for moisture and old coatings, and talk through which system fits how you use the space, so it helps if you're there. You get a written estimate that spells out the prep and the system, so you see where the money goes before you say yes.
Our crew preps and installs
Once you're ready, our own crew grinds and repairs the slab, then puts the floor down, and I check the work along the way. Most of the effort goes into the prep, because that's what keeps the floor bonded.
We walk the finished floor
At the end we walk the floor with you and go over care and when it's ready to use. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Questions about flooring contractors in Cumberland, IN
Which residential code applies to my house in Cumberland, Indiana?
The Indiana Residential Code applies to your house, and it's the same code on the Hancock County side of Cumberland and the Marion County side. The state says it's in force everywhere in Indiana, local governments are required by state law to enforce it, and the version listed as in effect now is the 2020 Indiana Residential Code. You can read it free on the state's building rules page before you plan any work.
How much does an epoxy garage floor cost in Cumberland, IN?
I can't give you an honest number until I've seen the slab, because the prep usually moves the price more than the coating does. A floor with old paint to strip, cracks to fill or moisture to deal with costs more than clean, sound concrete. A full flake or metallic finish usually costs more than a clear or solid-color coat. Your written estimate breaks it down so you can compare.
How do I tell if my basement floor in Cumberland is too damp to coat?
You usually can't tell by looking, so I check the concrete for moisture on the estimate visit before we pick a system. White powder on the surface, dark damp patches or paint bubbling off are worth mentioning when you call, because moisture coming up through the slab is one of the main reasons basement coatings fail. If the slab is too wet for a coating, I'll say so and talk through a floor that can handle it.
What causes epoxy to peel off garage floors in Cumberland?
Peeling almost always comes back to the concrete underneath. Either the slab was never ground open, or it was dirty, sealed or damp when the coating went on. A coating rolled over smooth or sealed concrete sits on top instead of bonding, so hot tires and moisture can lift it. That's why we strip off any failed coating and grind every slab down to sound concrete first.
Does a plumber need a license if my basement floor job means moving a drain?
Yes. Indiana says it's unlawful to work as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber without a license, so whoever moves or adds a floor drain needs to hold one. Moving a drain means cutting into the slab, so we plan that part before any coating goes down.
How long does a garage floor coating take to cure before I can park on it?
You can usually walk on a new coating well before you can park on it, and a polyaspartic topcoat usually gets you back in sooner than standard epoxy. The coating maker sets the cure times, so I'll tell you the wait for the system we pick and go over it again at the walk-through.
Lawrence, IN
Get your Cumberland floor looked at
If you're finishing a basement or clearing out the garage soon, booking the floor now lets us do the prep before everything moves back in.