Intro

On many jobs, clients say they want “a dealership look.” They mean The Porsche Floor. It’s a glossy, seamless, hard-wearing coating that cleans fast and shows well. In this guide, we explain what The Porsche Floor is, why clients love it, and how you can install it without problems. We cover prep, materials, cure times, thickness, and safety. Follow these steps and you’ll deliver The Porsche Floor with confidence and clean margins.

Quick Answer

The Porsche Floor is a multi-coat, high-gloss coating system for concrete. It typically uses an epoxy or polyurea base, full flake broadcast, and a clear polyaspartic or urethane topcoat. With proper prep (CSP 2–3, dry slab), you can install it in 1–2 days and have vehicles back in 24–72 hours.

Table of Contents

• What Is The Porsche Floor
• Tools and Materials You’ll Need
• Surface Prep: The Make-or-Break Step
• Installation Steps: The Porsche Floor System
• Performance, Costs, and Timeframes
• Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
• Selling The Porsche Floor: Scope, Samples, and Sign-Off
• FAQ
• Conclusion

Key Takeaways

• Prep is 70% of success. Aim for CSP 2–3 and dry, clean concrete.
• Typical build is 30–60 mil total with full flake and clear topcoat.
• Plan 1–2 days on site; vehicles return in 24–72 hours at 21°C.
• Common pricing sits around $7–$12 per sq ft in many markets.
• Add fine grit for traction; confirm slip needs with the client in writing.

What Is The Porsche Floor

The Porsche Floor is a showroom-grade, seamless coating for concrete. It looks glossy and clean. It resists oil, salt, fuels, and hot tyres. Most systems use a tinted epoxy or polyurea base, a full broadcast of vinyl flake, and a clear polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane topcoat. Colours are usually neutral greys with black/white flakes. This hides dust and scuffs. The Porsche Floor shines under bright light and shows the car, not the dirt.

Contractors often target a smooth finish but not slippery. Add a fine, 80–120 mesh grit in the clear. This keeps traction without killing the gloss. The Porsche Floor handles daily sweeping and quick mops. It also handles winter salt and spring washdowns.

Tools and Materials You’ll Need

• Planetary grinder (30/40 grit diamonds) or shot blaster for CSP 2–3
• HEPA dust extraction and edge grinder
• Moisture test gear: in-situ RH probes (ASTM F2170) or MVER kits (F1869)
• Crack repair: low-viscosity epoxy or polyurea, silica sand
• Rollers (3/8"–1/2"), squeegees, spike shoes, mixing drills, buckets
• Tinted epoxy or polyurea base, vinyl flake (1/4" common), clear polyaspartic/urethane
• Anti-slip media: 80–120 mesh aluminium oxide or polypropylene beads
• PPE: respirators, gloves, eye and hearing protection

Surface Prep: The Make-or-Break Step

Good prep makes The Porsche Floor last. Poor prep makes it fail. Keep it simple and strict.

Check Moisture and Conditions

• In general, aim for ≤75% in-situ RH (ASTM F2170) or ≤3 lb/1000 ft²/24h MVER (F1869).
• Substrate temperature should be at least 3°C above dew point.
• Ideal air temperature is 10–30°C. Keep RH under 85% when coating.

Profile and Repairs

• Grind or blast to achieve CSP 2–3. You want a uniform, open surface.
• Remove all coatings, sealers, glue, and oil. Use degreasers if needed.
• Chase cracks, fill with epoxy/polyurea and silica sand, then grind smooth.
• Honour moving joints. Don’t coat active control or expansion joints solid.

Vacuum to white glove clean. Tape edges and drains. Dry run your mixing and rolling plan with the crew.

Installation Steps: The Porsche Floor System

Follow these steps to build The Porsche Floor. Adjust for product data sheets (always read them).

1. Prime the slab

   • Use a low-viscosity epoxy or polyurea primer. Target 8–12 mils.
   • Coverage is commonly 150–200 sq ft per gallon at this thickness.
   • Roll out wet-on-wet for uniform soak. Watch for pinholes and outgassing.

2. Apply the tinted body coat

   • Use 100% solids epoxy or a fast polyurea/polyaspartic, 12–20 mils.
   • Coverage is commonly 80–130 sq ft per gallon.
   • Mix small batches. Many products have a 20–40 minute pot life at 21°C.

3. Broadcast vinyl flake to rejection

   • Throw flakes until the floor won’t take more. Work in sections.
   • Many installers use 0.15–0.25 lb per sq ft for full broadcast.
   • Let it cure. With epoxy, allow 8–12 hours at 21°C. Cooler temps need longer.

4. Scrape and vacuum

   • Scrape north–south and east–west with floor scrapers.
   • Vacuum thoroughly. You want an even texture with no sharp peaks.

