Chosen by General Sheridan as the Highlands

Epoxy Flooring in Fort Thomas, KY

Older homes on hills and valleys above the river, with basements and garages that need careful prep.

No-cost estimate at your place, including a moisture reading on the concrete before any system is suggested
A quote on paper itemizing surface prep, each coat and the final total
Surface prep explained up front: grinding, crack repair and old coating removal

Floors in the Highlands

Epoxy flooring in Fort Thomas starts on high ground. In 1887 the Army looked for a site to replace Newport Barracks, which had flooded repeatedly, and General Philip Sheridan picked the area he called the Highlands, per Wikipedia. The city still sits on hills and valleys along the south bank of the Ohio River, and its homes reflect more than a century of building.

Older homes, older slabs

Point2Homes ACS data shows 32.1% of Fort Thomas housing dates from 1939 or earlier and 18.2% from the 1950s, with a median build year of 1955. Garages and basements of that age often need:

Removal of old paint and sealers.
Crack and spall repair.
Leveling of uneven areas.
Moisture testing, since vapor barriers were rare.

Hills and valleys

Wikipedia describes relatively large hills and valleys in the city. Homes built into slopes often have garages under the house or basements with one side below grade. We test moisture on the uphill side and choose a primer to match. If water enters during storms, we recommend fixing drainage before coating.

Get a free estimate or call (513) 822-5162.

A town of long-term owners

About 71.2% of occupied homes in Fort Thomas are owned, and 68.8% are single-family detached. People planning to stay put tend to pick a higher-grade topcoat built to last. We explain the options and put them in writing.

Basements as living space

In older homes with smaller garages, basements often become family rooms, gyms or workshops. A basement floor coating makes the space brighter and easier to clean, provided the concrete clears our moisture test.

Steep streets in winter

Hilly streets get salted heavily in winter. That salt rides into garages on tires. A chemical-resistant topcoat and textured finish protect the concrete and improve footing.

Fort Thomas History and Homes

Chosen for high ground. In 1887 the Army sought a site to replace the repeatedly flooded Newport Barracks; Sheridan chose the Highlands.
Older housing. About 32.1% of the housing predates 1940 and 18.2% is from the 1950s; median build year 1955 (ACS via Point2Homes).
Hilly terrain. The city sits on the south bank of the Ohio River, with relatively large hills and valleys.
Owner-occupied. About 71.2% of occupied homes are owned and 68.8% of units are single-family detached.

Our Services in Fort Thomas, KY

Fort Thomas Questions

My Fort Thomas basement has one side below grade. Can it be coated?

Usually. We take readings next to the below-grade wall, and those numbers pick the primer.

How do you handle pre-war garage floors?

We grind off old coatings, repair cracks and level uneven areas, then test moisture before coating.

Which topcoat lasts longest?

Polyaspartic and quality urethane topcoats usually outlast epoxy alone. We explain the options in writing.

Can you add traction for a steep driveway garage?

Yes. Flake or grit in the clear coat gives surer footing on a wet floor.

Free Estimates in Fort Thomas, KY

Fort Thomas garage or lower level: book a no-charge visit.

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