A charter township of about 30,000 people

Epoxy Flooring in Gaines Township, MI

Quick-return polyaspartic garage floors for commuters, growing families and rental owners south of Kentwood.

Free on-site estimates with a moisture check
Written, itemized quote before work starts
Diamond grinding and crack repair before any coating

Fast-Cure Floors for a Fast-Growing Township

Epoxy flooring in Gaines Township has to fit around busy schedules. The township's population was about 30,659 in the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, up from 28,812 at the 2020 census and 25,146 in 2010. For busy households, losing the garage for most of a week is not practical. That is why we often recommend a polyaspartic system.

What polyaspartic changes

Traditional epoxy topcoats need a long cure before they handle vehicle traffic. Polyaspartic coatings cure much faster and hold their color in sunlight, so a garage with the door open on summer afternoons will not yellow the way some epoxies can. For many Gaines Township garages, the plan is a grind, crack repair, base coat, full flake broadcast and a polyaspartic clear topcoat. We confirm walk-on and park-on times for your specific system when we quote.

Different corners, different homes

Gaines Charter Township covers about 35.7 square miles and includes several communities:

Cutlerville, in the northwest, which extends into Byron Township
Dutton, centered on Dutton Avenue and 68th Street, first settled in 1870
Corinth, along the boundary with Byron Township, platted in 1871

Homes range from established neighborhoods to newer subdivisions, and each comes with its own slab condition. We look at the floor in person before recommending a system.

Homeowners and landlords

Census estimates show about 72.1% of homes in the township are owner-occupied, which leaves a real share of rentals. For owners, a coated garage is a long-term upgrade that resists oil drips and salt. For landlords, a coated floor is easier to clean between tenants and hides wear better than bare concrete. A garage floor coating with a busy flake blend is usually the most forgiving choice for a rental.

Beyond the garage

We also install basement floor epoxy for lower levels used as play rooms or gyms, metallic epoxy floors for finished basements and bars, and commercial and shop floor epoxy for workshops and small business spaces. Each gets the same core prep: diamond grinding, crack and joint repair, and a coating system matched to how the space is used.

Permits and paperwork

Gaines Charter Township runs its own Building Inspections department, with permits available online through the township's portal. Re-coating an existing garage or basement slab generally does not change structure, but if the floor is part of a new garage, addition or electrical upgrade, the township should be your first call. The township offices are at 8555 Kalamazoo Ave. SE.

How to get started

Call (616) 779-7733 or request a visit. We measure, check moisture and existing coatings, and give you a written estimate. Prices are figured per square foot and depend mostly on how much repair the concrete needs, so the written quote is the number that matters.

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Gaines Township in Numbers

Steady population growth. Gaines Charter Township had 25,146 residents in 2010 and 28,812 in 2020, and the Census Bureau estimated 30,659 for July 1, 2025.
Ownership and home values. Census ACS estimates for 2020 to 2024 show a 72.1% owner-occupied housing rate, a median owner-occupied home value of $325,200 and 88.5% of residents living in the same house a year earlier.
Roots in mills and rail stops. First settled in 1837 and officially established in 1848, the township was named after Gaines, New York. Cody's Mills, the village of Corinth (platted 1871) and the Gainesville railroad station all trace to its early history.
Its own building department. The township has a Building Inspections department and takes permit applications and payments online. Township offices are at 8555 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday mornings.

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Gaines Township Questions

How long until I can park on a polyaspartic floor?

It depends on the product, temperature and humidity on install day, but polyaspartic topcoats cure much faster than standard epoxy. We give you the exact walk-on and park-on times for your system in the written quote.

I rent out a house in Gaines Township. Is a garage coating worth it?

Many landlords find it worthwhile because a coated floor cleans up quickly between tenants and resists oil stains. A busy flake color hides scuffs, which matters in a rental.

Do I need a township permit to coat my garage floor?

Coating an existing slab is generally a finish, not structural work. If it is part of a new garage, addition or electrical change, contact Gaines Charter Township's Building Inspections department before starting.

Do you serve Dutton and Cutlerville addresses?

Yes. We serve the whole township, including Dutton, Cutlerville and Corinth, as well as nearby Byron and Caledonia townships.

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