5. Apply the clear topcoat

   • Use polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane. Target 8–12 mils per coat.
   • Many polyaspartics allow light foot traffic in 2–4 hours at 21°C.
   • For more build, do two clears. Follow recoat windows (often 45–90 minutes).
   • Add 80–120 mesh grit into the first clear, 0.5–1.0 kg per 20 L as needed.

6. Cure and return to service

   • Light foot traffic: 4–8 hours (product dependent).

Pro tip: Keep a wet edge. Work in teams of two to three. One mixes, one squeegees, one back-rolls. That pace prevents lap lines and thin spots.

Performance, Costs, and Timeframes

The Porsche Floor is a premium service. Clients pay for the look and the speed.

• Typical total build: 30–60 mils, depending on coats and product.
• Chemical resistance: strong against oil, fuels, salt, and common cleaners.
• Turnaround: 1–2 days on site with polyaspartics; add time for epoxy cure.
• Return to vehicles: 24–72 hours at 21°C. Plan longer if below 15°C.
• Maintenance: neutral pH cleaner, soft deck brush, microfibre mop or squeegee.
• Pricing: In general, contractors price $7–$12 per sq ft for full broadcast systems. Heavier prep, moisture treatment, or two clear coats push higher.

If you’re also looking to streamline professional proposals, see our guide on professional proposals. This pairs well with understanding project timelines so clients know when they can park again. For contractors dealing with invoice templates that save time, we recommend using standardised formats.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• Skipping moisture testing: Trapped vapour blisters coatings. Always test.
• Weak profile: A glossy slab won’t bond. Hit CSP 2–3 across the floor.
• Outgassing pinholes: Prime warm slabs as they cool, not as they heat.
• Thin topcoat: Too thin looks dull and wears fast. Aim 8–12 mils.
• No slip additive: Wet floors get slick. Add fine grit where needed.
• Mixing errors: Wrong ratios or poor mixing cause soft spots. Measure and mix 2–3 minutes, scrape bucket sides.
• Bad timing: Missing recoat windows lifts coats. Set a timer and stick to it.

Selling The Porsche Floor: Scope, Samples, and Sign-Off

The Porsche Floor sells itself if you handle scope and speed. Bring 2–3 sample boards. Show a light grey with black/white flake and a darker option. Explain cure times and vehicle return clearly.

• Scope precisely: prep method, crack repairs, full-broadcast flake, one or two clear coats, anti-slip level.
• Allowances: moisture remediation if tests fail, extra grinding if mastic is found.
• Schedule: day-by-day plan, temperature limits, and return-to-service times in writing.

Capture details in minutes using tools like Donizo — speak the scope, attach site photos, and send a branded PDF. Get e-signature approval fast, then convert accepted proposals to invoices in one click. That keeps momentum while the client’s excited about The Porsche Floor.

FAQ

What makes The Porsche Floor different from a standard epoxy floor?

The Porsche Floor uses a full broadcast of flake and a high-build clear topcoat. This gives a thicker, tougher, glossier finish. It hides dust and scuffs better than thin, solid-colour epoxy. It also offers faster return to service when you use polyaspartic clears.

Can you install The Porsche Floor over old concrete or tile?

Old concrete is fine if it’s sound, dry, and properly profiled to CSP 2–3. Remove coatings and contaminants first. Over tile, most installers remove tile or at least scarify hard to reach clean concrete. Bond to the slab, not to a questionable layer.

How long does The Porsche Floor last?

With good prep and normal garage use, it commonly lasts many years. Heavy shops with hot tyres, jacks, and chemicals still see long service life. The key is prep, correct thickness, and simple maintenance like sweeping and neutral pH cleaning.

Is The Porsche Floor slippery when wet?

Any glossy floor can be slick when wet. Add fine 80–120 mesh grit to the clear coat for traction. Discuss areas like entries and slopes. You can keep the shine and still improve grip.

Should I use epoxy or polyaspartic for The Porsche Floor?

Both work. Epoxy builds thickness and is budget-friendly. Polyaspartic speeds the job and cures in cool temps. Many contractors use epoxy base coats with a polyaspartic clear. Follow product data sheets for mix ratios and windows.

Conclusion

The Porsche Floor is a clean, glossy, durable system your clients will show off. It comes down to prep, profile, moisture control, and hitting the right mils. Start small, follow the steps, and document your scope.

Next steps:

1. Build two sample boards (light and dark) with full flake and clear.
2. Standardise your prep checklist and moisture tests on every job.
3. Send a clear, branded scope and timeline using platforms such as Donizo to speed approval and invoicing.

Deliver it right, and you’ll win more garage and showroom work all year.