Population grew more than tenfold in the 1950s

Epoxy Flooring in West Covina, CA

Giving postwar tract garages a clean, sealed floor that fits busy family life.

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Slab moisture reading taken before we coat anything
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A Boom Town's Garages, Seventy Years On

In West Covina, epoxy flooring usually goes onto garage slabs poured during one of the country's fastest housing booms. The city had 4,499 residents in 1950 and 50,645 by 1960, an increase of more than 1,000 percent. Thousands of tract homes went up in that decade, and many of their garage slabs are still in service today. They have aged in predictable ways, which helps us plan.

What we usually find in a 1950s slab

No vapor barrier, so moisture testing is a must.
Shrinkage cracks running from corners and control joints.
Oil stains worked far down into the concrete.
A worn, dusty top layer that needs grinding to reach sound concrete.

A coating is still possible with all of this. Prep simply becomes the biggest share of the job, and each step is spelled out in the written quote.

Big households, busy garages

West Covina's households average 3.24 people. With that many people under one roof, the garage frequently turns into a laundry room, pantry, gym or play area. A flake floor hides scuffs and is soft-colored enough to feel like part of the house. We add a light texture so wet shoes from the laundry corner do not slip.

Hot inland summers

The city has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, with summer temperatures averaging above 73 degrees. A west-facing garage door lets in strong late-day sun. We finish those floors with a UV-stable topcoat and plan installs for the morning so the slab stays at a workable temperature.

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Owners and changing hands

About 60% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, down from 65.5% in 2010. As more homes change hands or become rentals, coated garages are a practical upgrade before a sale or between tenants.

Built on reclaimed land

The 315-acre West Covina Sportsplex opened in 2007 on a former landfill. Large commercial slabs on reclaimed ground can settle in places, so we check flatness and cracks before coating any commercial floor in the area.

West Covina Housing History

Postwar boom. West Covina's population grew 1,025.7% between 1950 (4,499) and 1960 (50,645) during the post-World War II building boom.
Large households. Average household size was 3.24 people at the 2020 census.
Shifting ownership. Owner-occupied homes fell from 65.5% in 2010 to 59.9% in 2020.
Former landfill site. The 315-acre West Covina Sportsplex opened in 2007 on a former landfill.

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West Covina Questions

Can a 1950s West Covina garage floor still be coated?

Usually, yes. Expect grinding, crack fills and moisture testing up front on these slabs. We include all of that in the written quote.

Will a coating hide old oil stains?

We degrease and grind first. Deep stains may still show slightly under a solid color, so a flake finish is often the better choice for older slabs.

Is epoxy a good idea before selling a home?

Many sellers coat the garage because it photographs well and looks cared for. We can schedule around your listing date.

Can the floor handle a home gym and laundry area?

Yes. We add texture where floors get wet and recommend mats under heavy weights.

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