Epoxy flooring quotes in Melbourne range from $40/m² to $200/m² for what looks like the same job. Here's why, and what you actually want.
What's in a real epoxy quote
A proper epoxy floor is four to five layers of work, and the price reflects which layers your contractor is doing.
- Diamond grinding the concrete to bare profile (essential. Without this, epoxy peels in 12-24 months)
- Crack and joint repair
- Penetrating epoxy primer
- Two-pack epoxy basecoat
- UV-stable polyurethane topcoat (essential for any sunlight exposure)
Skip any of these and the cost drops, but so does the lifespan.
The price ranges we see
$40-60/m²: Usually a single roller-applied coat over lightly prepped concrete. Will fail in 1-3 years. Avoid.
$80-120/m²: Decent two-coat system with proper grinding. Reasonable for residential garages with standard use.
$130-180/m²: Premium full system: diamond grinding, repairs, primer, basecoat with flake or metallic, UV polyurethane topcoat. Built to last 10-15+ years.
$200+/m²: Specialty finishes: heavy-duty industrial systems, designer metallic floors, anti-slip wet-area floors with chemical resistance.
Red flags in cheap quotes
"Acid etch" instead of diamond grinding. "One-coat epoxy" only. No mention of primer or topcoat. No site visit. "From $X" pricing without seeing the slab. All of these mean the quote will not deliver what most people expect.
What we charge
Most residential garages with us land between $90-130/m² depending on size and finish. Commercial work depends on use case and required wear-rating. We'll always price the full system honestly and tell you which corners are safe to cut and which aren't.
See our epoxy flooring service for full details on our process and finish options, or get a quote. Most garage jobs are priced in a single site visit.