Answer: Extremely durable. We use the same industrial coating products on your garage floor that we use on our commercial projects.

Answer: We offer multiple types of coating systems in a vast array of styles and colors. Your choices are endless. From our basic clear sealer and seamless solid coatings, to partial and full decorative flake and mica flake-infused systems, to our inimitable metallic coatings.

Answer: As chemically resistant as your unique space requires. Our proprietary line of polyurea-polyaspartic products provide extreme chemical resistance…even holding up to battery acid spills.

Answer: Installation times vary from 1 to 3 days…with two days being the average. Once installation is complete, we ask our customers not to walk on the floor for at least 24 hours (and up to 48 hours). Regarding vehicular parking, typically 48 to 72 hours is sufficient, however, cure times can vary depending upon the substrate, weather conditions and the type of coating system installed.

Answer: The short answer is “yes”, but be very careful. Many coating companies are selling these “1-day polyurea-polyaspartic” coatings as a magic bullet. But there’s a problem. Application of polyurea-polyaspartics direct-to-concrete is not recommended when concrete moisture levels exceed 1% (and most do!). In fact, these 2-coat systems don’t meet commercial specs as they use far less material than commercial-grade installations (and are less durable as a result). Why would a contractor hype a “1-day” flooring system? Because less material and less labor equal more profit! If your installer suggests 1-day flooring without first measuring the moisture in your concrete, let the buyer beware!

Answer: Yes, we can refresh and existing coating. However, we do not coat over a competitor’s floor system due to potential incompatibility issues.

Answer: We use all three product types. Our Eco-Corflex epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea-polyaspartic product lines are industrial-grade and are typically used in combination to create a highly durable coating “system”. How do we know which products to use? By performing a formal and free evaluation of your space to be coated. Each floor coating product provides distinct advantages and disadvantages and should only be selected for use based on close assessment of your unique space.

Answer: Yes. Floor coating products can emit odors that range from mildly off-putting to downright offensive. The odor is a manifestation of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) the product is emitting. And VOCs aren’t healthy. As they accumulate, they lead to poor indoor air quality. Our network of certified installers offers a selection of low odor, low VOC products. No heavy metals, no phthalates, no added formaldehyde. We even offer low-odor floor coating systems that are specifically designed for interior installations. After our products fully cure, the floors are virtually inert and are completely safe for kids and pets.

Answer: Not slippery at all. We’ll incorporate a slip-resistant aggregate into the final coat of your flooring. The aggregate is called “anti-skid” or “anti-slip” because it provides a roughness to the floor. Different types of aggregate can be selected to reflect your level of concern for slippage, from the least aggressive (and least visible) polypropylene, to the more “aggressive” (and more visible) quartz and aluminum oxide. Together, you and your Estimator will choose the best product for your unique needs.

Answer: Absolutely. We safely install interior coating systems on a regular basis. In kitchens, basements, family rooms, offices, warehouses, restaurants, hotels, bakeries, commercial kitchens, garages, industrial facilities and more.

Answer: Yes, however, there will be an additional fee.

Answer: Typically, we require the floor to be cleared of all items before beginning the coating process (but we can assist you with large items). However, some of our affiliates do offer “move out, move in (MOMI)” services. Ask your Estimator if these services are available in your area.

Answer: Yes, we repair all damaged concrete including minor and major cracks. Just as in painting, application of epoxy, polyurea-polyaspartic floor coatings is as much about preparation as it is about application. And high-quality concrete preparation requires meticulous attention to the repair of hairline cracks, major cracks, spalling or “pop-outs”, pitting, and concrete erosion. The time spent on these issues will significantly enhance the final appearance of your installed floor coating system.

Answer: No. During our thorough concrete preparation process, we’ll diamond grind and clean your floor to remove any existing contaminants.

Answer: We grind your floor using professional diamond grinders fitted with HEPA dust-reduction attachments. Acid washing is not recommended. For coating products to properly “bond”, the concrete surface profile (CSP) needs to be textured…smooth concrete doesn’t provide a receptive substrate. Professional diamond grinders produce the best surface profile.

Answer: We take every precaution during installation to minimize dust. Professional HEPA-filtered dustless vacuums are attached to our diamond grinders and hand grinders. In addition, we seal all doorways and vents with tape to prevent dust from entering your home. Some light dust may occur, but it’s minimal and will be cleaned up prior to departure.

Answer: Yes. Preparation of the concrete, whether new or old, is the most important part of the installation process. Thorough concrete preparation ensures you’ll get durable, long-lasting, quality flooring.

Answer: As a general rule, a minimum of 30 days. However, we’ll need to test your concrete floor with a calibrated Tramex moisture meter to determine if it’s “coating ready”.

Answer: There’s no comparison in quality between hardware store DIY products and industrial grade coatings. Yes, DIY epoxies are cheap, but they have two serious limitations: low % solids (that peel quickly) and the need for equipment and materials that few DIYers possess. Because of this, DIY epoxy applications are notoriously poor. Much of our business involves DIY “do-overs”.

Answer: Yes, corporate GFC and all of its dealer and franchisee partners across the US are registered in their respective states. In addition, each location is trained and certified by GarageFloorCoating.com on the use of its proprietary products and application of its one-of-a-kind floor coating systems. Hiring installers from our network ensures you’ll get a professionally installed, high-end coating system. Click here to see the areas we service.

Answer: No, you don’t have to be home. We can make arrangements for access prior to installation.

Answer: Corporate GarageFloorCoating.com and its certified installers exclusively use Eco-Corflex products. As we’ve been in business for 25 years, these products have undergone continuous testing in the real world. Because of this, we confidently offer some of the best warranties on the market.