Welcome to the Rock City Epoxy Blog

If you're looking for a flooring solution that’s built to last—and you’re tired of slick sales talk with no substance—then you’re going to feel right at home here.

At Rock City Epoxy, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter coatings or one-size-fits-all advice. We believe in real results, straight answers, and floors that can take a beating—because that’s what our customers expect. From homeowners in Little Rock upgrading their garages to industrial facility managers looking to eliminate safety hazards, our job is to deliver systems that work—and hold up.

This blog is your backstage pass into how we do it.

Not Just Pretty Floors—Strategic Surfaces That Perform

Too many people think epoxy is just for “making a space look nice.” Sure, a freshly coated floor is going to turn heads—but what really matters is what’s underneath. The prep. The build-up. The curing process. Whether we’re installing polished concrete in a retail space or a high-solids epoxy flake system in a busy garage, our mindset is the same: design the floor to match the abuse it’s going to take.

That’s where this blog comes in. We’re going to break down how we make those calls, why they matter, and how you can avoid wasting thousands on short-term fixes. It’s not just about epoxy or polished concrete—it’s about helping you understand what works, what doesn’t, and why we don’t cut corners.

Real Talk, Real Floors, Real Value

Expect practical guidance, not buzzwords. Our upcoming posts will walk you through real projects we’ve completed here in Arkansas, explain how to avoid common flooring mistakes, and help you understand why one floor type might work great for a commercial kitchen—but fail miserably in a warehouse. We’ll cover things like:

• What actually makes an epoxy floor “waterproof”

• Why polished concrete is dominating commercial interiors

• How flood-prone areas (like parts of Little Rock) should approach floor coatings

• What you’re really getting when you buy a box-store DIY kit

This isn’t marketing fluff—it’s the kind of insight we wish more customers had before they called us to fix someone else’s mistake.

So, whether you're a homeowner, GC, facility manager, or just someone tired of concrete dust and cracked floors, you're in the right place. Stick around—we’re just getting started.

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What We Do: A Look at Our Core Services

At Rock City Epoxy, we don’t believe in offering “just good enough.” Every floor we install is a solution—built to match your space, your traffic, and your expectations. Whether you need a slip-resistant surface for a busy warehouse or a clean, modern finish for a retail space, we tailor each job to fit what matters most: performance, durability, and value.

Epoxy Flooring – More Than Just “Shiny Garage Floors”

A lot of people hear “epoxy” and think of a glossy garage makeover—and sure, we do plenty of those. But epoxy flooring is a whole lot more than just aesthetics. The right system can stand up to forklifts, chemical spills, thermal shock, and high foot traffic, all while being easy to clean and maintain.

We install a wide variety of epoxy systems throughout Little Rock, Conway, Benton, North Little Rock, Sherwood, and beyond. Here’s where they really shine:

Residential Epoxy Flooring

Your garage isn’t just for parking anymore. Whether you’re turning it into a home gym, workshop, or man cave, epoxy flooring gives it the durability and finish it deserves. Unlike bare concrete, epoxy won’t dust, stain, or crack under pressure. It’s also a breeze to clean—dust, oil, and even salt wipe away easily.

Popular finishes include:

• Solid color epoxy – Clean and bold, perfect for modern garages

• Flake systems – Adds grip and hides imperfections

• Metallic epoxy – For homeowners looking for a high-end, one-of-a-kind floor

Commercial Epoxy Applications

From restaurants and breweries to car dealerships and showrooms, epoxy gives commercial spaces the clean, professional look they need—without sacrificing toughness. It’s seamless, stain-resistant, and slip-resistant, making it ideal for places where appearance and hygiene go hand in hand.

We also specialize in chemical-resistant epoxy for food service environments and medical settings that require frequent sanitization.

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Epoxy Systems

In industrial facilities, coatings need to do more than just look good—they need to perform under relentless abuse. Think pallet jacks, loaded forklifts, dropped tools, hot tires, and oil spills. For those environments, we install:

• 100% solids epoxy systems

• Quartz broadcast systems for added texture and strength

• High-build coatings with urethane topcoats for UV resistance

If your operation runs around the clock, you need a floor that keeps up. We design epoxy systems that last—5 to 10+ years before you even think about recoating.

Polished Concrete – Strength Meets Sleek

Polished concrete is one of the fastest-growing flooring choices in Arkansas commercial and residential spaces, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s tough, modern, low-maintenance, and surprisingly versatile.

We start by grinding and honing the surface of your concrete slab using industrial-grade planetary machines. The goal? A smooth, reflective surface that can be customized to your preferred sheen level and aggregate exposure.

