Epoxy Flooring in Ely, IA

Ely has an unusual mix of old and new homes, and epoxy flooring here varies a lot by street. Wikipedia says T.M. Johnson platted the town in June 1872 and that it was named for John F. Ely, a Linn County pioneer and an officer of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Point2Homes, drawing on 2019 to 2023 Census survey data, shows that 15.3% of Ely's homes were built in 1939 or earlier. It also shows 28% built from 2010 to 2019. The median year built lands right at 2000.

Floors near the old town center

Homes close to the original plat often have detached garages, sheds and older basements. What we usually find:

• Thin or patched slabs with low spots that hold water
• Old paint or sealer that has to be ground off
• Basement floors with cracks, old tile or adhesive residue
• Uneven edges where additions met the original foundation

These floors take more prep time. We list each repair step on the written quote so you can see where the cost is.

Floors in the newer neighborhoods

Wikipedia reports Ely grew from 1,149 residents in 2000 to 2,328 in 2020, and housing units went from 434 to 866. Most of the new homes have attached garages and full basements. Those slabs are usually flat and sound. They need diamond grinding so the coating can bond, plus filling of any shrinkage cracks, and then they are ready.

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Floors for young families

Ely skews young. Wikipedia's 2020 census figures put the median age at 34.9, and 43.5% of households had children under 18. That changes what people ask for. Basements become playrooms, and garages hold strollers, bikes and sports gear. Good choices for those spaces:

• Basement floor epoxy in a solid, light color that brightens a lower level and wipes clean
• Metallic epoxy floors for a finished rec room that still handles spills
• Epoxy flake floors in the garage, with texture so wet shoes and small feet have grip

Trail riders and weekend gear

Wikipedia notes that the Cedar Valley Nature bike trail runs through Ely toward both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and that Lake Macbride and Palisades-Kepler state parks are nearby. Garages here often hold bikes, kayaks and camping gear. A tough topcoat over flakes handles kickstands and dragged gear. We can also coat a shop or outbuilding floor for anyone with tools, mowers or a small trailer.

A typical Ely job, step by step

1. We visit, measure the floor and test moisture in a few places. 2. You get a written quote listing prep, each coat and the total. 3. On install day we diamond grind the slab and edges and vacuum the dust. 4. Cracks and pits are filled and ground flush. 5. The base coat, flake or color layer and clear topcoat go down. 6. We give you written times for walking on it, moving items back and parking.