Hello! We’re Floortek Coatings, and we've been helping homeowners like you transform their garages every day. If you're tired of your garage and seeking the best coatings on the market, you’ve found the right place. That dusty, stained, or cracked concrete floor isn't just an eyesore; it’s a problem we understand all too well.

Maybe you’re looking at that peeling gray paint you rolled on a few years ago. Or perhaps you're frustrated with a yellowing, flaky epoxy floor that a contractor (or you) installed, promising it would last a long time. You’re not alone. This is the single biggest complaint we hear.

We're here to offer you a real, lasting solution. And it's not just another temporary fix like epoxy.

We're talking about our advanced polyurea and polyaspartic garage floor coating systems. These are our signature 1-day floor coatings, a professional solution that's truly 10X better than epoxy.

We're so confident in our system that we’re offering a 30% discount on your first installation. Keep reading to discover why you should never settle for epoxy again.

The Big Problem: Why Most Garage Coatings Fail (The Epoxy Trap)

For decades, "epoxy" has been the go-to word for garage coatings. You can buy DIY kits at any big-box store, and countless painters or handypersons offer to roll on a coat for a low price.

Here’s the hard truth: most of those floors are doomed to fail. We see it every day. Epoxy is our main competitor, and we've built our business on fixing its failures. Our expertise in this area ensures that your garage floor will be in good hands with us.

So, why does this happen? Epoxy has some major, built-in flaws, especially for a challenging environment like a garage in the United States.

Flaw 1: Hot Tire Pickup

This is the number one cause of damage to epoxy floors. Here's what happens: You drive your car on a hot summer day. Your tires get very hot. You park in your garage. The hot tires soften the (chemically weaker) epoxy, forming a chemical bond. When you back your car out the next morning, the epoxy bond breaks from the concrete and sticks to your tires, pulling up a chunk of your floor.

This is what people call "peeling," and it’s a classic sign of a failed epoxy coating. You won't have this problem with our advanced garage coatings.

Flaw 2: Fading and Yellowing

Epoxy is not UV stable. This means that if sunlight hits it, the color and finish will change. That beautiful gray or tan floor will start to take on a sickly yellow or amber tint, especially near the garage door. It looks old and dirty, even when it’s clean. A polyaspartic garage floor, on the other hand, is 100% UV stable.

Flaw 3: Brittle and Prone to Cracking

Epoxy cures into a tough, rigid, plastic-like shell. While "hard" sounds good, it’s actually a weakness. Concrete is a natural material that expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature. Think about the seasonal swings across the US—from freezing winters to humid, hot summers.

As your concrete slab moves, the brittle epoxy can't flex with it. This leads to cracking, chipping, and delamination (where the coating pops off the concrete). If you drop a heavy wrench, it's more likely to chip or shatter the epoxy finish. This is one of the main reasons to discover the drawbacks of epoxy garage floors before you invest.

Flaw 4: The Incredibly Long Wait

A typical epoxy installation takes 3 to 5 days. But the real problem is the cure time. After the final coat, you often have to wait another 5 to 7 days before you can park your car on it. That’s over a week of parking in the driveway, leaving your vehicles out in the elements, and having your garage held hostage.

If you're wondering how long epoxy lasts, the answer is often "not long enough" to justify that hassle.

Our Solution: The Modern Garage Coatings That Last

At Floortek, we don't use epoxy. We utilize a superior system constructed from polyurea and polyaspartic coatings.

So, what is a polyurea concrete coating? In simple terms, think of polyurea as the heavy-duty base coat. It’s a flexible, durable material that’s 20 times stronger than epoxy. It bonds into the concrete, creating a truly permanent bond.

And what is a polyaspartic concrete coating? This is our crystal-clear, non-yellowing top coat. It’s what seals in the color flakes and gives your floor that beautiful, easy-to-clean gloss.

Together, this system forms the ultimate garage coating. This is the technology that professionals trust for high-stakes commercial jobs, and we've perfected it for your home.

The Real Comparison: Polyaspartic vs. Epoxy Garage Floor

When you put our system head-to-head with traditional epoxy, there’s no contest. This is why we say our floors are 10X better.

Durability and Strength

Epoxy is hard and brittle. Our polyurea coating for garage floor is flexible and incredibly strong.

When you drop a hammer on an epoxy floor, it can chip or crack the surface. When you drop it on our polyurea floor, the coating flexes and absorbs the impact. It’s chemically designed to resist scratches, chemicals (like oil, gas, and salt), and abrasions.

