Small (utility area)
Up to ~300 sq ft
From
$800
to $3,400
- Most common for mechanical rooms or storage areas
- Essential tier often the right pick
Basement Floor Coating · Bloomington, MN · Est. 1996
Basement Floor Coating in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Bloomington is the largest city in our service area, just south of Minneapolis. It is home to the Mall of America and MSP International Airport, and to one of the metro's deepest stocks of 1950s and 1960s suburban housing. The city splits cleanly. West Bloomington runs executive-tier, East Bloomington more affordable, and the Minnesota River bluff defines the southern edge. Basement coating for Bloomington homes. We start with a moisture test, then match the system to what the slab can hold: penetrating sealer for high vapor pressure, polyurea + polyaspartic for normal-vapor slabs you want to look finished. East Bloomington is dense with 1950s and 1960s ramblers, split-levels, and Cape Cods; West Bloomington runs newer executive infill on larger wooded lots. Garage norms reflect the era split: 1-car and 2-car detached on the original 1950s stock, 2-car attached on 1970s+ builds, 3-car standard on West Bloomington luxury builds. Full basements are universal; walkouts appear on Minnesota River bluff lots in the southwest.
Basement Floor Coating in Bloomington
What an install looks like in Bloomington.
Clear View has a long history in Bloomington, and it goes well beyond residential work. David's past project list includes the Mall of America and the Metropolitan Airport Commission, covering MSP International Airport Terminals 1 and 2. On the residential side, Bloomington's split between West and East drives a real difference in project profile. West Bloomington runs premium tiers on larger executive garages; East Bloomington runs the full range, with a strong angle of 'preserve what is left' on 1950s slabs that have weathered 70+ winters. Both halves of the city share the I-494 / I-35W salt-drift problem, which makes a real polyurea coating a different category of investment than a quick epoxy job.
Basement Floor Coating specifically in Bloomington
Bloomington basement coatings range from finished walkout basements in West Bloomington to utility-room slabs in mid-century East Bloomington ramblers. Moisture testing is the first step on every Bloomington basement; the Minnesota River bluff lots in the southwest can have residual slab moisture from the proximity to the watershed. We size the tier to the moisture reading.
Neighborhoods we work in
- West Bloomington
- East Bloomington
- Hyland-Bush Lake
- Penn-American
- Oxboro
- South Loop District
30+ YR
Years working concrete
Including chronic basement moisture
100%
Slabs moisture-tested
Before quoting, before installing
0
Subcontractors
David installs every job personally
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why we moisture-test before quoting in Bloomington
Why basement floors fail (and how to avoid it).
Basement coatings fail at a much higher rate than garage coatings, and the reason is almost always the same: moisture. Without a vapor barrier under the slab, ground moisture migrates upward through the concrete and pushes against any film coating from below. Eventually that pressure wins, and the coating bubbles or lifts. The fix isn't a better coating; it's matching the system to the slab's moisture behavior.
Film coating on a vapor-prone slab
What you don't want
- Vapor pressure pushes from underneath
- Coating blisters, then peels in 12 to 36 months
- Often advertised as if moisture didn't matter
- Re-do cost is higher than the original
Matched system + moisture test
What we install
- Calcium chloride or RH test before quoting
- Breathable sealer for high-vapor slabs
- Film coating only on confirmed normal-vapor slabs
- Honest conversation if no coating is the right answer
If your basement slab is high-moisture and you want a finished look, the right path is moisture mitigation first, then coating. We'll say so if that's the case.
Bloomington Pricing
Basement floor coating pricing in Bloomington, MN.
Basement square footage tends to be larger than garages, so total project pricing scales. The moisture test result, the system tier, and the prep scope (existing paint or coating removal, crack repair) drive the final number. Quote is written and fixed.
Medium (partial basement)
~400 to 700 sq ft
From
$1,800
to $5,800
- Standard for finished playrooms and home gyms
- Tier choice depends on moisture test
Large (full basement)
800+ sq ft
From
$3,400
to $9,000+
- Full-floor finished basement installs
- Bundle pricing if combined with garage
Removing existing paint, coating, or carpet adhesive adds to prep time. If we find a moisture issue during the test, we'll either adjust the recommendation or walk you through your options before continuing.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Bloomington.
Moisture-aware prep is what separates a basement coating that lasts from one that lifts. Same checklist every job.
