Polyaspartic Grind and Clear Floors in Louisville, KY
Diamond-ground concrete sealed under a polyaspartic clear coat that’s 10x stronger than epoxy. Industrial-grade durability with a clean, modern finish, installed for homeowners and businesses across Louisville, Salem, and the surrounding Kentucky Indian region.
Every Floor. Every Customer. Every Time.
These aren’t perks or upgrades, they’re standard on every concrete coating we install across Kentucky and Indiana.
Lifetime Residential Warranty
5-Year Commercial Warranty
Family Owned & Operated
One Day Installation
Same-Day On-Site Estimates
Certified in-house crews
Proven Results, Built on Experience
The numbers speak for themselves. Three decades in the trade, tens of thousands of floors, and millions of square feet of coatings later, Sullivan’s has seen every slab, every condition, and every challenge Kentucky concrete can throw at us.
BRANDS WE'VE COATED
Years of Industry Experience
Floors Completed
Million Square Feet Coated
BRANDS WE'VE COATED
The Difference
What Makes a Sullivan’s Grind and Clear Floor Different
A grind and clear floor is the most honest finish in the coatings world. There is no flake to hide behind, no decorative blend to mask a poor grind. The concrete itself is the look, and the polyaspartic clear coat is the armor. That means every step of our process matters, and every step is something we have done thousands of times.
The Grind Is the Finish
Most installers grind only enough to get a coat to stick. We grind to a consistent, intentional aggregate exposure so the floor looks designed, not just sealed. The result is a finish that looks like a high-end commercial showroom, not a quick refinish.
No Primer Required.
Once the slab is properly diamond-ground, our polyaspartic clear coat goes straight down, no primer, no waiting overnight for a base coat to set, and no second visit to finish the job.
UV Stable.
Direct sunlight will not yellow or chalk the clear coat the way standard epoxy does. The floor looks the same in year ten as it does on install day.
Industrial-Grade Durability.
Our polyaspartic clear coat is the same chemistry used in warehouse and food-service environments. Hot tires, dropped tools, chemical spills, and freeze-thaw cycles do not faze it.
Why Polyaspartic Wins
Polyaspartic vs Epoxy — Why the Chemistry Matters on a Clear Floor
On a flake floor, a bad coating is at least hidden under decorative chips. On a grind and clear floor, every flaw in the chemistry is on full display. A yellowed top coat shows. A hazy cure shows. A hot tire mark shows. That’s why polyaspartic is the only chemistry we use on a clear floor — and why we walk away from any job that asks us to install epoxy clear over a ground slab.
Sullivan’s Polyaspartic Clear
Standard Epoxy Clear
Strength
10x stronger
Baseline
UV Stability
Won’t yellow or fade
Yellows and chalks in sun
Cure Time
Walk on it the same day
Days of downtime
Chemical Resistance
Industrial-grade
Limited
Install Timeline
One day, start to finish
Two to three days minimum
Warranty
Lifetime (residential) / 5-Year (commercial)
Typically 1–5 years
| Sullivan’s Polyaspartic Clear | Standard Epoxy Clear | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 10x stronger | Baseline |
| UV Stability | Won’t yellow or fade | Yellows and chalks in sun |
| Cure Time | Walk on it the same day | Days of downtime |
| Chemical Resistance | Industrial-grade | Limited |
| Install Timeline | One day, start to finish | Two to three days minimum |
| Warranty | Lifetime (residential) | Typically 1–5 years |
Find Your System
Flake, Grind and Clear, or Polished Concrete? Which System Is Right for You?
Grind and clear is the right call when you want the concrete itself to be the design feature. If you want decorative chips, flake is your floor. If you want a glassy, mirror-like finish, polishing is your floor. Here is how the three systems compare side by side.
Flake Floors
Decorative chip blend with polyaspartic top coat
Customizable colors
Best for:
Garages
Patios
Basements
Showrooms
Grind and Clear
Polyaspartic clear coat over ground concrete
Lets the natural concrete show through
Best for:
Industrial-Style Finishes
Warehouses
Polishing
Mechanically polished concrete finish
Sleek, low-maintenance, ultra-durable
Best for:
High-End Commercial Floors
Done in a Day
Your Grind and Clear Floor, Installed in a Single Day
A grind and clear floor is a one-day install for our crew, start to finish. The grind is the most important step on this system, so we slow down where it counts and move fast where the chemistry allows. Here’s how install day plays out on a typical grind and clear floor.
