
A railroad town of 1886, now growing past 10,000
Epoxy Flooring in Kennedale, TX
Hard-working garage and shop floors and outdoor patio coatings for Kennedale homeowners and local businesses.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written, itemized quote before work starts
- Diamond-ground prep and a slab moisture check before coating
Work Floors and Outdoor Slabs in Kennedale
Epoxy flooring in Kennedale often means a floor that gets used hard. Many homes here have a garage that doubles as a workshop, and the town's employers lean toward fabrication and contracting. Kennedale counted 8,517 residents in the 2020 Census, and the Census estimates 10,626 by 2025, so it is a growing town with plenty of new slabs alongside older ones.
From railroad stop to growing suburb
The townsite was surveyed in 1886 and named for Oliver S. Kennedy, who platted it and gave every other lot to the railroad to bring a line through. The town stayed small for decades, with about 325 residents in the late 1940s, then grew: 1,046 people in 1950, 3,076 in 1970 and 8,517 in 2020. That history leaves Kennedale with a mix of mid-century houses, homes from the 1990s and 2000s, and recent construction.
A shop-floor town
Kennedale's largest employer is Sabre Industries and Fort Worth Tower, followed by Kennedale ISD, with Speed Fab Crete and ARK Contracting Services also on the list. People who work with steel, concrete and equipment all day tend to want a garage floor that can take the same treatment. For a working garage we suggest:
- A thicker garage floor epoxy build that resists impact from dropped tools
- A chemical-resistant topcoat for oil, brake fluid and solvents
- Added grit in the topcoat so the floor is not slick when wet
- Light flake for texture, or a solid color with striping for a cleaner shop look
For a dedicated business shop or warehouse space, our Commercial & Warehouse Floor Epoxy systems go a step further.
Patios and outdoor living
Kennedale permit reports list patio covers alongside pools, fences and accessory buildings, which reflects how much homeowners here invest in the backyard. A new patio cover over plain concrete is a good time to coat the slab. Our Patio & Outdoor Concrete Coatings add color and texture, resist staining from grills and furniture, and use a UV-stable topcoat so the color holds in full sun. If the patio cover project itself needs a permit, that runs through the city.
Storm season and rebuilt homes
On April 3, 2012, an EF2 tornado with estimated winds of 135 miles per hour struck eastern Kennedale and crossed U.S. 287 near Stagetrail Drive, destroying 18 homes and damaging 291 more. Kennedale homeowners know how strong spring storms in this part of Texas can be. If your garage slab has had water or debris damage, or you rebuilt after a storm, we check it for cracks and surface damage and repair before coating.
Polyaspartic and metallic options
If you want the garage back fast, Polyaspartic Floor Coating cures more quickly than standard epoxy and is UV-stable, which helps if the door stays open. For a finished room, bar area or retail space, Metallic Epoxy Floors offer a marbled look that turns the floor into a feature.
Permits and paperwork
The City of Kennedale handles permits, applications and inspections through its online MyGov portal. A coating on an existing slab is finish work, but if your project includes new concrete, a patio cover or electrical changes, check with the city first.
Free estimates
Call (817) 904-2240 to set a time. We look at the slab, test for moisture, and give you a written quote with the system, prep and cure times.
Kennedale Facts for Homeowners
- Platted for the railroad. Kennedale's townsite was surveyed in 1886 and named for Oliver S. Kennedy, who donated every other lot to the railroad to bring rail service, which eventually added a station and section house.
- High ownership, rising values. About 71.4% of Kennedale homes are owner-occupied, the median owner-occupied value is $380,100 and median household income is $118,794 (Census ACS, 2020 to 2024).
- Fabrication and contracting employers. Sabre Industries and Fort Worth Tower is Kennedale's largest employer with 450 to 500 workers, followed by Kennedale ISD, with Speed Fab Crete and ARK Contracting Services among other major employers.
- The 2012 tornado. On April 3, 2012, an EF2 tornado with estimated 135 mph winds struck eastern Kennedale and crossed U.S. 287 near Stagetrail Drive, destroying 18 homes and damaging 291 others.
- Steady growth. Kennedale had 1,046 residents in 1950, 3,076 in 1970, 5,850 in 2000 and 8,517 in 2020, with 3,183 housing units counted in the 2020 Census.

Kennedale Questions
Will an epoxy floor stand up to a working shop garage in Kennedale?
Yes, with the right build. For heavy use we apply a thicker system with a chemical-resistant topcoat and added grit. It handles rolling jacks, dropped tools and fluid spills far better than bare concrete.
I am adding a patio cover. Should I coat the slab now?
It is a good time, since the patio will be shaded and easier to work on once the cover is up, and you avoid moving furniture twice. The patio cover may need a city permit through Kennedale's MyGov portal; the coating itself is finish work.
My garage slab has cracks from storm damage. Can it still be coated?
Most cracked slabs can be. We grind, fill and repair cracks before coating. If a crack is moving or the slab has a structural issue, we will point that out so you can address it first.
How long does a garage floor coating take in Kennedale?
Many garages take one to two days depending on size, condition and system. Polyaspartic cures fastest. We give you a written schedule for walking and parking on the floor.
Free Estimates in Kennedale, TX
Free estimates for Kennedale garages, shops and patios.
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