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 · Shorewood, MN · Est. 1996
Patio Coating in Shorewood, Minnesota.
Shorewood sits on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka between Excelsior and Chanhassen, with Christmas Lake on its southern edge. It is wooded, low-density and almost entirely residential, with no real commercial center of its own. Patio coating for Shorewood 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. Shorewood is a mix of converted lake property and later suburban construction. Older cottages near Gideons Bay and Smithtown Bay were built seasonal and converted to year-round, usually with garages added afterward. The 1970s through 1990s brought conventional single-family homes on wooded lots away from the water, most with 2-car attached garages and full basements. Christmas Lake frontage carries substantially larger and newer construction with three-car bays.
Patio Coating in Shorewood
What an install looks like in Shorewood.
Shorewood is close to the Chaska shop and easy to schedule, which makes it one of the more practical lake-area cities to work in. The city divides between converted lake property near the water, where garages were added later and slabs vary in vintage, and conventional 1970s-through-1990s suburban stock on the wooded interior lots, where the work is predictable. Christmas Lake frontage is the third category and brings larger newer houses. Everywhere in Shorewood, proximity to water means lower-level moisture gets a reading rather than an assumption.
Patio Coating specifically in Shorewood
Heavy tree cover is the defining factor for Shorewood patios. Bare concrete under mature trees takes tannin and sap staining that soaks in permanently, and it stays damp long enough to grow surface film. A coated surface is non-porous, so debris washes off rather than soaking in. Apex flexible tier for the seasonal movement, with slip resistance worth discussing on a shaded slab.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Gideons Bay
- Christmas Lake
- Smithtown Bay
- Enchanted Island
- Yellowstone Trail
- Mill Street
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 Shorewood
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.
Shorewood Pricing
Patio coating pricing in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood.
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.
Shorewood questions
Common questions for Shorewood homeowners.
Shorewood is close to Chaska. Does that help with scheduling?
It does. Nine miles, fifteen to twenty minutes via Hwy 7 and County 19, which is among the shortest drives in the service area outside Chaska and Carver. Short drives make it easier to fit a project into a gap in the calendar, so Shorewood work sometimes slots earlier than the standard three-to-six-week peak-season wait.
We are between two lakes. Is our basement going to test wet?
Possibly, and that is exactly why we test. Ground between Lake Minnetonka and Christmas Lake holds water, and slabs near either shore push more vapor than the wooded interior does. A film coating over a slab pushing vapor lifts off eventually, so high readings get a penetrating sealer that seals while letting the slab breathe. Interior lots frequently test normal and take the film system.
Our garage was added to an old lake cottage. Is that slab any good?
Sometimes excellent, sometimes not, and there is rarely any record either way. Garages added to converted cottages were built to whatever standard applied at the time, occasionally on ground that has moved since. We check for settlement, cracking and moisture before quoting. Sound slabs coat well; slabs that have moved get an honest recommendation for concrete work first.
Tree debris stains our patio every year. Will a coating stop that?
It stops the staining from reaching the concrete, which is the part you cannot clean. Leaf tannin, sap and organic debris soak into bare concrete and discolor it permanently. A coated surface is non-porous, so the same debris sits on top and washes off. Under heavy tree cover that is often the single most visible benefit.
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 Shorewood
All the services we offer in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood
Other surfaces we work on in Shorewood.
Clear View runs both sides of the business out of the same shop. If you're booking a patio coating in Shorewood, 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