A flake epoxy garage floor in Manhattan Beach costs $6.50–$10 per sq ft, or $2,600–$4,000 for a two-car garage up to 400 sq ft. Metallic interior floors run $12.50–$18.50 per sq ft. Sand Section slabs get a moisture test first.
Manhattan Beach is about ten miles south of our shop. Drive from our new shop at 1653 Stanford St #1, Santa Monica: about 25–30 minutes. Call (310) 853-8972 for a free on-site estimate.
Sand Section garages tend to be tuck-under spaces beneath the house, close to sea level. Those see sand and moisture. Tree Section homes are mostly newer rebuilds with clean, larger garages.
Owners here use the garage hard: boards, bikes, a second fridge and a car that comes in wet. A flake floor with a grit topcoat handles all of it.
See more: Grind & seal ›| 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 |
Tuck-under garage: 5-layer flake. Tree Section rebuild: 4-layer flake with urethane gloss or a metallic.
A flake epoxy garage floor in Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Section | 90266 | Walk-street homes, tuck-under garages, damp slabs |
| Tree Section | 90266 | Larger lots, newer two- and three-car garages |
| Hill Section | 90266 | Homes on slopes with steep driveways |
| East Manhattan / Liberty Village | 90266 | Ranch homes and remodels |
| Manhattan Village | 90266 | Condos and townhomes |
Plus every other street in 90266. No travel charge.
Tuck-under garage: 5-layer flake. Tree Section rebuild: 4-layer flake with urethane gloss or a metallic.
Walk-street access means we stage gear from the alley and keep the street clear.
Before you collect quotes: 2026 garage floor cost guide · epoxy vs polyaspartic · why floors peel.
A flake epoxy garage floor in Manhattan Beach costs $6.50–$10 per sq ft, or $2,600–$4,000 for a two-car garage up to 400 sq ft. Metallic interior floors run $12.50–$18.50 per sq ft. Sand Section slabs get a moisture test first.
A flake floor over a vapor barrier basecoat. It hides sand, handles a wet car and resists moisture from the slab.
Yes. Metallic and solid color epoxy work well in beach-house living spaces because sand does not scratch them the way it does wood.
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.