Where We Install Polished Concrete:

• Retail stores looking for a clean, upscale look that stands up to carts and high heels

• Schools and office buildings that want minimal maintenance with maximum durability

• Modern homes where concrete becomes a centerpiece instead of an afterthought

We can even stain or dye polished concrete for color customization, and apply densifiers and sealers to enhance performance. Unlike coated floors, polished concrete doesn’t peel—it’s part of the slab itself.

And don’t worry about slip hazards—our polishing process can be finished with a slip-resistant profile, perfect for public-facing spaces.

Concrete Prep, Repair & Moisture Control – The Foundation of Everything We Do

You’ve probably heard the phrase “it’s all in the prep.” In our world, that’s not just true—it’s gospel. A floor coating is only as strong as the surface it bonds to, and cutting corners on prep is the fastest way to ruin an otherwise good system.

We don’t touch coatings until the surface is ready to perform. Here’s what that looks like on a typical job:

Surface Preparation:

• Diamond grinding to open pores and remove old coatings or contaminants

• Moisture testing to check for vapor issues that could cause bubbling or delamination

• Crack chasing and patching to repair joints, pitting, or structural damage

• Shot blasting (if needed) to profile larger areas for high-build industrial coatings

Moisture Control & Vapor Mitigation

In areas like Little Rock and Benton, moisture intrusion is no joke—especially in basements or older slabs. We offer moisture barrier epoxy primers and specialty vapor mitigation systems to keep your floor bonded and protected.

If your last floor started peeling or bubbling, chances are it wasn’t a product issue—it was bad prep or an ignored moisture problem. We don’t let that happen.

Whether we’re installing a flake floor in a Conway garage or polishing concrete in a downtown Little Rock retail shop, our goal is the same: build a floor that looks incredible and holds up under real-world use.

Next up, we’ll talk about what separates Rock City Epoxy from the other guys—and why that matters when you're trusting someone with your slab.

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What Makes Rock City Epoxy Different? (And Why That Matters to You)

Here’s the honest truth: anyone can buy buckets of epoxy or rent a concrete grinder. But not everyone knows what they’re doing once the tools hit the floor.

What sets Rock City Epoxy apart isn’t the brand of materials we use—it’s how we match the system to the job, how we prep the surface, and how we follow through like professionals. And in this industry, that makes all the difference.

No Cookie-Cutter Coatings—Everything Is Custom

We don’t show up with a one-size-fits-all plan and a sales pitch. Every slab is different. Every space has its own challenges—moisture levels, temperature swings, traffic patterns, UV exposure, chemical resistance needs, finish preferences. The list goes on.

Our job is to understand those variables and design a system that fits.

For example:

• In North Little Rock, we helped a machine shop with constant forklift traffic install a quartz-filled epoxy broadcast system that hasn’t flinched in two years.

• A client in Conway needed something slip-resistant and easy to sanitize for a veterinary clinic—so we installed a flake system with a polyaspartic topcoat for rapid cure and long-term abrasion resistance.

• A homeowner in Benton wanted a modern, seamless kitchen floor that didn’t echo like polished concrete. We customized a satin-finish epoxy in a warm grey that matched the cabinetry and flowed seamlessly into the pantry and mudroom.

This isn’t guesswork. It’s expertise—and we back it up with solid results.

We Know Arkansas Slabs Like the Back of Our Hand

If you’ve lived in Arkansas long enough, you know the ground doesn’t stay still. Our red clay soil, humidity swings, and surprise floods can wreak havoc on concrete slabs. Moisture vapor, surface cracking, and settling issues are just part of life here.

But they’re not excuses.

We’ve worked in old homes near downtown Little Rock, commercial buildings in Jacksonville, and new construction in Maumelle—and we’ve seen just about every challenge a concrete floor can throw at us. That local experience matters. It means we test for moisture before we apply a drop of primer. It means we know when a slab needs a grind and seal versus a full broadcast system. It means we anticipate problems before they show up, not after.

You're Working with TJ—Not a Corporate Call Center

When you reach out to Rock City Epoxy, you’re not dealing with an automated form or getting passed between departments. You’re talking to TJ. And TJ doesn’t just run the company—he’s on the ground, involved in every job, and cares about making things right.

Clients consistently tell us one thing: they felt like they could trust us. That’s not marketing fluff. That’s a result of clear communication, realistic timelines, and delivering exactly what we said we would—no surprises, no shortcuts.

If something’s not right, we fix it. Period.

We Serve Little Rock—and a Whole Lot More

We proudly serve customers throughout Central Arkansas, including:

• Little Rock

• North Little Rock

• Conway

• Benton

• Sherwood

• Maumelle

• Jacksonville

• Surrounding rural areas and lake properties

We bring the same attention to detail to a two-car garage in Benton as we do a 20,000-square-foot warehouse in Little Rock. It’s not about the square footage—it’s about getting it right.