- 1
In-home assessment + moisture test
David visits the basement, runs a calcium chloride or RH moisture test, checks for existing coating, paint, or adhesive, then writes a fixed quote on the tier that matches what the slab can hold. - 2
Surface prep
Diamond grinding to open the concrete profile and remove any existing paint, sealer, or carpet adhesive. The prep depth depends on what's currently down; old paint takes longer than bare concrete. - 3
Crack and joint repair
Hairline cracks filled and tooled flat. Larger cracks or joint failures get addressed before the coating goes down so they don't telegraph through the finished floor. - 4
Sealer or basecoat application
Essential tier: penetrating sealer worked into the concrete. Advanced or Ultimate: full basecoat rolled and back-rolled. The chemistry depends on which tier matched the moisture test result. - 5
Decorative flake + topcoat (Ultimate tier)
On Ultimate-tier installs, decorative flake is broadcast into the wet basecoat, scraped flat after cure, and sealed under a polyaspartic topcoat. Essential tier is single-step and skips this stage. - 6
Walk-through + warranty packet
Final walk-through, written warranty document, care guide. Most basement coatings can be walked on in 24 hours; heavy furniture goes back in 72.
Bloomington questions
Common questions for Bloomington homeowners.
Have you really worked on the Mall of America and MSP Airport?
Yes. David's past commercial project list includes the Mall of America, the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MSP International Airport, Terminals 1 and 2), and the City of Minneapolis, alongside thousands of residential garages, basements, patios, and stone surfaces. The same owner-operated standard governs every project, residential or commercial.
My East Bloomington garage is from 1958. Is the slab still worth coating?
Most are. A 70-year-old garage slab that has not been replaced has been showing surface damage for decades; the question is whether the structure underneath is sound. We assess at the in-home estimate: diamond-grind a small test area, check the bond integrity, look for active cracking versus cosmetic. Most East Bloomington slabs respond well to a full-prep polyurea install. The ones that do not, we say so honestly and recommend replacement before coating.
How long does a typical Bloomington project take from call to install?
Bloomington travel from Chaska is around 20 to 25 minutes off-peak. In-home estimate usually within a week of your call; install scheduling typically 3 to 6 weeks during peak season (May to September), 1 to 3 weeks off-peak. We schedule the install so you can have the garage back in service within the 24 to 48 hour cure window per tier.
Do you serve all of Bloomington or just one side?
All of Bloomington: West Bloomington, East Bloomington, the Hyland-Bush Lake area, Penn-American, the South Loop, and the Minnesota River bluff neighborhoods. The travel from Chaska is the same regardless of side.
Can you coat any basement floor?
Most basement slabs are coatable. The question is which system. If the moisture test comes back high, a film coating isn't the right answer; a breathable sealer is. We'll tell you which before quoting either way.
What's the moisture test you run?
A calcium chloride moisture vapor emission test or an in-situ RH probe, depending on the slab. Both measure how much water vapor is moving through the concrete. The number determines which coating chemistry can bond without lifting.
What if my basement floods occasionally?
That's a moisture management question first, coating question second. A coating won't fix a flooding problem; it'll just trap water against the slab. If flooding is a known issue, address that first, then come back to us for the finished floor.
Will a coating help with cold floors?
A coating doesn't add R-value. If cold floors are the issue, look at sub-slab insulation or a floating subfloor system. The coating goes on top of whatever flooring approach you choose.
Can I install carpet or vinyl over a coated floor?
Yes, polyurea-coated floors take overlay flooring well. Many homeowners coat for moisture protection first, then install carpet or LVP on top as the finished look.
How long does a basement install take?
Most basements are 1 to 2 days. Larger spaces or heavy prep can push to 3. We schedule with you so you can plan around utility room access.
Will it smell during the install?
Polyurea and polyaspartic have low odor compared to traditional epoxy. There's still some, especially during the basecoat hour. Open windows or run exhaust fans during the install if anyone in the home is sensitive.
Do you remove existing carpet, tile, or paint?
We can. Carpet removal is straightforward; old tile or thinset is more involved. Paint and old sealer come off during the diamond grind prep. Removal scope gets added to the quote.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Written limited warranty on every install, terms vary by tier. David walks through warranty details during the in-home estimate.
More in Bloomington
All the services we offer in Bloomington, MN.
Garage, basement, patio, driveway. The same owner installs them all, often in the same visit. Bundle pricing if you're coating multiple surfaces.
Restoration in Bloomington
Other surfaces we work on in Bloomington.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a basement floor coating in Bloomington, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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Get a quote
Ready for a basement floor coating install in Bloomington?
Tell us about your basement and current floor. We'll get back to schedule the in-home moisture test and quote for Bloomington within one business day.
- Free on-site measurement
- Written limited warranty
- No subcontractors, no upsells