Small (entry patio)
Up to ~200 sq ft
From
$800
to $3,200
- Front-entry porches, small back patios
- Essential or Ultimate tier
Patio Coating · Greenwood, MN · Est. 1996
Patio Coating in Greenwood, Minnesota.
Greenwood is one of the smallest cities in Minnesota, under 700 residents on a stretch of Lake Minnetonka shoreline between Excelsior and Tonka Bay. It is entirely residential: no commercial district, no through traffic, and streets that mostly end at the water. Patio coating for Greenwood homes. UV-stable topcoats so the color holds, flexible chemistry so freeze-thaw movement doesn't crack the film, full diamond-ground prep on every job. A few hundred homes, most of them expensive and most within sight of St. Albans Bay. The older stock is converted summer property with garages added later; the newer stock is teardown rebuild, generally large, with two- and three-car attached garages and finished lower levels. There is essentially no middle-market housing and no multi-family, which makes Greenwood the most uniform high-end pocket in the service area.
Patio Coating in Greenwood
What an install looks like in Greenwood.
Greenwood is small enough that a single street can be most of a neighborhood, and the work reflects that: a handful of projects a year, nearly all at the higher end, nearly all within a few hundred feet of St. Albans Bay. Two things follow. Lower-level moisture is a real constraint rather than a checkbox, because shoreline ground on a small peninsula puts groundwater close to most slabs. And because volume here is thin, grouping a Greenwood project with neighboring Excelsior or Tonka Bay work is what makes scheduling flexible rather than fixed.
Patio Coating specifically in Greenwood
Mature tree cover over nearly every Greenwood lot means bare patio concrete takes permanent tannin and sap staining and stays damp long enough to grow surface film. A coated surface is non-porous and rinses clean. Apex flexible-tier urethane for lakeside seasonal movement, with slip resistance worth real discussion on a shaded slab.
Neighborhoods we work in
- St. Albans Bay
- Cottage Lane
- Greenwood Point
- Meadville
- Sunset Drive
- Bay View
30+ YR
Years working outdoor concrete
Patios, pool decks, driveways
UV
Stable topcoats
No yellowing, no chalking
4
System tiers
Essential through Apex
A+
BBB rated
Accredited since October 2005
Why we don't install epoxy outdoors in Greenwood
Why most outdoor patio coatings fail in Minnesota.
Two failure modes dominate: yellowing (epoxy under UV) and cracking (rigid film over a slab that moves with the seasons). Both are coating chemistry problems, not installation problems. Polyaspartic solves the yellowing. Flexible urethane solves the cracking. We don't install rigid epoxy on outdoor concrete, period.
Outdoor epoxy
Common but wrong for Minnesota
- Yellows within the first summer
- Rigid film cracks with freeze-thaw
- Lifts at edges where water sits
- Re-coat needed in 3 to 5 years
Polyaspartic + flexible urethane
What we install outdoors
- UV stable: no yellowing
- Flexible chemistry rides out slab movement
- Diamond-ground prep for full bond
- 10+ year lifespan realistic
If a patio quote you got somewhere else is for epoxy, ask what UV warranty comes with it. The answer tells you whether the installer is selling chemistry that fits or a system they buy by the pail.
Greenwood Pricing
Patio coating pricing in Greenwood, MN.
Outdoor pricing follows square footage, tier, and prep. Patios with existing stains, prior coatings, or significant cracking need more prep time. Quote is written and fixed once we've seen the slab.
Standard (back patio)
~250 to 500 sq ft
From
$1,800
to $5,800
- Most common outdoor patio install
- Ultimate tier with flake is the typical pick
Large or wrap-around
600+ sq ft
From
$3,400
to $14,400+
- Includes wrap-around or multi-level patios
- Apex tier for slabs with movement or cracking
Outdoor installs run March through November in Minnesota. We schedule peak season (May to September) 3 to 6 weeks ahead because the weather window is finite.
The 6-step install
How we install your floor in Greenwood.
Outdoor concrete is unforgiving of cut corners. Same prep, same chemistry, same checklist every install.
