Epoxy Flooring in Sailboat Bend, FL

Epoxy flooring in Sailboat Bend has to sit comfortably in a historic district. The City of Fort Lauderdale calls it the oldest neighborhood in the city and the largest of its three historic districts, with more than 550 buildings from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Most are small one-story vernacular homes with Bungalow, Mission or Mediterranean Revival details, plus larger houses along the New River. Many were built of wood frame or masonry, so not every room here even sits on a slab.

Where coatings belong in an old house

We are careful about what we suggest in a historic home:

• Detached garages and workshops on concrete are often the natural fit.
• Concrete porches and steps can take a thin, textured coating in a period-friendly color.
• Patios and courtyards added later are usually fair game.
• Original wood floors are not a coating job for us, and we will say so.

If a project touches the outside of a building in the district, check with the city's historic preservation staff before work starts.

Tidal river, damp ground

The New River here is really a tidal estuary that runs east from the Everglades to the Atlantic. Low, damp ground near tidal water means slabs and porches often carry moisture, and older concrete was usually poured without a vapor barrier. Our moisture test decides the primer. On very damp patios, a breathable or moisture-tolerant system beats a thick, sealed one that could blister.

Colors that fit the street

Sailboat Bend's charm is in its cottages, white picket fences and shaded streets. A loud metallic floor in a garage that faces the street may feel wrong. Muted flake blends in sand, stone or slate, or a solid color matched to the trim, keep things in character. We bring samples to look at in the actual light of your porch or garage.

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Old concrete, gentle handling

Plats here such as Waverly Place and the Bryan Subdivision date to around 1911, when the city incorporated, so some concrete is very old and may be soft or thin. We check hardness and thickness before grinding, choose gentler equipment where needed, and patch spalled spots with compatible repair mortar.