Sadler Homes Project

Case Study: Creating a Seamless Garage Floor Finish for Sadler Homes in Lakeland, Florida

This project highlights how the right finishing details can transform a standard epoxy floor into a completely seamless surface. For the Sadler Homes project, the customer wanted more than just a durable coating system—they wanted the expansion joints throughout their 1,180-square-foot garage floor to visually disappear.

The final result showcases how expansion joint filling services can enhance the overall appearance of a coated concrete surface, creating a cleaner, more refined finish.

The Challenge: Visible Expansion Joints Interrupting the Finish

Concrete expansion joints are an important part of a slab’s design. They allow the concrete to naturally move and expand over time, helping prevent unwanted cracking and structural issues. However, for homeowners looking for a high-end decorative floor finish, these joints can interrupt the seamless appearance of the finished surface.

For the Sadler Homes project, the customer chose the Domino color system but wanted the garage floor to have a smooth, uninterrupted look without visible joint lines breaking up the design.

The Solution: Expansion Joint Filling for a Seamless Appearance

To achieve the desired finish, Tru-Grit provided professional expansion joint filling services as part of the flooring installation.

This additional service is designed for homeowners who want their coated concrete floor to have a more continuous, polished appearance. By properly filling the existing joints before the coating system is applied, the finished floor creates a cleaner visual flow from one section of concrete to the next.

Expansion joint filling is an optional upgrade that typically ranges from $350–$550 for a standard residential garage, depending on the size and condition of the slab.

The Process: Creating a Continuous Finished Surface

The project was completed through a detailed preparation and installation process. The 1,180-square-foot garage surface was carefully prepared to ensure proper coating adhesion. Existing expansion joints were filled to reduce visible separation lines throughout the slab. Surface was grinded down using our state of the art mechanical grinders to create an even surface with an optimal CSP.

• Applied a pigmented NanoX Polyaspartic Body Coat.

• Broadcast the Domino UV Polymer Flake blend throughout the surface.

• Finished with a Clear NanoX Polyaspartic Top Coat enhanced with our DuraSafe Additive Package for improved durability and slip resistance.

Why Expansion Joint Filling Makes a Difference

While expansion joints serve an important purpose in concrete construction, they can become a noticeable design feature once a decorative coating system is installed.

Filling these joints allows homeowners to achieve a more uniform appearance while still benefiting from a professionally installed concrete coating system. This detail is especially valuable for customers who want their garage floor to feel like an extension of their home rather than a traditional concrete surface.

The Outcome: A Seamless Garage Floor Designed to Impress

The Sadler Homes project delivered exactly what the customer wanted—a durable garage floor with a refined, unified appearance. By combining proper surface preparation, expansion joint filling, and the Domino color system, the finished floor provided both long-lasting performance and an elevated aesthetic.

For homeowners looking for a truly seamless garage floor, expansion joint filling is an upgrade that takes the final result to the next level.