Epoxy floor removal involves mechanically stripping existing epoxy or resinous coatings from concrete substrates. This service uses industrial grinders, shot blasters, and specialized scraping equipment to return the slab to bare, open concrete. Property owners receive a fully prepared surface ready for a new system, flooring installation, or further concrete work.
Every epoxy floor removal starts with an on-site evaluation to identify the type and thickness of the existing coating, note any repair needs, and test slab conditions for moisture and profile. George Tsinias, owner of USA Epoxy Floors, inspects for bond strength, underlying cracks, previous repairs, and the presence of secondary coatings or adhesives. The removal process combines heavy-duty grinding, mechanical scraping attachments, and shot blasting, chosen according to the coating’s thickness, hardness, and adhesion. Concrete grinders with diamond tooling handle most thin or mid-build coatings, while thicker epoxy mortar or urethane cement systems may require scarifiers or heavier removal equipment. Full mechanical removal eliminates failed and intact coatings alike, reaching clean, open concrete and delivering a profile suitable for recoating or refinishing. The process ends with a cleaned and dust-extracted substrate, suitable for moisture testing, new repair work, or immediate installation of another floor. After removal, USA Epoxy Floors can prepare the slab for a new coating, install a different flooring system, or return the space to a general contractor for the next stage of construction. The result is a slab that meets profile requirements and is free of residual coating, adhesive, and contaminants.
This service uses commercial grinders, shot blasters, and mechanical scrapers to fully strip all epoxy and resinous coatings from the slab. Each method is selected based on the coating thickness, chemistry, and bond strength to ensure 100 percent removal. This approach achieves a bare concrete surface that is ready for a new system or other trades.
George Tsinias, owner of USA Epoxy Floors, inspects every slab for underlying hazards such as failed repairs, unknown coatings, moisture issues, or adhesive residue. This evaluation prevents hidden problems from being missed during removal and ensures the correct method is chosen, protecting the integrity of the substrate beneath.
After removal, the slab is cleaned, dust-extracted, and left free of old coatings and debris. Surface profile and cleanliness are controlled so the concrete meets requirements for recoating, alternative flooring, or handover to another contractor. This minimizes downtime and prevents issues for subsequent trades or installations.
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USA Epoxy Floors provides epoxy floor removal for residential, commercial, and industrial settings. With over 25 years in business, George Tsinias, owner of USA Epoxy Floors, personally evaluates every site and specifies the right removal methods for each project. The process uses industrial grinders, shot blasters, and commercial scraping systems to fully remove both failed and intact resinous coatings, exposing open concrete for new installations or additional trades. Locally owned, family-operated, and veteran-owned, USA Epoxy Floors is built on accountability and hands-on expertise at every step. The company’s removal service ensures concrete slabs are properly prepared and left ready for whatever comes next in a construction or renovation sequence.
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Yes. Dutchess and communities across Dutchess County, New York. USA Epoxy Floors has been doing this work since 2001 and travels throughout the region for it, residential and commercial alike.
The space is cleared, the slab is inspected and profiled mechanically, repairs go in, and the coating system is applied in stages. Cure windows between coats are part of the schedule, not delays. At the end the floor is walked through together before the job closes.
Usually. The existing coating comes off mechanically, and the slab underneath is inspected to identify why the previous system failed. Poor preparation and moisture vapor account for most failures. The cause is addressed before a new system goes down.
It depends on the floor. Epoxy builds thicker and bonds deep; polyaspartic cures quickly, tolerates colder installs, and resists UV yellowing. Many jobs use an epoxy base under a polyaspartic topcoat. The specification follows the slab inspection, the moisture readings, and how the space is used.
Frequently. Polyaspartic chemistry cures across a wider temperature range than standard epoxy, which makes cold-weather work viable in many unheated Dutchess spaces. Substrate temperature is the controlling factor and gets checked before scheduling.
Reach out at (845) 464-2539 or through the estimate form with the square footage and a description of the space. George Tsinias comes to Dutchess, walks the floor, and quotes on the spot.
“4 other contractors showed up, did their pitch, and then had to "go back to the office to prepare a quote" - 2 of them never responded and the other two estimates seemed high - George on the other hand showed up, gave me my options and provided a written quote right on the spot that was about 15% less than the other quotes and went on to do a superb job on my garage floor. I would recommend him highly!”
“We are so happy to have discovered George Tsinias. He is an old school artisan and gentleman who takes pride in his work, takes every issue seriously, answers every question, and is a meticulous workman. The garage floor he did for us is stunning. He is humble, fun, courteous, friendly, extremely knowledgeable about adjacent trades and competent in several of them. I am delighted to give him the highest recommendation and look forward to referring him to friends and to using him again.”
“When we called George to give us an estimate on our basement , we knew he was the right guy. He did such a good job in a basement. Then we had him do our two garages. He will never leave a job unless the customer is 100% satisfied. He takes pride in his work. He is a GREAT person to deal with and very responsive and very reasonable.”
“I recently had my basement floor done by USA Epoxy Floors in Fishkill, NY, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. George did an outstanding job from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the entire process. The quality of the workmanship is exceptional, the floor came out absolutely beautiful and exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail was impressive, and it’s obvious that George takes great pride in his work. On top of that, the price was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the finished product. If you’re looking for a company that delivers excellent craftsmanship, great customer service, and fair pricing, I highly recommend USA Epoxy Floors. Thanks again, George, for transforming my basement. It looks fantastic!”
“USA epoxy in Fishkill, New York is one of the greatest epoxy companies I've ever had to deal with George the owner and his crew were amazing. Doing my two floor car garage. The job was finished as promised on time very clean and very professional at their work. I'm in the process of giving them the job of my other house that I have in Long Island New York. And their prices are very, very reasonable compared to other companies. I will definitely recommend.”
“George did an awesome job on our garage floor. He is fair, honest, and timely. He also leaves the site clean when complete.”
“Did an amazing job with our garage. Super professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend.”
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