Oil Stain Removal & Degreasing
Oil, grease and fluid stains soak deep into concrete. We degrease, grind and, when needed, treat the slab so the coating bonds to clean concrete, not oily concrete.
The details, in plain English.
Oil is the enemy of adhesion. Even after the stain looks gone, absorbed oil can migrate to the surface and keep a coating from bonding. We scrub with a degreaser, grind away the contaminated surface and, on heavily soaked areas, use poultice or deeper grinding to pull oil out.
We test suspect spots with a water-drop and tape test before we coat. If oil is deep enough to threaten adhesion, we say so and plan accordingly instead of hoping.
Best for
- Mechanic and shop floors
- Old driveways inside garages
- Leaky vehicles
- Floors with dark stains
What you get with this service.
Degrease first
Removes surface oil before we grind it in.
Grind below the stain
Open the slab past the contaminated layer.
Test before coating
Water-drop and tape tests show whether oil is still present.
Honest about deep stains
Some stains need extra work to coat safely.
From first look to finished floor.
- 1
Spot test
Identify oil-soaked areas.
- 2
Degrease
Scrub and rinse.
- 3
Grind
Remove contaminated surface.
- 4
Retest
Confirm the surface is clean.
Questions, answered
Will oil stains show through the coating?
Not through a solid or flake floor once the oil is properly treated. Untreated oil can cause bonding problems, which is why we deal with it first.
Can old oil ruin a new floor?
It can if it is ignored. That is why we test and treat before coating.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-207-0499. We schedule a free assessment, look at the slab and send a written quote.
How long does it take?
Most two-car garages are done in a day. Large or heavily repaired floors can take longer, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
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Send the form for a free assessment, or build your design first in the Floor Designer.