Invictus Coatings
Concrete Coating in American Fork, UT
American Fork sits at the foot of American Fork Canyon, where hard winters, road salt runoff, and dramatic seasonal temperature swings put concrete through more stress than most homeowners realize. Invictus Coatings is a Draper-based concrete coating company serving American Fork homeowners and businesses throughout Utah County. We also travel statewide and will assist anyone in Utah. We install durable, professionally prepared coating systems for garages, basements, driveways, and commercial floors. If you want a floor that holds up in this climate without peeling or fading, the prep process is everything, and that's where we start every job.
Why American Fork Concrete Needs More Than a Basic Coating
American Fork's location at the base of the Wasatch Front means concrete here takes a beating. Canyon road salt migrates into driveways and garage floors during winter. Temperature swings between summer highs and winter lows cause slabs to expand and contract repeatedly. Moisture from snowmelt works its way into unprotected concrete and accelerates cracking and surface deterioration over time.
A professionally installed concrete coating system does more than improve the look of your floor. It creates a sealed, bonded barrier that protects the structural integrity of the slab underneath. The key word is bonded. A coating that isn't properly adhered to the concrete won't protect it. It will lift, peel, and leave the slab in worse shape than before.
Invictus installs coating systems that are mechanically bonded to the concrete through a full diamond grinding and preparation process. That bond is what separates a coating that lasts a decade from one that fails before the next winter.
What a properly installed concrete coating delivers:
Full protection against road salt, oil, chemicals, and moisture penetration
A sealed surface that resists the freeze-thaw damage common in canyon-adjacent climates
Slip-resistant texture that improves safety in wet and snowy conditions
A surface that handles vehicle traffic, heavy storage, and daily use without degrading
UV-stable color that holds up through high-altitude sun exposure
A finished floor that improves the function and resale value of your home
Color, flake, and finish options to fit any aesthetic
Our Concrete Coating Services in American Fork
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Commercial grade equipment concrete grinding and prep, crack repair, 100% broadcast of decorative flakes into polyaspartic base and a polyaspartic top coat.
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The ultimate garage & commercial coating, with a 100% solids epoxy base coat, 100% coverage flake color of your choice and a Polyaspartic clear top coat. This is our most popular option for garages and warehouses, and our most economical option. Includes our industry leading state of the art preparation and installation process, with diamond grinding (edges and corners done with specialized equipment), PH testing, thorough concrete cleaning and vacuuming, a thick self priming base coat, 100% coverage decorative flake broadcast, and a thick top coat of the industries strongest polyaspartic clear coat. 2-3 days for install, 1-2 days cure time for foot traffic, 3-6 days cure time for vehicle traffic.
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Do you love the look and durability of polished concrete but it's just too expensive?! This coating resembles polished concrete, is more waterproof than polished concrete and it's easier to maintain with only half the cost! We fill the cracks of the concrete, grind it smooth and remove any stains or imperfections with grinding, then apply 2 coats of clear Water Based Urethane which is stronger, longer lasting and more uv stable than clear Water Based Epoxy or polyurethane.
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Concrete polishing is a step-by-step process that smooths and strengthens existing concrete. Using professional grinding and polishing equipment, the surface is refined until it reaches the level of shine you want, from a soft matte finish to a high-gloss look.
Instead of covering the concrete, polishing improves the slab itself. The result is a solid, seamless floor that does not peel, flake, or wear down like coatings or traditional flooring.
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A single color epoxy coating gives your garage, basement, or commercial floor a clean, seamless, high-durability surface — without the cost or complexity of decorative metallic or flake systems. It's the most popular choice for homeowners who want a floor that looks sharp, resists stains and hot tires, and holds up for years, without paying for a look they don't need.
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A quartz overlay combines colored quartz sand with a durable epoxy or polyaspartic base, creating a decorative, slip-resistant surface that's tougher than paint or basic epoxy alone. It's a strong fit for spaces that see heavy foot traffic, moisture, or need extra grip, including pool decks, patios, commercial entryways, and garages where both looks and performance matter. Like every Invictus install, the process starts with diamond grinding and pH testing to make sure the overlay bonds properly and doesn't fail the way DIY or shortcut jobs often do.
Quartz overlays come in a range of color blends, giving homeowners and businesses a decorative, textured finish without sacrificing durability, along with added slip resistance that smooth epoxy can't match.
