Waldorf, MD · Decorative concrete since 2005

Epoxy Flooring & Concrete Contractor in Waldorf, MD

In the Mix Artistic Decorative Concrete puts down epoxy flooring in Waldorf, MD and across Charles County, and we have been in business since 2005. We are a veteran-owned crew out of Charlotte Hall, a short run up Route 5, building garage floors, metallic epoxy, polished concrete and custom countertops for homes and businesses.

Silver and grey metallic epoxy garage floor with red metal wainscot and wood plank walls

Owner Tim McKenna spent 15 years pouring slabs, piers and transformer pads for substations and power plants before he went decorative. That background shows up on every Waldorf job. A coating is only as good as the concrete under it, so we read the slab first. Moisture, cracks, old sealer, the oil stain where the mower sits. Then we pick the system.

If you have been searching epoxy flooring near me and keep getting quotes from shops an hour away, we are the local call. We install the full line of epoxy and polyaspartic floor systems, and because Waldorf is practically next door, your free estimate does not sit on a waiting list for a long drive.

Garage Floor Epoxy That Stands Up to Waldorf Driving

Most Waldorf garages see two cars a day and a commute up 301 or Route 5. That means hot tires parked on the slab every evening and, all winter, the salt brine the state lays down on the highway riding in on your wheels. Cheap roll-on kits lift under that treatment. Hot tire pickup is the usual failure.

Garage floor epoxy done right starts with grinding the slab open so the coating bites into raw concrete. Then the cracks and spalls get filled, a base coat goes down, flake is broadcast or a decorative layer is poured, and a hard topcoat goes on last to take the brine and gasoline.

Metallic Epoxy Flooring for Waldorf Basements and Game Rooms

Metallic epoxy flooring is where the craft side of this business gets to play. Pigments move in the resin while it is wet, and we work them into swirls, ripples and marbled veins that look like polished stone. No two floors come out the same.

It suits a finished basement, a home gym or a bar room in a Waldorf single-family where the slab is already sound. You pick the base color and accents, and we show you samples first. Browse our metallic and flake finishes to see the range.

Polished Concrete for Waldorf Shops and Showrooms

Sometimes the best floor is the slab you already have. We grind it through progressively finer diamonds, densify it and polish it to the sheen you want, from a low satin to a mirror finish. Nothing sits on top to peel.

It is a strong fit for retail, offices and showrooms that take heavy foot traffic. We have a full page on polished concrete in Waldorf if that is the direction you are leaning.

Stained Concrete and Overlays for Tired Waldorf Slabs

Plenty of Waldorf patios, sunrooms and basements sit on concrete that has been patched, painted or stained by a leak. Acid and water-based stains give that slab rich, uneven color that reads like natural stone. Where the surface is too far gone for stain alone, a cementitious overlay or skim coat gives us a fresh canvas to work on.

Learn more about stained and polished concrete floors.

Concrete Countertops Cast for Waldorf Kitchens

Concrete countertops were part of what pulled Tim into decorative work after he saw them at the World of Concrete around 2000. We cast them to your measurements with the edge profile, color and sink cutouts you want, then seal them for daily kitchen use.

Islands, bathroom vanities and basement bars are all fair game. See finished pieces on our custom concrete countertops page.

Smooth grey concrete kitchen island countertop with a white farmhouse sink

Shop and Retail Floors Along Crain Highway in Waldorf

The businesses lining Crain Highway, from auto shops to restaurants and retail bays, put their floors through more than any house will. Forklifts, rolling carts, grease and nonstop foot traffic. For those spaces we spec heavier resin systems or polished concrete, depending on what the floor has to handle.

We work out the sequence with you up front so the space is closed as briefly as possible. Read more about polished concrete for commercial spaces.

Outdoor Concrete Countertops for Waldorf Patios

A grill station or outdoor kitchen on the back patio gets the full Southern Maryland summer: humidity, pop-up thunderstorms and plenty of sun. Concrete handles heat and weather well when it is mixed, reinforced and sealed for the job.

