Epoxy Flooring in San Ygnacio, TX

Epoxy flooring in San Ygnacio calls for some judgment about which floors to coat. The town was settled in 1830 by families from Revilla, and its historic district holds thirty-six stone buildings, according to the Texas State Historical Association. The Treviño-Uribe Rancho, built that same year, is a National Historic Landmark. Most of the coating work we do here is on the newer homes, garages and businesses around that core.

Floors we coat, and floors we leave alone

Sandstone walls and old floors in historic buildings were made to let moisture move through them. Sealing an old floor with a thick resin can trap that moisture and cause damage. On those buildings we do not recommend epoxy at all, and anyone working inside the historic district should talk with the property's preservation advisers first. The River Pierce Foundation works on restoring buildings in the district.

Newer concrete is a different story. Modern garage slabs, carports, shop floors and back patios are good candidates for:

• Garage floor epoxy with a sun-stable topcoat
• Epoxy flake floors for texture and an easy-clean surface
• Patio coatings for outdoor slabs
• Shop floor epoxy for work buildings

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A town that stayed put

When Falcon Dam was planned, San Ygnacio was set to be bought and abandoned. In April 1951 several hundred residents petitioned to keep their land out of condemnation, arguing the townsite was high enough to stay safe, and the request was granted. Wikipedia notes that the town avoided substantial damage when neighboring communities were evacuated in 1953. The TSHA also notes that the Great Flood of 1954 caused widespread damage here. Some properties along the river may have slabs that have seen water before.

Checking for moisture

That is one reason we test every slab before quoting. A floor with moisture coming up from below can push a coating off from underneath. If readings are high, we either use a moisture-tolerant primer or tell you the floor is not a good candidate. We will not install over a slab that fails.

Matching the look of the town

Some owners near the historic core want a newer floor that does not clash with the old stone around it. Flake blends in tan, sand and warm gray read closer to local stone than bright colors do. A solid earth-tone garage floor with a clear topcoat is another simple option. We bring samples and look at them in your light before you choose.

A smaller town

San Ygnacio counted 853 people in 2000 and 504 in 2020. Most businesses now sit along the highway outside the historic area. Jobs here are often single garages, small shops or one patio. We are glad to quote small floors and can sometimes pair your job with other work in Zapata County to keep the schedule efficient.

Shops and work buildings

Some San Ygnacio families keep trucks and tools in a shop behind the house. Those floors take a thicker, 100% solids epoxy with a textured topcoat that resists oil and is easier to clean. We seal the control joints so fluids do not sit in the cuts.

Getting a written price

We come out, test the slab, measure, and send a written estimate that lists prep, each coat and the total.