Why That Matters to You

When you hire Rock City Epoxy, you’re not just getting a floor that looks good on day one. You’re getting:

• A properly prepped slab

• A flooring system engineered for your exact space

• A clear timeline and no last-minute surprises

• A team that actually cares whether the floor still looks good in five years

We don’t chase volume. We chase quality and long-term value. That’s what keeps customers calling us back when they open a second location or finally decide to fix that cracked slab in their warehouse.

Up next—we’ll break down where these floors work best, and why context matters more than color charts.

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Flooring That Lasts: Where We Install and Why It Matters

Every floor tells a story. Some are battle-tested workhorses that take daily forklift traffic without flinching. Others are polished showpieces in a modern retail space that wow customers the moment they walk in. Some are hardworking garage floors that have to resist oil, heat, and muddy boots year-round.

The point is: where you install matters just as much as what you install. At Rock City Epoxy, we don’t believe in "good enough" floors—we design each system to outperform the environment it's in.

Here’s a breakdown of where our floors go—and why they’re built the way they are.

Residential: Clean, Durable, and Low-Maintenance

You want a garage or basement that looks sharp but holds up to real life. That means kids’ bikes, hot tires, muddy boots, lawn tools, spilled paint, and maybe even the occasional dropped wrench. Bare concrete doesn’t cut it—it stains, dusts, and cracks over time.

We install:

• Solid color epoxy for a modern, clean look with long-term durability

• Flake systems for better traction and a more forgiving finish that hides dirt

• Metallic epoxy for homeowners who want something truly unique

One of our recent installs in Sherwood turned a plain garage into a spotless home gym with a flake floor that resists sweat, dropped weights, and heavy use. It still looks brand new.

And it’s not just garages—mudrooms, laundry rooms, basements, kitchens, even patios can benefit from the durability and easy-clean finish of epoxy.

Commercial: First Impressions Meet Functionality

For business owners, floors are more than a surface—they’re part of the brand. Whether it’s a polished concrete showroom or a hygienic epoxy floor in a food prep space, your flooring has to look the part and perform under pressure.

Some of the places we’ve worked:

• Retail stores in Little Rock and Benton with polished concrete for that high-end, low-maintenance look

• Salons and boutiques using metallic epoxy for a modern aesthetic

• Medical and dental offices where sanitation, slip resistance, and chemical resistance are non-negotiable

• Restaurants and commercial kitchens that need USDA-compliant systems that hold up to daily cleaning and hot spills

And here’s where a lot of companies mess up: they install the wrong system in the wrong setting. Not us. We talk to business owners, assess their needs, and recommend what works long-term, not just what looks nice in a brochure.

Industrial: When Performance is Everything

If you're running a warehouse, distribution center, factory, or fabrication shop, you know the floor isn't there to just "look good." It’s got to survive forklifts, pallet jacks, caustic chemicals, high heat, constant foot traffic, and dropped tools—every single day.

That’s where Rock City Epoxy really shines.

We’ve installed:

• 100% solids epoxy systems with high compressive strength for loading zones

• Quartz broadcast floors with built-in slip resistance for wet areas

• Urethane topcoats that resist abrasion, UV exposure, and thermal shock

• Moisture vapor barrier primers to stop bubbling and delamination in older slabs

In one recent job in Jacksonville, we helped a manufacturing facility fix a failing coating that was peeling under forklifts. We came in, ground the slab, installed a moisture-blocking primer, and laid down a 3-layer quartz system. It's been running strong ever since, with zero delamination.

Industrial clients don’t have time to redo floors every 3 years. We install once, and we install right.

Specialty Spaces: We Handle the Oddballs Too

Not every job fits in a clean box—and that’s fine by us. We've worked on:

• Aircraft hangars where tire marks and jet fuel are a concern

• Breweries and distilleries that need thermal shock resistance

• Showrooms that want a floor that looks like marble but wears like armor

• Outdoor patios and pool decks with UV-stable coatings

When a client from Maumelle came to us with a custom home and wanted a high-gloss metallic epoxy in the entryway to match their staircase railing, we made it happen. The end result? A showpiece that visitors comment on before they even sit down.

Why the Wrong Floor Can Cost You Thousands

Let’s talk about the flip side: when floors fail. We get calls every month from customers who went with a handyman, a painter, or a DIY kit from a box store. The result? Peeling, hot tire pickup, moisture bubbles, and discoloration within 12 months—sometimes sooner.

Why? Because they didn’t get the right floor for the right space. Or worse, they skipped proper prep. That’s like painting over a dirty wall and wondering why it peels.

When you go with Rock City Epoxy, we don’t guess. We assess the slab, the use case, the abuse it’ll take, and then we build a system that actually lasts. No shortcuts. No bandaids. No “hope it holds” installs.