8 AM
Diamond grinding to target aggregate exposure
10 AM
Crack repair (if added) and final slab prep
12 PM
First polyaspartic clear coat applied
2 PM
Second polyaspartic top coat applied
5 PM
Walkthrough — your floor is back
Walkable that evening, fully cured for foot and vehicle traffic in 24 hours.
How It Works
How a Sullivan’s Grind and Clear Install Works
Step 1
Free On-Site Consultation
We come to your property, look at the slab, evaluate the concrete’s existing condition, and recommend the right grind level for the look you want. Same-day estimate.
Step 2
Schedule the Install
We book a date that fits your calendar and coordinate the equipment, materials, and crew before install morning.
Step 3
One-Day Install
Diamond grinding, slab prep, base coat, and polyaspartic top coat — all in one day, with a Sullivan family crew.
Step 4
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
We walk the finished floor with you and back the install with a lifetime residential or 5-year commercial warranty.
The Add-Ons That Pair with Grind and Clear
Grind and clear is a complete system on its own. Two add-ons are worth considering depending on where the floor is going. One applies to almost every install. The other is specific to commercial environments.
Crack Repair
Residential and commercial.
A grind and clear floor shows everything in the slab beneath it, including old cracks.
Diamond-ground V-cuts filled with polyurea keep existing damage buried so it does not read through the finished clear coat.
Cove Base
Commercial and industrial only.
For commercial slabs, we can build in a seamless 4-inch cove where the floor meets the wall, sealed under the same polyaspartic clear coat. It’s a common upgrade for kitchens, food processing lines, and healthcare spaces that need to pass a cleanability or health inspection.
0% Financing Available for Qualified Buyers
A grind and clear system typically costs less than a full flake install, but it’s still a real investment in your property. Qualified applicants can break that cost into manageable monthly payments at 0% interest.
Where We Work
Grind and Clear Floor Coatings Across Kentucky and Indiana
From single-bay garages in Bardstown to warehouse floors in Bloomington, our crew installs the same polyaspartic clear system with the same warranty. Click your city for local details.
Grind and Clear Questions, Answered
What is a grind and clear floor?
A grind and clear floor is a two-step system. First, we diamond grind your concrete to a consistent finish that exposes the slab’s natural aggregate. Then we seal the ground concrete under a polyaspartic clear coat that protects it for life.
How is grind and clear different from a flake floor?
A flake floor uses decorative chips broadcast into a base coat for a textured, customizable look. Grind and clear leaves the concrete itself visible under a clear top coat. Flake hides imperfections in the slab. Grind and clear celebrates them.
How is grind and clear different from polished concrete?
Polished concrete is mechanically polished to a high-gloss, mirror-like finish using progressively finer diamond pads. Grind and clear stops at the grind step and seals the result under a polyaspartic top coat. Polishing has the higher-end aesthetic. Grind and clear has the higher chemical and stain resistance because of the clear coat.
Will old stains and oil show through the clear coat?
The diamond grind removes most surface staining before any coating goes down. Deep oil contamination in the slab can occasionally show through, and we will identify that during the on-site consultation so there are no surprises.
Is a grind and clear floor good for a garage?
Yes. It is a great fit for garages where the homeowner wants a clean, industrial look rather than decorative flake. The polyaspartic top coat handles hot tires, oil drips, and freeze-thaw cycles the same way it does on a flake floor.
Can grind and clear be installed over old concrete?
Almost always. Diamond grinding handles old paint, old epoxy, and most surface contamination. The on-site consultation will identify anything unusual that needs to be addressed before install.
What is the warranty on a grind and clear floor?
Lifetime warranty on residential installs. 5-year warranty on commercial installs.
Do you install grind and clear floors in Salem and southern Indiana?
Yes. We install the same polyaspartic grind and clear system in southern Indiana towns like Salem, New Albany, Columbus, Bloomington, and Jasper as we do in Louisville and the rest of Kentucky, same crew, same warranty.
Ready for a Floor That Lets the Concrete Speak for Itself?
Schedule a free on-site estimate and see what a Sullivan’s grind and clear floor would look like on your slab, whether that’s a Louisville warehouse or a garage in Salem. Same day estimate. 24-hour response. Installed in a single day.