- 1
In-home assessment + written quote
Visit the patio, measure, check existing condition (cracks, prior coatings, stains, edge spalling), and write a fixed quote on the tier that fits. - 2
Diamond-ground prep
Full diamond grinding to open the concrete profile. On outdoor slabs this is especially important; weathered surfaces look smooth but the coating won't bond without proper mechanical prep. - 3
Crack and joint repair
Hairline cracks filled and tooled flat. Expansion joints prepped to handle the seasonal slab movement underneath the coating. - 4
Basecoat application
Polyurea or flexible urethane basecoat depending on tier. Rolled and back-rolled at full thickness for even coverage. - 5
Decorative element + UV topcoat
On Ultimate tier: decorative flake broadcast, scraped flat after cure. Then polyaspartic UV-stable topcoat seals the system. This is what makes the difference outdoors. - 6
Walk-through + warranty packet
Final walk-through, written warranty, care guide for the first month. Walk on the patio at 24 hours.
Greenwood questions
Common questions for Greenwood homeowners.
Greenwood is tiny. Is a single project worth the trip?
Yes, and that is not a courtesy. Clear View is owner-operated and takes a finite number of projects a year rather than chasing volume, so one Greenwood garage is a normal booking. What the small population does affect is scheduling flexibility: grouping with Excelsior or Tonka Bay work nearby can open an earlier date than a standalone trip would.
Can our lower level near St. Albans Bay take a coated floor?
The moisture reading decides. Shoreline ground puts groundwater close to most Greenwood slabs, and a slab pushing vapor will lift a film coating off the floor over time. High readings get a penetrating sealer that seals the concrete while letting it breathe. Normal readings take the film system. We test before quoting rather than after installing.
Our streets are quiet. Does less road salt mean less damage?
It usually does, and you can see it at the garage door line. Greenwood's dead-end residential streets get a fraction of the salt load a commuter corridor throws, so the pitting pattern is milder than in a first-ring suburb. Freeze-thaw still applies in full and hot-tire pickup from any old coating still happens, so slabs still wear. They just wear more gently.
Will tree debris keep staining a coated patio?
It will sit on the surface instead of soaking in, which is the whole difference. Tannin and sap penetrate bare concrete and discolor it permanently. A coated surface is non-porous, so the same debris rinses off. Under Greenwood's tree cover that is often the most visible result of the project.
Will the patio be slippery when wet?
Decorative flake adds texture to the surface so wet traction is comparable to bare textured concrete. For pool decks and high-slip-concern areas, we can add an aggregate to the topcoat for additional grip. Brought up during the estimate.
How does it handle Minnesota winter?
The polyaspartic UV topcoat is rated for full freeze-thaw cycling. Salt and ice melt don't damage it. Snow shovels are fine. Sharp metal blades (sleds with metal runners) can scratch the topcoat just like they would any finished surface.
What about the rest of the year? Will it fade?
No. Polyaspartic is UV stable, meaning the topcoat doesn't yellow, chalk, or fade. This is the chemistry difference vs epoxy. Color holds for the life of the coating.
Can I have a custom color?
Yes. Decorative flake comes in dozens of standard color blends, and we mix custom blends on request. Brought to your in-home estimate as samples so you can see them on the patio before committing.
What if my patio has cracks?
Hairline cracks get filled during prep. Larger active cracks get evaluated; either repaired as part of the install (Apex tier handles them best) or, if the slab needs more substantial work, we say so honestly.
How long does an outdoor install take?
Most patios are 1-day installs. Larger or multi-level patios run into a second day. Weather has to cooperate; we don't install on rainy days or below curing temperatures.
When can I put furniture back?
24 to 48 hours for furniture, depending on weight and topcoat cure. Plant pots and grills go back in 48. Heavy stone or built-in features in 72.
Can I coat a stamped or decorative patio?
Yes, but the Essential penetrating sealer is usually the right tier. A film coating covers the stamped pattern; if you want to preserve the decorative look, the sealer protects it without changing the appearance.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Written limited warranty, terms vary by tier, walked through during the in-home estimate so you know exactly what's covered.
More in Greenwood
All the services we offer in Greenwood, MN.
Patios pair well with driveway or pool deck coating in the same visit. Same prep, same chemistry, bundle pricing if you're doing both.
Restoration in Greenwood
Other surfaces we work on in Greenwood.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a patio coating in Greenwood, bundle pricing applies when we restore or coat another surface in the same visit.
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- Free on-site measurement
- Written limited warranty
- No subcontractors, no upsells