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Serving Alamo, TX and surrounding areas. (956) 948-8003
A new coating fails if the surface underneath is not ready. We grind, level, and prepare your concrete slab so whatever goes on top bonds tight and lasts.
Concrete grinding in Alamo, TX uses diamond-tipped rotating machines to smooth, level, or clean a concrete surface so it is ready for a new coating or finish - most residential garage or patio jobs take one full day, with the floor ready for coating the following morning.
Think of it like sanding wood - the goal is to remove whatever is on the surface, open the concrete pores, and give the next finish something solid to bond to. Without that bond, even the best epoxy or sealer will start to peel within the first season. Surface preparation is what most homeowners never see, but it is the step that determines whether the floor holds up for years or fails within months. Many projects in Alamo start here before moving on to concrete sealing or a full coating system.
For slabs with heavy buildup - old coatings, tile adhesive, or thick paint - there is also concrete floor stripping and removal as an option when grinding alone is not the fastest path to a clean base.
If a previous epoxy, paint, or sealer is bubbling and separating from the slab, the new layer cannot go on top. Grinding removes the failed material and gets back to bare, clean concrete. Applying a new coat over a peeling surface just delays the same failure by a season or two.
In Alamo, where clay soils shift with seasonal moisture, it is common for slab sections to settle at slightly different rates. A raised lip between sections is a tripping hazard and a surface that coatings highlight rather than hide. Grinding can shave down high spots and reduce those lips before any finish goes down.
Removed tile almost always leaves adhesive or thinset stuck to the concrete. That residue has to come off before any new floor is installed - whether you are putting down new tile, vinyl, epoxy, or polish. Grinding cuts through adhesive buildup faster and more thoroughly than chemical stripping alone.
If you applied an epoxy or sealer and it is already lifting within the first year, the concrete was not properly profiled before application. The surface may have been too smooth, too contaminated, or too damp. Grinding and re-profiling the slab is the correct fix before trying again.
Every job starts with a look at the slab before a single machine is unloaded. Slab condition, what is on the surface now, what is going down next, and whether there are cracks or uneven sections all shape the approach. For projects heading toward a high-build coating like epoxy, the surface profile needs to be aggressive enough to give the coating a real mechanical key to grip. For projects heading toward a penetrating sealer or a polished finish, a finer profile is the goal. Getting that profile right is something a contractor can only determine in person.
After grinding, cracks and low spots are filled before any new surface material goes down. For floors that need more than grinding - including slabs where old adhesive or a thick coating needs to be stripped before surface prep can begin - we offer concrete floor stripping and removal as a preliminary step. Once the slab is properly prepared, it is ready for concrete sealing, epoxy coating, polishing, or any finish that needs a clean base.
Best for slabs with failed or peeling epoxy, paint, or sealer that needs to be fully removed before a new finish is applied.
Suited to floors where tile or carpet was removed and the old adhesive residue must be cut down before new flooring or a coating goes in.
For slabs with raised lips between sections - common on Alamo properties with clay-soil movement - grinding reduces the high side to a safer, flatter surface.
For clean slabs that simply need the right surface texture so an epoxy, polyaspartic, or sealer coat bonds correctly and does not peel.
Alamo sits on expansive clay soils that swell with rain and shrink during dry spells - a cycle that puts constant stress on concrete slabs. The result is surface cracking, uneven sections, and old coatings that debond faster here than in areas with stable soil. Many homes in Alamo were built in the 1970s through the 1990s, and their slabs have had decades of heat cycles, moisture, and use that leave them with layers of old paint, adhesive, or surface scaling that require more aggressive preparation than a newer slab would need. Homeowners in Mission and Pharr face the same conditions and run into the same surface prep needs as the slab ages.
The heat itself also plays a role. Alamo summers regularly exceed 100 degrees, which affects when grinding and coating can be done. Experienced local contractors schedule coatings for early morning to avoid applying material to a slab that is too hot to cure correctly. The OSHA silica dust standard also governs how concrete dust is handled on the job - dust-controlled grinding with industrial vacuums is a legal requirement for professional crews, not just a courtesy.
Reach out by phone or through the contact form and we respond within one business day. We ask a few quick questions - current surface condition, what has been on it, and what you want the end result to look like - so the estimate visit is useful, not just a walkthrough.
We come to your property and look at the floor in person before giving you a price. We check for cracks, old coatings, soft spots, and uneven sections. You get a written estimate that breaks down exactly what will be done - not just a single number.
On the job day, the crew brings diamond grinders and industrial vacuums that capture dust at the source. The floor is ground in multiple passes from coarser to finer grits. Most residential jobs finish in one day. Floors with thick coatings or damage may take two.
Before leaving, the crew vacuums the slab clean and walks the floor with you. Any cracks or low spots are filled. If a coating is going down next, we confirm the timing - in Alamo, sealer and epoxy applications are often scheduled for early morning to avoid peak heat.
Free estimate, no obligation. We reply within 1 business day.
(956) 948-8003We use industrial vacuums attached directly to our grinding machines, capturing concrete dust at the source. This protects your living spaces and meets the OSHA respirable silica standard for professional crews. A contractor without vacuum equipment is cutting corners you will feel later.
We tell you upfront whether cracks are a surface issue or a sign of something deeper. If grinding alone is not the right solution for your floor, we say so - and explain what is. You will never be sold a surface fix for a problem that needs structural attention.
Alamo summers are tough on coatings. We plan grinding and follow-on coating work around temperature and humidity conditions so the finish bonds correctly. Early-morning starts during hot months are standard practice for us - not an exception.
We work throughout Hidalgo County and know the soil conditions, slab types, and housing stock in this area. Ask for references from jobs completed in Alamo or nearby communities and we will provide them. Work completed in this climate and soil type is the most relevant proof of what a contractor can deliver here.
Proper surface preparation is the step that determines whether your floor holds up or fails. Every job we do in Alamo and across the Valley reflects that standard.
Protect your freshly prepared slab with a sealer rated for Valley heat and UV exposure.
Learn MoreWhen heavy buildup or thick coatings need to come off before grinding can begin.
Learn MoreSummer heat fills our schedule fast - lock in your date now and get a written quote before the best windows are gone.