Most importantly, it completely stops hot tire pickup. Our coating's chemical resistance and high heat tolerance mean your hot tires won't ever soften it. It stays bonded to the concrete, not your tires. This is a key point in the polyaspartic vs epoxy garage floor debate.

Installation and Cure Time: Get Your Garage Back in 1 Day

This is one of the most significant benefits for homeowners.

• Epoxy: A 3-5 day installation. Then a 5-7 day wait to park your car. Total downtime: 8-12 days.

• Floortek’s Polyaspartic System: A 1-day floor coating installation. We are in and out in one day. You can walk on your new floor in as little as 4-6 hours, and you can park your car on it the very next day.

Why wait over a week when you can have a superior floor that’s ready in 24 hours?

UV Resistance (No More Yellowing)

As we mentioned, epoxy yellows in the sun.

Our polyaspartic coatings for garage floors are 100% UV stable. This means the clear top coat will never yellow, fade, or dull from sun exposure. Your garage floor will look just as vibrant and beautiful 10 years from now as it did the day we installed it. You can see the lasting quality in our Gallery.

Flexibility for All US Climates

The United States has some of the most diverse climates in the world. From the blazing heat of the Southwest to the deep freezes of the Northeast and Midwest, concrete is constantly expanding and contracting.

This movement, as documented by the US Federal Highway Administration, is a significant source of concrete stress and failure. Brittle epoxy can't handle this movement and will crack or delaminate.

Our polyurea base coat is flexible. It’s designed to move with your concrete. It won't crack in the cold or become soft in the heat. It’s a system designed for your specific climate, which is a significant factor when considering polyurea vs. epoxy in terms of coating life expectancy. This is the simple answer to the question, "Is polyaspartic better than epoxy?" Yes, it is.

The Floortek 1-Day Process: What to Expect

A professional garage floor coating is only as good as the team that installs it. Our expert crews are trained, certified, and efficient. Here’s how we transform your garage in a single day.

Step 1: The Preparation (The Most Important Step)

This is what separates a professional job from a DIY failure. You can't simply clean the floor and apply a coating; you must also use a sealer to protect it. The concrete must be mechanically prepared to ensure the coating bonds effectively.

We don't use acid etching, a weak method that DIY kits suggest. We use heavy-duty, industrial-grade diamond grinders. These machines have rotating diamond blades that grind off the top layer of your concrete, removing all stains, old coatings, and sealers.

More importantly, this grinding opens up the "pores" of your concrete. This profiling creates a rough, porous surface that our polyurea base coat can soak into and bond with permanently. This step is essential, and it's how to prepare your floor for a new polyaspartic concrete coating the right way.

Step 2: Mending the Concrete

After grinding, we repair any damage to your floor. We fill all cracks, pits, and spalling (where the concrete is flaking) with our own mending products. We then grind these repairs smooth, creating a flat, strong, and stable surface for the coating to adhere to. This is a key part of our floor resurfacing techniques.

Step 3: Applying the Polyurea Base Coat

Once the floor is prepped and repaired, we apply our tinted polyurea base coat. This coat soaks deep into the prepared concrete, creating a bond that is 20 times stronger than epoxy. This is the foundation of your floor's strength and flexibility.

Step 4: The Full Flake Broadcast

While the base coat is still wet, we broadcast a thick layer of your chosen vinyl color flakes. We do a "full broadcast," which means we cover the floor completely until the flakes are dense and no base coat is visible. This is what gives your floor its color, texture, and beauty. You can see our vast range of Colors and Flake Options to find your perfect style.

Step 5: Scrape, Vacuum, and Seal

After the base coat cures (which takes only about an hour), we scrape and vacuum the excess flakes, leaving a perfectly textured surface.

Finally, we roll on the clear polyaspartic floor coating top coat. This top coat is 100% UV-stable, scratch-resistant, and chemically resistant. It seals everything in and provides that beautiful, easy-to-clean shine. It's the ultimate protection for your new polyaspartic garage floor.

That's it! We clean up, and your floor is ready for foot traffic in just a few hours and car traffic the very next day.

More Than Just Garages: Coating Your Whole Home

Our garage coatings are so durable and versatile that homeowners love using them to protect and beautify other spaces. That same 1-day installation and durability can be applied to almost any concrete surface.

