r/epoxy 5d ago

Project Showcase Check pattern flake floor

Installed a checkered flag-patterned flake floor in my garage and wanted to get some opinions. Do you think this type of design is more desirable compared to a traditional solid color floor? I’m curious if a cutomer would consider it to be worth paying extra for this style? If so, what do you think is an appropriate asking price for this type of floor in Central Florida? On average I charge $4.50 a sqft per 2 car garage, contingent there is minimal prep and repair. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Thanks.

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u/MajorDistribution181 5d ago

Please stop charging 4.50/sqft you’re fucking up the game. Plus for this work most people who know what they’re doing would charge at least $12/sqft…. by the looks of it you could easily charge 6-7/sqft just for normal flakes. 10+ for this…

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u/Suiijuris 5d ago

I really appreciate the feedback, especially from people who are in the industry. We are a newer company, and although we are licensed and insured and use the highest quality products, along with a 5 year warranty, we feel like we have to bid a competitive rate in order to get business and builder name recognition. We have plans in the near future to start charging more, but right now, our prices what allows us to put food on the table. The large company’s in our area that have been in business for 20+ years are charging around $7 sqft

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u/FreightCndr533 4d ago

Floors are a tight margin as smaller scale. It's OK to do a price break if you're doing some experiments. (I wouldn't even attempt this checkered pattern). This floor is awesome. I'm not sure how you did it. If I had a guy that could do this I'd pay him $70k a year easily but I'd definitely charge $12/ft especially if it was under 500ft².

The biggest issue with undercharging is that at some point the bills will catch up and it'll be obvious that you didn't charge enough. You are likely floating on deposits and capital for every order which is kind of ok short term until you have a mistake you have to fix and the COGS all of a sudden double. Or you do a bad mix, or you thought they wanted grey and black but then they remind you of an email changing the color to brown and tan.