Rebuilt after the 1987 Whittier Narrows quake

Epoxy Flooring in Whittier, CA

Thoughtful floor coatings for Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes, and garages that bake in summer heat.

Free on-site estimates
Slab moisture reading taken before we coat anything
Written quote that lists the prep and every coat

Respecting Older Whittier Homes

In Whittier, epoxy flooring is often laid in a garage behind a house with real history. Central Park, Hadley-Greenleaf and College Hills are designated historic districts, filled with Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes, and College Hills was developed mostly in the 1920s and 1930s. Owners of these houses tend to care about how a garage or workshop looks, and they want work that suits the age of the home.

Quake-tested concrete

The magnitude 5.9 Whittier Narrows earthquake struck on October 1, 1987, with its epicenter six miles from the city. It killed eight people and damaged many of Uptown's historic buildings, and a 5.2 aftershock three days later did more harm. Garage slabs from that era often still carry cracks from the shaking. We sort them into stable and active cracks, repair each type properly, and only then begin coating.

Colors that suit an older house

A bright red flake floor can feel wrong behind a 1920s bungalow. For historic homes we often show:

Warm tan and brown flake blends that echo terra cotta and wood trim.
Muted gray solids that let the architecture lead.
Satin finishes instead of high gloss for a quieter look.

Nothing about a garage coating changes the outside of the house, but it is still worth asking your district about any rules for detached structures if you are also changing doors or walls.

Hot summers inland

Summer highs in Whittier range from about 84 to 97 degrees, with a record of 113. On a hot afternoon a slab can get warm enough to speed the cure of epoxy, which cuts working time. We work in the morning, protect material from the sun, and use UV-stable topcoats on any floor that faces an open door.

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Low turnover, long plans

Whittier's homeowner vacancy rate is just 0.5%, so homes for sale are scarce and owners tend to hold on. Owners staying for the long term tend to pick a full flake system with a durable topcoat. We explain the difference between that and a basic coating in plain numbers on the written quote.

Whittier History and Climate

1987 earthquake. The magnitude 5.9 Whittier Narrows quake hit on October 1, 1987, six miles north-northwest of the city, damaging many Uptown buildings.
Historic districts. Central Park, Hadley-Greenleaf and College Hills hold many Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes; College Hills dates to the 1920s and 1930s.
Inland heat. Summer highs in Whittier range from about 84 to 97 F, and the record high is 113 F.
Settled housing market. The homeowner vacancy rate in Whittier is 0.5%, with an overall housing vacancy of 3.3%.

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Whittier Questions

Can you repair old earthquake cracks in a Whittier garage?

Yes. We check whether each crack is still moving, then use a rigid or flexible repair that suits it before any coating goes on.

What colors suit a garage behind a historic Whittier home?

Warm flake blends and muted solid colors usually suit older architecture well. You can hold our samples up against the house during the estimate visit.

Do historic district rules apply to a garage floor?

Coating the floor happens inside and leaves the exterior untouched. If you plan changes to doors or walls, check with the city about district rules.

Is a Whittier summer too hot for epoxy?

Not if we plan for it. We install early in the day and pick products suited to warmer slabs.

Free Estimates in Whittier, CA

Whittier historic homes, garages and workshops: we visit, measure and quote for free.

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