How Expensive Is It to Epoxy a Floor?

Professionally epoxying a floor in Melbourne costs roughly $50 to $140 per square metre. In real terms, a single garage often lands around $1,500–$2,500, and a double garage around $2,500–$4,500, depending on the system and slab condition.

Typical Project Costs

Using a mid-range flake system as an example:

• Single garage (approx. 20sqm): $1,600–$2,400
• Double garage (approx. 36sqm): $2,800–$4,200
• Warehouse or commercial (200sqm+): often $60–$90/sqm as the rate drops with size

A plain single-colour plain epoxy floor costs less, while decorative epoxy flake flooring and metallic finishes sit higher.

What's Included in a Professional Job

A proper installed price isn't just paint. It covers:

• Diamond grinding and full surface preparation
• Crack and joint repairs, plus oil-stain treatment
• Moisture testing and a bonding primer
• Multiple coats and a hard-wearing topcoat
• Labour, materials and a warranty

DIY Kits vs Professional Installation

Bunnings-style DIY epoxy kits look cheap at $150–$400 for a garage. But they use roll-on prep instead of diamond grinding, thinner water-based products, and no moisture testing. Many peel within a year or two, and you then pay to strip and redo it — often more than doing it right the first time.

If you'd rather avoid coatings altogether, concrete polishing and grind and seal are durable options worth pricing up too.

The Cost-Per-Year Value

Here's the angle that matters. A $3,000 professional floor that lasts 15–20 years works out to around $150–$200 a year for a seamless, easy-clean surface. A $300 DIY kit that fails in two years costs more per year — plus the hassle of redoing it.

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