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Everything customers ask us most before booking an epoxy flooring or concrete coating project in Alaska.
Common Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from customers across Alaska before they book.
A professionally installed epoxy floor with proper surface prep and a commercial-grade polyaspartic or aliphatic urethane topcoat will last 15 to 20 years or more in Alaska's climate. The key is surface preparation and moisture protection. We apply a moisture vapor barrier on every single floor we install, which is what separates a floor that lasts from one that peels.
Yes, when installed correctly with the right materials. We use commercial-grade systems specifically rated for temperature fluctuation. The biggest risk in Alaska is moisture migrating up through the slab during freeze-thaw cycles, which is exactly why we install a moisture vapor barrier on every floor. This is not standard practice in the industry, but we do it on every job.
Pricing depends on the floor type and square footage. Flake epoxy starts at $7.25 per square foot for larger areas, solid color epoxy starts at $6.50, and metallic epoxy starts at $12.00. See our full pricing guide or use the instant estimator on this page to get a ballpark for your specific project. We provide a firm quote after a free on-site visit.
Most residential garage and shop floors are completed in one to two days. Larger commercial or industrial projects may take longer depending on square footage and system complexity. We will give you a clear timeline before we start so you can plan accordingly.
Absolutely. Hangar floor coatings are one of the reasons GlacierShine was founded. Our owner Jeremy is a licensed pilot and kept seeing bare, oil-stained concrete floors in hangars across Alaska. We specialize in hangar floor coatings that resist aviation fluids, oils, and heavy equipment traffic while making the space look professional and clean.
Yes. We are based in Wasilla and regularly serve Palmer, Anchorage, and the surrounding Southcentral Alaska area. For projects further afield we add a per diem to cover travel and lodging so we can stay on site until the job is complete. No project across Alaska is too far.
Epoxy is used as the base and build coat because it bonds extremely well to concrete and builds thickness. Polyaspartic and aliphatic urethane are used as the topcoat because they are UV stable, scratch resistant, and cure fast. We use both in combination on every floor to give you the best of each material. Read our full breakdown of epoxy vs polyaspartic for more detail.