Founded around E.G. Lewis's octagonal tower in 1906

Epoxy Flooring in University City, MO

Coatings for old Delmar-area houses, newer northern neighborhoods and busy Loop storefronts.

We measure your slab and run a moisture test during a free on-site estimate
A written quote naming every prep step and coat, with the final price
Surface prep explained before we grind a single square foot

A Streetcar Suburb Split in Two

Epoxy flooring in University City looks different depending on which side of town you are in. Wikipedia notes that much historic architecture remains in the older southern part of the city, especially along Delmar Boulevard, while the northern areas were mostly built after World War II and are more suburban. ACS data on Point2Homes backs that up: 38.1% of homes predate 1940 and another 21.3% are from the 1950s, with a median build year of 1949.

The older south side: basements

Homes in the southern neighborhoods often have deep basements with rough floors. Before coating one, we look for:

Signs of past water, such as stains or efflorescence.
Old paint or tile adhesive that must be ground away.
Cracks that have moved and need a flexible repair.

Then we test the slab for moisture vapor. The reading decides the primer.

North side: postwar garages

The postwar homes further north usually have attached garages. Those slabs are newer, but they still take decades of tire wear and winter salt. Flake under a polyaspartic topcoat suits a daily-use garage, and light colors help in garages without windows.

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Shops and venues along the Loop

The Delmar Loop is a dense strip of restaurants, music venues and shops, with more than 150 brass stars in the sidewalk for the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Behind those storefronts are kitchens, storage rooms and back hallways. Seamless coatings with a textured finish keep those floors easier to clean and safer when wet.

Owners and renters

About 56.2% of occupied homes are owned and 43.8% rented, and 11.1% of housing units were vacant in 2020. Landlords preparing a unit often want a basement laundry or garage sealed before the next tenant. We can quote a simple, durable option for those jobs and a fuller system for owner-occupants.

University City Background

A 1906 incorporation. University City incorporated in September 1906 around E.G. Lewis's Magazine Building, an octagonal 135-foot tower now used as City Hall.
Old south, newer north. Historic architecture is concentrated in the south along Delmar, while northern areas were mostly built after World War II.
Housing age. Homes from 1939 or before are 38.1% of the stock and 1950s homes another 21.3%; 1949 is the median year built (ACS via Point2Homes).
River des Peres headwaters. The River des Peres rises near the University City and Clayton boundary, turns at Ruth Park and runs in culverts to the Mississippi.

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University City Questions

Can you remove old tile glue from a University City basement floor?

Yes. Old mastic and adhesive come off with grinding. Some older adhesives can contain hazardous materials, so if we suspect that, we will recommend testing before any grinding starts.

Is the prep different for a postwar garage on the north side?

Usually it is lighter. Newer slabs still need grinding and a moisture test, but they tend to have fewer layers of old coatings to remove.

Can you coat a restaurant kitchen floor on the Loop?

Yes. Kitchens usually get a heavier system, cove base and a textured finish. We schedule work around your hours.

Which colors help in a windowless garage?

Light grays and pale flake blends bounce more light around and help you spot a dropped bolt. Samples come with us so you can compare.

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From Loop shops to rentals and houses, University City estimates cost nothing.

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