Oil stain and contaminant removal that treats grease, oil, rust and chemical spills in concrete so the new coating is not undermined from below.
Garage slabs absorb everything that drips on them: motor oil, transmission fluid, coolant, tire residue and cleaning chemicals. Oil that has soaked into the concrete can push back against a coating, causing bubbles, adhesion trouble or a dark ghost that returns. Taking contamination seriously is part of getting a lasting floor. In Nashville, where many owners keep trucks and project cars, oil stains are one of the most common surprises we find under a rug or a mat.
We use a mix of cleaning and grinding. A degreaser and a deck brush lift surface oil, and diamond grinding removes the top layer where more has soaked in. For deep stains, we may use a poultice, a thick absorbent paste, or a series of cleaning steps. A simple water-drop test shows whether the surface is clean enough to accept a coating. We are honest about stubborn stains: some may leave a faint shadow, and in rare cases we use a special primer to seal the area. We explain the choices before we proceed.
Degreasers and diamond tooling remove oil near the surface.
A poultice draws oil out of the concrete.
A simple check shows if the surface is ready.
Some stains may leave a faint mark.
Degreasers and diamond tooling remove surface and near-surface oil.
Absorbent paste draws oil out of the concrete.
A simple check shows whether the surface is ready.
Stubborn areas can be sealed under the coating.
Some stains may leave a faint mark.
You know the plan before work begins.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Comparison guidePrep Methods ComparedHow diamond grinding, shot blasting and acid etching compare in profile, dust, speed and results.Learn more 
Comparison guideHot Tires and Stain ResistanceHow coatings handle warm tires, oil, brake fluid, salt and cleaners, and what to do after a spill.Learn more 
ResourceEPA Indoor AirPublic guidance from the U.S. EPA on volatile organic compounds and how they relate to indoor air quality.Learn more Pick a concern, such as peeling, hot tire marks, stains, moisture or cracks, to get likely causes, what to try first and the service page that fits.
You tell us what you want to coat, how you use the space and what bothers you about the floor, and we set a visit.
We measure the floor, check cracks, stains and moisture, take photos and talk through colors and finishes.
You review samples, a design preview and a plain written scope with every layer and the schedule before anything is ordered.
We clear and protect the space, diamond grind the slab, repair cracks and joints and clean the surface.
We apply the basecoat, broadcast flakes or color and roll the clear topcoat, then give you a cure schedule.
We walk the finished floor with you, share a care guide and schedule a first checkup.
Properly cleaned and ground concrete usually does not, and stubborn areas are treated with special primers.
A degreaser helps, but deep oil needs grinding or a poultice.
Often. We remove loose rust and treat the concrete underneath.
Bleach does not remove oil and can leave residue, so we use proper degreasers.
We use a water drop test and a close look at the surface after grinding.
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Hot Tire Pickup and Stain SolutionsHot tire pickup and stain solutions that explain why coatings lift under warm tires, how to avoid it…Explore Tell us about your floor and we will call you back to set up a visit.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.
