Fall To-Do List: Waterproofing Basements and Garages Before the Weather Turns

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As summer winds down and cooler weather takes over, homeowners across the country start preparing their homes for fall. While most to-do lists include raking leaves, servicing the furnace, or cleaning gutters, there’s one crucial step that often gets overlooked: waterproofing basements and garages. Both spaces face unique seasonal challenges, and protecting them now can save you from major expenses ...

Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Garage Floor Coating

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Many homeowners are tempted by the low price and convenience of DIY epoxy kits from hardware stores and online retailers. On the surface, these kits promise a glossy finish and easy installation. But the truth is this: applying a durable, high-performance garage floor coating is far more technical than it appears. Cutting corners with a DIY approach often leads to ...

Top 5 Reasons Your Garage Floor Coating Might Fail

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A professionally installed garage floor coating can transform your garage from a dull, dusty space into a clean, durable, and attractive extension of your home. But not all coatings, or installers, deliver the same results. Across any climate or region, from humid coastal areas to arid deserts to snowy northern states, coatings often fail for the same five reasons. 1. ...

Is a Garage Floor Coating Worth the Investment?

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When it comes to home improvements, it’s easy to focus on kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. But one space that often gets overlooked (even though it’s one of the most used and visible parts of the home) is the garage. Whether it’s housing vehicles, storing tools, or serving as a workshop, the garage is a hardworking space. Over time, its concrete ...

Why Industry Experts Say Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Alone Won’t Protect Your Garage

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In the race to offer fast, 1-day garage floor installations, many companies advertise polyaspartic floor coatings as a complete solution. But what they won’t tell you is that industry experts, coating manufacturers, and professional standards organizations overwhelmingly warn against skipping the crucial first step: applying a moisture-mitigating epoxy floor coating primer. What Happens When You Skip Moisture Mitigation Concrete isn’t ...

Why DIY Garage Kits Fail: The Case for Professional Epoxy Floor Coatings

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When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough Garage makeovers are having a moment. With online tutorials and big-box store kits making it look easy, many homeowners are tempted to take on their own epoxy floor coating projects. The appeal is obvious: a low upfront cost, a fast weekend project, and the promise of a sleek, high-gloss finish. But the reality of DIY ...

Exposing the Truth: Why 1-Day Companies Mislead You About Garage Floor Epoxy

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Across the country, 1-day floor coating companies are saturating the market with flashy claims like: “Our coatings are 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!” But let’s be clear—this isn’t a science-backed comparison to professional-grade garage floor epoxy systems like the ones we install at GarageFloorCoating.com. It’s a clever marketing trick meant to create doubt and push a thinner, faster, ...

Garage Floor Epoxy: The Foundation of a Superior Coating System

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Not all garage floor coatings are created equal—and it starts with what goes down first. At GarageFloorCoating.com, we’ve spent decades perfecting our process, and one thing is clear: garage floor epoxy is the superior choice for a base coat. Despite the rise of "1-day" systems that use a polyurea-polyaspartic for both the base coat and top layer, the science—and the ...

Why Full Flake Garage Floor Coatings Are the Gold Standard

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When it comes to garage floor coatings, not all systems are created equal. You might have heard about 1-day polyurea coatings or DIY kits promising a quick fix, but if you want a garage floor that actually lasts, there’s one clear winner: full-flake hybrid epoxy/polyaspartic coatings. At GarageFloorCoating.com, we’ve spent decades perfecting our 2-day full flake system, ensuring thicker coverage, ...

Winter-Proof Your Garage with a Durable Garage Floor Coating

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Winter brings more than just cold weather—it brings snow, slush, road salt, and endless messes that don’t just stay outside. Without the right protection, your garage turns into a winter disaster zone, covered in moisture, stains, and grime that spreads straight into your home. A durable garage floor coating is the ultimate solution, creating an easy-to-clean surface that keeps winter ...