Epoxy Flooring · Tweed Heads
Concrete Resurfacing vs Epoxy Coating — Which Suits Your Slab?
Three very different ways to deal with tired concrete, and how to pick the right one for the slab you have.
Choosing between concrete resurfacing and epoxy on the Gold Coast? Resurfacing rebuilds a worn or uneven slab; epoxy seals a sound one with a harder, chemical-resistant film. Here's how the two compare on cost, lifespan, slip resistance and best use — driveways, patios, garages and workshops.
Resurfacing
Resurfacing lays a thin cementitious overlay over sound concrete, usually stencilled or spray-textured. It suits driveways, patios and pool surrounds where the slab is structurally fine but the surface is stained or pitted.
Epoxy coating
Epoxy bonds a hard resin film to a diamond-ground slab. It suits interior and covered slabs: garages, workshops, warehouses. It handles oil, chemicals and forklift traffic that would destroy an overlay, but standard epoxy chalks under direct UV unless topcoated in polyurethane.
Polished concrete
Polishing grinds and densifies the existing slab rather than adding anything. It looks superb in new builds where the slab was poured for it, and poor where the slab has patch repairs, penetrations or a weak surface.
Picking one
Judge the slab first, not the finish you like.
- Outdoor, sun-exposed, cosmetic problem — resurfacing
- Garage, workshop, warehouse, oil and wear — epoxy
- New pour, interior, high-end look — polished concrete
- Cracked or moving slab — repair before any of the above
Get a free quote from a licensed epoxy flooring in Gold Coast
Munn & Co. Finishes is fully licensed in NSW (461243C) and QLD (15536255), insured and based locally — so we can usually quote Gold Coast jobs within 24–48 hours. Call 0444 528 452 or request a free written quote online and we'll walk the job with you, photograph problem areas and send a clear, fixed-price scope before any work begins.
Concrete resurfacing gold coast — frequently asked questions
- How much does epoxy flooring cost in Tweed Heads?
- Epoxy floors in Tweed Heads usually run $60–$120 per square metre installed, depending on the existing slab condition, grinding and moisture testing required, and whether you choose flake, metallic or a plain solid colour.
- How long before I can drive on a new epoxy floor?
- Foot traffic is generally fine after 24 hours and vehicle traffic after 5–7 days. Full chemical cure takes about a week in Tweed Heads's humidity, so we schedule the job around when you need the space back.
- Does the concrete have to be ground first?
- Yes — diamond grinding the slab is what gives epoxy something to key into. Roll-on kits applied over sealed or dusty concrete are the most common reason coatings peel.
- Are you licensed and insured to work in Tweed Heads?
- Yes. Munn & Co. Finishes holds an NSW painting licence and a QLD QBCC licence, and we carry full public liability insurance. Licence and insurance details are supplied in writing with every Tweed Heads quote.
- How do I get a quote for concrete resurfacing gold coast in Tweed Heads?
- Call 0400 000 000 or send the online quote form. We book a free on-site walkthrough in Tweed Heads, then send a fixed written quote — surfaces, products, coats and timeline — usually within 24–48 hours.