Our process

Six steps. One day. Built to last.

Most coatings fail because of what happens before the coating goes down. Here's exactly how our own crews take bare concrete to a finished floor, with photos from real Revival jobs.

See the 6 steps
  • 1 DayMost installs
  • 6 StepsEvery floor, every time
  • 12 HrsLight foot traffic
  • 24–36 HrsPark your vehicle
Step by step

From bare slab to showpiece.

Prep is a third of every job. It's the difference between a floor that lasts and one that peels. Tap a step or let it play.

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    Watch it happen

    See a full install start to finish.

    Our crew walks through every step on a real job, from grinding to the final topcoat.

    • Moisture and hardness testing on every slab, then diamond grinding with a HEPA vacuum attached
    • Cracks and pitting repaired before any coating goes on
    • Full flake broadcast and a UV-stable topcoat that won't yellow
    The results

    Same slab. New life.

    Drag the slider to see what the six steps do to tired, stained concrete.

    Pool deck before coating Pool deck after coating BEFOREAFTER

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    Same process, every space

    Garages to commercial floors.

    Homes, shops and commercial buildings across Greater Des Moines all get the same six steps. Tap any photo to enlarge.

    ● FINISHED GARAGE ResidentialGarage walkthrough
    Recent projects

    Fresh off the crew.

    Real floors from our crews around Greater Des Moines, updated as projects are completed.

    Quick answers

    Process questions.

    Still wondering about something? Your consultant will walk through it at your free quote.

    Most floors are done in one day. Light foot traffic is OK after about 12 hours, and you can park on the floor after 24 to 36 hours depending on the temperature.

    We always test the hardness and moisture of your concrete first, then diamond grind it to the right profile for the coating to bond to. Acid etching can't do that consistently, which is why so many DIY and budget floors peel. We never acid etch in place of grinding.

    Repairs are part of every install. After grinding, we fill cracks, pitting and chips with a 100% solids polyurea mender so the finished floor is smooth and solid.

    We always assess the moisture in your concrete before choosing your basecoat. If testing calls for it, we use a moisture vapor barrier basecoat instead of our standard polyurea basecoat.

    Our grinders have an attached HEPA vacuum, so most dust is captured as we go. We still recommend clearing shelves and stored items out of the space before install day.

    Ready to start step one?

    Book a free, no-pressure quote and we'll bring the samples to you.

    Having the right process in place for every aspect of our business is what makes us who we are

    From answering phones in the office to shaking our customer’s hand after they give the thumbs up wrapping up a project, we have a specific process in place to ensure quality is NEVER sacrificed.

    Our clients are our most important asset.

    This is what they say about us.

    Revival Concrete Coatings

    EVERY job is done right and our customers are 100% Satisfied.

    6950 NE 14th Street, Suite 31 Ankeny IA 5002