Is $2,000 to install garage epoxy coating without vapor barrier a fair price?
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I am having trouble picking a garage epoxy installer, having narrowed it down to two options. One installer proposes installing epoxy without a vapor barrier, stating my newer home should already have one below the slab, and can complete the job in one day for around $2000. I am concerned this approach might be a gamble. The second installer, a concrete company, recommends including a vapor barrier and will provide an exact quote after a site visit, which I anticipate will be closer to $3000. I am seeking advice on which option to choose.
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This option involves installing an epoxy coating on the garage floor. The installer believes a vapor barrier layer is not needed as the homeowner's newer home should already have one below the slab. The work can be completed in one day. The homeowner notes that installing epoxy without a vapor barrier might be a gamble. The installer has good reviews, a decade of experience, and is communicative. The estimated cost is in the low $2000s.
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Category
Flooring
Price
$2,000
Quote Date
October 14, 2025
Location
California
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