If your garage or basement has a floor drain — common in older homes, converted spaces, or basements with a history of moisture — coating around it takes a bit more attention than a flat, uninterrupted slab.
Why a Floor Drain Changes the Process
A floor drain isn’t just an obstacle to work around — it’s a functional part of the space that needs to keep working after the coating goes down. That means the coating has to properly seal and terminate at the edge of the drain without blocking it, trapping water at the wrong angle, or leaving a gap where moisture or debris can get underneath the coating over time.
What We Pay Attention to During Prep
We pay close attention to the slope and transition around any floor drain to make sure water still moves toward it the way it’s supposed to, rather than pooling nearby because the coating changed the surface level or texture near the opening. The edge where the coating meets the drain is detailed carefully so it doesn’t create a lip or gap that collects grime or lets water underneath the coating.
The Bottom Line
A floor drain is a normal part of a lot of basements and older garages, not a complication that rules out coating — it just means planning that detail into prep and install instead of treating the floor as one uniform flat surface. Sump pits and similar features are common in the spaces we work in every day.
Let us know during your free inspection and we’ll account for it in your plan.