The Truth About Cheap Epoxy Floors: Why Cutting Corners Costs You More

In the epoxy flooring world, there’s one phrase we hear far too often from new clients:
“We went with a cheaper company first... and now we need it redone.”

At 1OAK Epoxy, we’ve seen the hidden cost of poorly done epoxy jobs — bubbling floors, yellowing resin, peeling under tires, or coatings that barely last a season. In this blog, we’re diving into a tough truth:

👉 You get what you pay for.

The Problem With Low-Bid Epoxy Contractors

Let’s be real. Epoxy work is everywhere now — and so are “contractors” cutting corners to win jobs with suspiciously low prices. But here's what they often skip:

• ❌ Proper Prep: The most important step is often rushed or skipped. No prep = no bond.
• ❌ Moisture Testing: Ignoring concrete moisture leads to bubbling and total floor failure.
• ❌ Cheap Materials: Big-box kits or watered-down resins aren’t made for real-world wear.
• ❌ No Warranty, No Follow-up: Once they’re paid, they vanish.

What It Really Takes to Do Epoxy Right

At 1OAK Epoxy, we take pride in being upfront, thorough, and precise. Every project includes:

✔️ Mechanical Grinding Prep – We don’t acid wash or "just clean." We mechanically profile the slab using industrial diamond grinders for the strongest bond possible.
✔️ Premium Resin Systems – Commercial-grade materials only. No DIY kits, ever.
✔️ Layered Application – Primer. Base coat. Metallic or flake finish. Polyaspartic or urethane topcoat. Every layer matters.
✔️ Moisture Control + Crack Fill – We test your slab and treat it right. Period.
✔️ 1OAK Craftsmanship – We make art on your floor, built for heavy use.

What Cutting Corners Really Costs

A failed epoxy floor can mean:

• 💸 Paying twice for removal and re-installation
• 🕒 Lost time + downtime (especially for commercial clients)
• 😤 Frustration dealing with ghosted contractors

A proper epoxy floor should last 10+ years with proper care. A bad one may last months.

Final Thoughts: Invest Once, Not Twice

If you’re investing in your garage, home, or commercial property, don’t trust it to the lowest bidder. Invest in a floor that looks stunning, holds up to life, and reflects quality from the ground up.

Because at 1OAK Epoxy, we build 1 Of A Kind Floors — and that starts with zero shortcuts.