We build outdoor counters and bar tops to match the patio or the house, so the grill area looks like it was always part of the yard.

How We Keep Waldorf Epoxy From Peeling

Peeling epoxy almost always traces back to prep or moisture. Waldorf summers are humid, and a slab on grade can push vapor up from below. Trap that under a coating and it lets go.

So the slab gets checked before anything is coated. If it is wet, you hear about it, along with the options: a moisture-tolerant primer, a different system, or fixing the water first. Good epoxy flooring in Waldorf lasts because somebody dealt with what was underneath it.

A Free Estimate in Waldorf, From First Call to Final Coat

Whether you are in a townhome in Smallwood Village or a newer house off Billingsley Road, epoxy flooring in Waldorf starts the same way. You call, we come look at the slab, measure, talk through finishes and hand you a written estimate. No charge for that visit.

Plenty of people find us after typing concrete contractor near me into a phone. Once you are on the schedule, we walk you through each step before the grinders come out.

Reviews of Our Epoxy and Concrete Crew

Epoxy Floors From Waldorf to White Plains and Brandywine

Waldorf is one of our closest markets, and the crew covers the communities around it every week. That includes the St. Charles villages, White Plains just south, Brandywine up 301 and Hughesville on the way back toward our Charlotte Hall base.

Down in the county seat, we also handle flake epoxy and overlays in La Plata, and we head farther down Route 5 for garage and basement floors in Leonardtown.

  • Waldorf
  • St. Charles
  • White Plains
  • Brandywine
  • Hughesville
  • La Plata

Waldorf Epoxy Flooring Questions

Still have a question? Call 301-904-1359 and talk it through with us.

How much does epoxy flooring in Waldorf cost?

It depends on the square footage, how much repair the slab needs and which system you choose. Flake, metallic and polyaspartic coatings all price differently. We do not publish a flat rate because two Waldorf garages of the same size can need very different prep. We will measure and give you a written estimate for free.

How long does a garage floor epoxy installation take?

Garage size, crack repair and the number of coats all affect the schedule. We lay out the day-by-day plan when we give you the estimate, so you know when the garage will be out of use and when you get it back.

When can I park on a new epoxy garage floor?

Cure times vary with the product, the temperature in the garage and the humidity. A cold garage in January cures slower than one in June. We give you exact walk-on and drive-on times for your system before we start, and we would rather you wait an extra day than mark a fresh coat.

Will a metallic epoxy floor hold up in a Waldorf home?

Yes, on a sound and properly prepared slab. Metallic epoxy gets a clear protective topcoat over the decorative layer. Like any high-gloss floor, darker colors show fine scratches and dust sooner, so we talk through color choices for high-traffic rooms.

Can you coat over a cracked or oil-stained garage slab?

In most cases, yes. We grind out stains, fill cracks and spalls and level low spots before coating. If a slab has heaved badly or has a serious moisture problem, we will tell you and suggest an overlay or a different system instead.

How do I clean and maintain an epoxy floor?

Sweep or dust mop regularly and mop with warm water and a mild cleaner. Skip harsh acids and citrus degreasers. Wipe up spills like brake fluid quickly, and put a pad under motorcycle kickstands and jack stands.

Do you build concrete countertops for homes in Waldorf?

We do. We cast custom kitchen countertops, islands, vanities, bar tops and outdoor kitchen counters, all built to your measurements, color and edge profile.

When can I schedule a free floor estimate?

We work Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. Call 301-904-1359 or fill out the form on this page and we will set up a time to look at your floor.

Book Your Waldorf Epoxy Floor Estimate

Tell us about the garage, basement or shop floor you have in mind. We will come out, look at the slab and give you a straight answer on what it needs. Epoxy flooring in Waldorf is a big part of our work, and we would like your floor to be next.

Let’s Talk About Your Project

Fill out the form, or call us to set up a meeting at 301-904-1359