Epoxy flooring in Malibu costs $6.50–$10 per sq ft for a flake garage floor ($2,600–$4,000 for two cars) and $8–$12 per sq ft for a UV-stable polyaspartic pool deck or patio coating. Ocean-side slabs are moisture-tested before we choose the basecoat.
Malibu is the longest drive on our list, but it is a regular one, and there is no travel charge inside our service area. Drive from our new shop at 1653 Stanford St #1, Santa Monica: about 25–35 minutes up PCH. Call (310) 853-8972 for a free on-site estimate.
| System | Per sq ft | Two-car garage | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flake epoxy (garage standard) | $6.50–$10 | $2,600–$4,000 | 1 day |
| Solid color epoxy | $9.50–$11.50 | $3,800–$4,600 | 3 days |
| Metallic epoxy | $12.50–$18.50 | $5,000–$7,400 | 3–4 days |
| Quartz / industrial broadcast | $9–$16.50 | $3,600–$6,600 | 2–3 days |
| Polyaspartic patio & outdoor coating | $8–$12 | $3,200–$4,800 | 1–2 days |
| Garage size | Approx. area | Flake installed |
|---|---|---|
| 1-car | 250 sq ft | $2,600 |
| 2-car | 400 sq ft | $2,600–$4,000 |
| 3-car | 650 sq ft | $4,225–$6,500 |
Garages: flake with a polyaspartic topcoat. Pool decks: a light quartz or flake blend under polyaspartic with 80-grit for grip.
PCH traffic decides the start time. We leave early and plan Malibu jobs as full days so cure times are not rushed.
Before you collect quotes: 2026 garage floor cost guide · epoxy vs polyaspartic · why floors peel.
Salt air is hard on anything metal in a Malibu garage, and it is hard on coatings that are not UV-stable. Epoxy alone yellows in sun, so anywhere sunlight reaches the floor we finish with polyaspartic.
Pool decks and patios are a bigger part of our Malibu work than anywhere else. Those get a lighter color so they stay cooler barefoot, and a grit in the topcoat for grip.
See more: Metallic epoxy ›Garages: flake with a polyaspartic topcoat. Pool decks: a light quartz or flake blend under polyaspartic with 80-grit for grip.
A flake epoxy garage floor in Malibu costs $6.50–$10 per sq ft, or $2,600–$4,000 for a two-car garage up to 400 sq ft. A 3-layer floor sits at the low end, a 4-layer double-topcoat floor in the middle, and a 5-layer floor with its own moisture barrier at the top.
From $6.50 per sq ft
Two-car garage: From $2,600
Best for: Most garages. One day on site, walkable that night.
$6.50–$10 per sq ft
Two-car garage: $2,600–$4,000
Best for: Owners who want a smoother surface, a set sheen, or more grip near the door.
Up to $10 per sq ft
Two-car garage: Up to $4,000
Best for: Damp coastal slabs and anyone who wants the thickest build we install.
In Malibu, the slab often decides where you land in that range. We price these after we see the slab, so a bare, sound floor is quoted at the low end and you only pay for prep you actually need.
Every tier is a full diamond-ground floor. The extra money in the 4- and 5-layer builds buys coats, not markup.
| Neighborhood | Zip | What we usually find |
|---|---|---|
| Point Dume | 90265 | Ranch-style homes, big garages and pool decks |
| Malibu Colony / Carbon Beach | 90265 | Beachfront homes with damp slabs and salt exposure |
| Malibu Park | 90265 | Larger lots with detached garages and barns |
| Big Rock / La Costa | 90265 | Hillside homes with steep driveways |
| Western Malibu / Broad Beach | 90265 | Long drives up PCH; we plan a full day on site |
Plus every other street in 90265. No travel charge.
Epoxy flooring in Malibu costs $6.50–$10 per sq ft for a flake garage floor ($2,600–$4,000 for two cars) and $8–$12 per sq ft for a UV-stable polyaspartic pool deck or patio coating. Ocean-side slabs are moisture-tested before we choose the basecoat.
Salt does not hurt a cured polyaspartic topcoat, but salty moisture coming up through the slab can. That is why we test for moisture and use a vapor barrier basecoat on beachfront slabs.
Light flake and quartz blends stay noticeably cooler than dark solid colors. We bring samples so you can feel them in the sun.
The spread comes from layer count. A 3-layer flake system starts at $6.50 per sq ft, or $2,600 for a two-car garage up to 400 sq ft. A 4-layer build adds a second topcoat, and a 5-layer build adds its own moisture barrier plus a final coat, which takes the price up to $10 per sq ft, or $4,000. The $2,600 floor is a complete system, not a teaser.
Prep is the other half of the price. Grinding off an old coating or paint, removing carpet or tile glue, advanced crack and spall repair, tearing out an existing floor, moisture mitigation on a damp slab, and extra labor for tight access or heavy cleanup all add time and material. We price these after seeing the slab, so a bare, sound slab is quoted at the low end.
Free on-site estimate from our new shop at 1653 Stanford St #1, Santa Monica.
