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Garage floor coating cost Netherlands 2026 — price epoxy and concrete coating per m² including labour
Current overview of garage floor coating costs in the Netherlands 2026. What does an epoxy or concrete coating cost per m² including labour, which types are available and when is professional coating needed? With cost tables.
Quick answer
Having a garage floor coated in the Netherlands in 2026 costs on average € 20 to € 60 per m² including labour depending on the coating type. Epoxy coating is the most popular; polyurethane is more wear-resistant but more expensive.
Garage floor coating costs by type
1. Price per m² including labour and preparation
| Coating type | Cost per m² (incl. VAT + labour) | |---|---| | Concrete paint (DIY, self-applied) | € 5–€ 12/m² | | Epoxy coating (1-component, basic) | € 15–€ 25/m² | | Epoxy coating (2-component, professional) | € 25–€ 45/m² | | Polyurethane coating (PU, wear-resistant) | € 35–€ 60/m² | | Decorative epoxy screed | € 50–€ 90/m² |
2. Total costs for an average garage (20 m²)
| Type | Total cost | |---|---| | Basic epoxy 20 m² | € 300–€ 500 | | 2-component epoxy 20 m² | € 500–€ 900 | | PU coating 20 m² | € 700–€ 1,200 |
3. Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Floor preparation (grinding / shot blasting) | € 5–€ 15/m² | | Crack and pit repair | € 50–€ 200 | | Anti-slip aggregate | € 2–€ 5/m² |
Tips for garage floor coating
- Water drop test before applying — drop water on the concrete: soaks in → coating will bond; beads up → moisture problem, fix that first
- Preparation is 80% of the result — degreasing + grinding or shot blasting is mandatory; skipping it means the coating peels within a year
- 2-component epoxy far outperforms paint products — 1-component paint coatings are cheap but wear quickly under tyre traffic
- Wait 28 days after pouring new concrete — fresh concrete still contains moisture; coating will not bond correctly otherwise
- Anti-slip is required for commercial use — for workshop or rental use: anti-slip coating NEN-EN 13036-4
Permit for garage floor coating
Garage floor coating: no permit required.
Conclusion
Garage floor coating in the Netherlands costs € 20–€ 60 per m² including labour. For a garage floor as part of a broader garage conversion or home renovation, a coordinated project brief saves time and cost.
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