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Decorative Metallic Epoxy
Metallic epoxy uses pigmented metallic powders suspended in epoxy resin, creating a fluid, three-dimensional finish with depth and movement that no other flooring system can replicate. Each floor comes out unique, ranging from marbled and cloud-like patterns to bold, high-contrast swirls, making it the top choice for homeowners and businesses that want a showpiece floor rather than a purely functional one. It's a premium, decorative option best suited for garages, basements, showrooms, retail spaces, and any area meant to make an impression.
As with every Invictus floor, the process begins with diamond grinding and pH testing to prepare the concrete properly, since metallic finishes show surface imperfections more than solid colors do and require a clean, well-prepped base to look right. Finished with a polyaspartic topcoat for added strength and UV stability, a metallic epoxy floor delivers a one-of-a-kind look built to hold up under everyday use.
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Utah's freeze-thaw cycles and road salt exposure are hard on unprotected concrete, causing cracking, spalling, and surface deterioration over time. Our waterproofing systems, including epoxy coatings and hydrophobic lithium sealers, create a barrier that keeps moisture from soaking into the concrete in the first place. Rather than water sitting on the surface and freezing, it beads up and runs off, protecting driveways, garages, basements, and outdoor surfaces from the damage Utah winters cause year after year.
Every waterproofing job starts with a thorough surface preparation process, including diamond grinding or pressure washing depending on the system used, so the treatment bonds properly and performs as intended. Depending on the space and level of protection needed, we recommend either a waterproof epoxy coating for interior floors or a penetrating sealant for driveways, pool decks, and other outdoor concrete, both built to hold up against Utah's temperature swings for years before needing to be reapplied.
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We ensure you get more years out of the life of your decks, coating them so they’re protected from the outside elements.
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Patio coatings protect exterior concrete from moisture, UV exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy foot traffic while giving the space a clean, finished look. Each system starts with proper concrete preparation and is installed using commercial-grade materials designed to hold up in Utah's climate, resisting stains, fading, and cracking better than paint or sealant alone. Decorative color and flake options let homeowners customize the look of their patio while getting a durable, easy-to-clean surface built to last for years.
How We Install Concrete Coatings in American Fork
We follow the same process on every job because shortcuts in surface preparation are the reason most coatings fail.
What causes concrete coatings to peel or fail prematurely? Almost always, it comes down to surface preparation. A coating applied over concrete that hasn't been properly ground, tested for moisture, or checked for pH won't bond correctly. It may hold for a season, but it won't hold for years. In a climate like American Fork's, where slabs experience significant thermal cycling and moisture stress, that failure happens faster than it would in a more forgiving environment.
Step 1: On-Site Floor Assessment We evaluate the condition of your concrete in person before recommending any system. We look at surface condition, existing coatings, visible cracking, control joint integrity, and signs of moisture or efflorescence that could affect adhesion.
Step 2: Diamond Grinding We grind the full surface using professional diamond tooling to achieve the correct concrete surface profile. This opens the pores of the slab so the coating bonds into the concrete, not just onto it. It also removes any existing sealers, paint, or surface contaminants that would prevent adhesion.
Step 3: pH and Moisture Testing We measure both pH and moisture vapor emission rate before any product is applied. Concrete that reads outside acceptable ranges gets addressed before we proceed. This step is non-negotiable for a coating that will last.
Step 4: Base Coat Application The base coat is applied at full manufacturer-specified thickness for your chosen system. We don't cut product ratios or thin coatings to move faster.
Step 5: Decorative Broadcast Color flakes, metallic pigments, or solid color tints go down at the specified coverage rate for your finish type.
Step 6: Polyaspartic Topcoat A clear, UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat seals and protects the system. This is the layer that delivers surface hardness, chemical resistance, and the abrasion tolerance that keeps the floor looking right under daily use.
Step 7: Final Walk-Through We inspect the completed floor with you before we leave. If anything needs attention, it gets handled on-site.
Serving American Fork and Central Utah County
Invictus Coatings is based in Draper and serves American Fork and the surrounding Utah County area regularly. We work in residential neighborhoods near the canyon, established areas along State Street, and commercial properties throughout the city. We come to you for a free on-site estimate, walk the space with you, and give you a clear price before any work begins.
We also serve Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, and communities across Utah County. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call and we'll tell you.
Call us at (801) 396-7314 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free estimate.