Epoxy Flooring in Redland, FL

Epoxy flooring in Redland goes on more barns, sheds and work slabs than anywhere else we serve. Redland is farm and nursery country. Avocados are its largest commercial crop, on nearly 8,000 acres, and the area holds a large share of ornamental nurseries. Miami-Dade County has the largest greenhouse and nursery industry in Florida, and the Redland and Homestead areas make up the county's agricultural economy. The floors here carry tractors, pallets, soil, fertilizer and water.

Built on red clay and rock

Redland is named for pockets of red, iron-rich clay that sit on a layer of oolitic limestone. The red soil appears only in scattered patches. Early farmers had to dynamite holes in the rock to plant fruit trees. For floors, that matters in two ways. Red clay tracks onto every slab and stains bare concrete. And the porous limestone below lets moisture move up into slabs, especially on ground that is irrigated.

Acreage, barns and equipment slabs

New homes in Redland must sit on lots of at least 5 acres. So most properties have more than a house and a garage. We often see:

• Equipment barns and tractor sheds
• Potting and packing areas with hoses running daily
• Shop buildings for repairs and fabrication
• Detached garages and carports
• Outdoor wash-down pads

These floors call for commercial and shop floor epoxy: a thicker 100% solids base, a broadcast of aggregate or flake for grip, and a chemical-resistant topcoat that stands up to fuel, oil and fertilizer. Where floors stay wet, texture matters more than looks. We also leave slope toward drains and doors so water does not pond.

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Keeping red clay off the floor

A sealed floor does not absorb clay. It sits on top and hoses off. A flake floor in a warm, earthy blend hides clay dust between cleanings. For barns and shops, we suggest a hose bib near the door and a floor that slopes to it. That makes cleanup a five-minute job.

The house on the acreage

Redland homes still have garages, lanais and pool decks. Garage floor coating or an epoxy flake floor works well in the attached garage. For pool decks and lanais, patio and pool deck coatings in light colors keep the surface cooler. Some owners also want a metallic epoxy floor in a converted barn, studio or event space. We plan those jobs around the building's ventilation and moisture.

Storms and farms

Hurricane Andrew was especially hard on Redland in 1992. It destroyed Orchid Jungle, one of South Florida's first roadside attractions, and the 1906 Redland Schoolhouse. Across Dade County, Andrew wiped out about 85% of fruit crops such as avocados, limes and mangoes. Many barns and outbuildings here were rebuilt afterward. Some still carry old patches or uneven pours, which we grind and level before coating.

Fruit & Spice Park country

The county runs the 37-acre Fruit & Spice Park in Redland, which hosts a large orchid festival each May. The farms, groves and nurseries around it are the kind of properties we coat floors for every week.

Gates, animals and long drives

Many Redland properties sit behind gates or down long private drives. Tell us about gates, animals and tight turns when you call, so we bring the right equipment and park where it suits you.