Your floor isn’t just a surface—it’s a long-term investment in how your space looks, feels, and performs. In the next section, we’ll walk you through what you can expect from the Rock City Epoxy blog—and how we plan to share the knowledge we’ve built job after job, year after year.

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What to Expect From This Blog: Transparency, Education, and Real Stories

This blog isn’t here to regurgitate product descriptions or throw around generic advice. If you're looking for surface-level content that could've been written by someone who’s never installed a floor, you won’t find that here.

At Rock City Epoxy, we believe informed clients make better decisions—and this blog is designed to help you become one. Whether you're comparing flooring systems, budgeting for a renovation, or just trying to understand what "moisture mitigation" even means, you're in the right place.

We’re Here to Educate—Not Sell

We’re not interested in pushing a one-size-fits-all product. Epoxy and polished concrete aren’t always the answer, and we’re not afraid to say that. Some floors need thermal resistance. Others need slip resistance. Some need to look stunning. Others just need to survive forklifts and cleaning chemicals.

This blog is about breaking down those differences so you can make an informed choice. Expect straight talk, real-world knowledge, and zero sugarcoating.

Topics You Can Expect to See

We’re planning a range of deep-dive blog posts designed to cover both the fundamentals and the finer points of professional flooring. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:

• Is Epoxy Flooring Actually Waterproof?
  We’ll explore the conditions where epoxy holds up—and when it doesn’t.

• Polished Concrete vs. Epoxy: What’s the Better Long-Term Investment?
  Comparing installation costs, maintenance, slip resistance, appearance, and repairability.

• The Truth About DIY Epoxy Kits
  Why those budget-friendly boxes often result in headaches, rework, and added costs down the road.

• Surface Prep Explained: Grinding, Patching, and Moisture Testing
  Learn why 90% of coating failures come from poor prep—and what professional installers do differently.

• How to Maintain Your Coated Floor Without Damaging It
  Which cleaners to avoid, how often to reseal, and how to extend the life of your investment.

Each post will aim to be practical, transparent, and tailored to the needs of property owners, contractors, and facility managers across Central Arkansas.

Written for Arkansas Conditions—Not a National Audience

You can Google epoxy flooring and find 10,000 generic articles. But most of them are written for audiences in dry states or coastal cities. They don’t address what we deal with here in Arkansas—humidity, slab movement, red clay soil, seasonal moisture intrusion.

This blog will focus on:

• Flooring systems that work in humid climates

• Dealing with moisture vapor from below-grade slabs

• What matters for Arkansas building codes and weather patterns

• Best practices for maintaining floors in commercial, industrial, and residential spaces

If it doesn’t apply to Central Arkansas, we won’t waste your time with it.

Expect Technical Clarity Without the Jargon

We speak the language of coatings and concrete—but that doesn’t mean our readers have to. One of the biggest problems in this industry is how confusing it can be. Too many articles throw around terms like "polyaspartic" or "densifier" without explaining what they mean or why they matter.

We’re going to change that.

Our posts will break things down in plain English. You’ll get technical accuracy—but with clear explanations, context, and visuals when possible. Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, you’ll walk away from each article knowing more than you did before—and more importantly, you’ll know how to make smarter choices for your space.

Have a Question? Ask Us Directly

We want this blog to be a two-way conversation. If you’ve got a question about epoxy, polished concrete, coating failures, surface prep, or even what kind of flooring to install in a high-moisture environment—we want to hear it.

Email: [email protected]
Call or Text TJ: 501-408-6160

If your question can help others, we might feature it in a future post—with your permission, of course.

This isn’t about marketing—it’s about empowering you with real answers. The more you know, the better your floor will be—and the fewer surprises you'll face down the road.

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Ready to Talk Floors? Here’s How to Reach Us

Whether you’re just starting to research your options or you’ve had enough of cracked, stained concrete and DIY disappointment—you don’t have to figure this out alone.

At Rock City Epoxy, we’re here to answer your questions, help you compare systems, and design a floor that actually fits how you use your space. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just real talk and real solutions.

Here's how we can help:

• ✅ Want a garage floor that looks clean and handles hot tires and oil?

• ✅ Need a commercial floor that meets safety codes and still impresses customers?

• ✅ Trying to protect an industrial slab from forklifts, spills, or chemical exposure?

• ✅ Looking for a polished concrete finish that’s easy to maintain and built to last?

We’ve got you covered.

You’ll get honest answers, clear next steps, and the confidence that your floor is in expert hands.

We serve clients throughout Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Sherwood, Maumelle, Jacksonville, and surrounding Central Arkansas communities.

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This blog is just getting started.

If you’ve made it this far—thank you. Stick around, because we’ve got a lot more coming: educational deep dives, project breakdowns, FAQs, and behind-the-scenes insights that will help you understand exactly what goes into a professional-grade floor.

Ready to upgrade your surface? Let’s make it happen.