• Patios: Tired of a stained, cracked patio? Our patio coating service is UV-resistant and can withstand all weather conditions.

• Pool Decks: Enhance your pool area with a beautiful, durable surface using our pool deck coating service.

• Driveways: Say goodbye to worries about salt, oil stains, and cracks. Our driveway coating service Creates a lasting, stunning first impression.

• Walkways: Boost your curb appeal with our sidewalk coating service.

• Basements: Transform your basement into an actual living space with our Basement coating service.

• Other Spaces: We can also coat laundry rooms and other interior concrete floors.

Why Choose Floortek Coatings? Our Promise to You

We know that choosing a contractor is a big decision. You're not just buying a product; you're trusting a team to come into your home and do the job right.

At Floortek Coatings, our entire business is built on trust and expertise.

We Are Coating Experts: This is all we do. We're not painters who also do floors. We are certified professionals who specialize in Our Coating Products. You can learn more about our team and our mission on our About Us page.

We Stand By Our Work: We don't offer vague promises. We provide an ironclad Life-of-home warranty. This warranty protects your floor from peeling, flaking, or delaminating for as long as you own your home.

We Are Your Neighbors: We are a US-based company that understands the challenges of your local climate. We've seen what happens when out-of-state garage coating companies near you use a one-size-fits-all system. We use products that are proven to work right here.

We've Proven It: Don't just take our word for it. Look at our Gallery of real-world projects. Please take a look at the transformations for yourself. From resurfacing a garage floor full of cracks to creating the best way to improve your garage floor, our pictures demonstrate our quality.

Frequently Asked Questions About Garage Coatings

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from homeowners.

1. What is the best garage floor coating?

What is the best garage floor coating? It is a polyurea base coat with a polyaspartic floor coating top coat. This system is 20 times stronger than epoxy, flexible, UV-stable, and can be installed in one day.

2. How long do polyaspartic garage coatings last?

A professionally installed system is designed to last for the life of your home. We back this with our Life-of-home warranty.

3. Why is polyaspartic better than epoxy?

To put it simply, polyaspartic is more durable, flexible, and UV stable (it won't yellow). It also cures in a fraction of the time, allowing for a 1-day installation. This is the core of the polyaspartic garage floor coating vs epoxy debate.

4. Can you really install garage coatings in one day?

Yes! Our polyurea and polyaspartic materials cure extremely fast. We can prep your floor, apply the base coat, flakes, and top coat all in one day. You can walk on it that evening and park on it the next day.

5. Will your garage coatings peel from hot tires?

No. This is one of the primary reasons our system is 10 times better than epoxy. Our coatings have a much higher heat tolerance and a stronger bond to the concrete. Hot tires will not cause it to delaminate or peel.

6. How do I prepare my floor for a new coating?

You don't have to do a thing! We handle 100% of the prep. Our team will arrive with industrial diamond grinders, which is the correct way to prepare your floor for a new polyaspartic concrete coating.

7. What is the difference between polyurea and polyaspartic?

This is a common question! We use polyurea for our base coat because it is highly flexible and bonds incredibly well to concrete. We use polyaspartic for our top coat because it is crystal clear, UV stable (won't yellow), and scratch-resistant. They are part of the same advanced polymer family.

8. What's the best garage floor coating for my climate?

What's the best garage floor coating for any US climate? It is flexible. Our polyurea system is designed to expand and contract in tandem with the concrete, ensuring it will never crack or peel due to temperature fluctuations.

9. Can you coat a floor that already has peeling epoxy on it?

Absolutely. We consider garage resurfacing to be an epoxy process. Our diamond grinders will thoroughly remove the old, failed coating, giving us a fresh concrete surface to apply our permanent solution.

10. What style options do I have?

You have hundreds of combinations! You can choose from dozens of solid base coat colors and then custom-mix our vinyl flakes to create a beautiful, textured look that perfectly matches your home. Explore our Color and Flake Options to get inspired.

Get Your Free Quote Today (And Save 30%!)

Stop living with that ugly, stained, or peeling garage floor. You don't have to settle for a weak epoxy fix that will only fail you again in a year or two.

You deserve a permanent solution. You deserve a beautiful, durable floor that you can be proud of, one that adds real value to your home. With Floortek, you can get that floor in just one day, and you can have peace of mind knowing our Life-of-home warranty backs it.

Would you be ready to transform your garage?

For a limited time, we are offering 30% OFF your first installation!

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