Garage Floors (Epoxy & Coatings)
Transform your garage with durable floor coatings that resist stains, chemicals, and wear while looking showroom-ready.
Why Your Garage Floor Needs Protection
Bare concrete garage floors absorb oil, grease, salt, and chemicals that stain and deteriorate the surface. These substances penetrate porous concrete and create permanent discoloration. Dust from concrete constantly covers everything in your garage. Spills soak in and become impossible to clean completely. Your garage looks dirty no matter how much you sweep and scrub.
Professional floor coatings seal concrete and create a protective barrier. Spills wipe up easily instead of soaking in. The floor resists staining from oil, chemicals, and road salt. Cleaning becomes simple because dirt and grime stay on the surface. Your garage transforms from a dingy storage space into a clean, professional-looking area you want to spend time in.
Benefits of Garage Floor Coatings
- Easy cleaning: Sealed surfaces allow spills and dirt to wipe up quickly without soaking into concrete.
- Chemical resistance: Quality coatings resist damage from oil, gas, antifreeze, salt, and other automotive chemicals.
- Improved appearance: Glossy finishes and optional color flakes create showroom looks that increase property value.
- Dust elimination: Coatings prevent concrete dust that covers everything and gets tracked into your home.
- Long-term durability: Properly applied coatings last for many years with minimal maintenance.
We have coated garage floors throughout Merrimack that still look great years later. Homeowners tell us they wish they had done it sooner. The investment pays off every time you use your garage and appreciate the clean, professional appearance. Visit our main page to learn more about all our concrete services.
Types of Garage Floor Coatings
Different coating systems offer varying levels of protection, durability, and appearance. We help you choose options that match your budget and how you use your garage. Here are the main coating types we install for residential and commercial garage floors.
Epoxy Coatings
Epoxy floor coatings provide excellent durability and chemical resistance for garage applications. These two-part systems bond strongly to properly prepared concrete. Epoxy creates a thick, protective layer that handles vehicle traffic, dropped tools, and chemical spills. The glossy finish reflects light and brightens your garage.
You can add decorative color flakes to epoxy for texture and visual interest. Flakes hide minor imperfections and provide slip resistance. Color options range from subtle to bold depending on your preference. Clear top coats seal everything and add extra durability. Epoxy coatings typically last 10 to 15 years or more with proper care.
Polyurethane and Polyaspartic Coatings
These advanced coatings offer superior resistance to UV exposure, chemicals, and abrasion compared to standard epoxy. They stay clearer over time and resist yellowing from sunlight. Polyaspartic coatings cure very quickly, allowing faster project completion. You can often use your garage within 24 hours instead of waiting several days.
These premium coatings cost more than basic epoxy but provide enhanced performance. They work well for garages with windows that get sun exposure or high-traffic areas that need maximum durability. The investment makes sense when you want the longest-lasting, best-performing coating available.
Concrete Sealers
Basic concrete sealers provide economical protection for garage floors. These penetrating or film-forming products seal concrete pores to reduce staining and dusting. Sealers do not create the thick protective layer of epoxy but cost significantly less. They work well for basic protection when budget is limited.
Sealers require reapplication every few years to maintain protection. They offer less chemical and abrasion resistance than epoxy systems. However, they prevent concrete deterioration and make cleaning easier than bare concrete. We can apply sealers over existing concrete or new floors, similar to how we seal other concrete surfaces like patios and driveways.
Proper Floor Preparation Is Critical
Floor coating success depends more on preparation than the coating itself. Poor prep causes coatings to fail quickly no matter how good the product. We see coating failures all the time from inadequate surface preparation. Investing time in proper prep ensures your coating lasts for many years instead of peeling within months.
Surface Cleaning and Repair
We start by thoroughly cleaning your floor to remove all oil, grease, and contaminants. These substances prevent coating adhesion and cause failures. Chemical cleaners and pressure washing remove surface contamination. Stains get treated with specific products designed to eliminate the residue that blocks bonding.
Cracks and damage need repair before coating. We fill cracks and patch damaged areas to create a smooth, sound surface. Repairs must cure properly before coating application. Trying to coat over damaged concrete leads to coating failures and wasted money. Taking time to repair problems ensures lasting results.
Mechanical Surface Profiling
Coatings need texture to grab onto for proper adhesion. Smooth, sealed, or contaminated concrete will not hold coatings well. We use diamond grinding or shot blasting to open concrete pores and create proper surface profile. This mechanical preparation removes surface laitance and creates the rough texture coatings need to bond permanently.
Some DIY coating failures happen because homeowners skip this step or use inadequate acid etching. Professional mechanical prep costs more but ensures coatings bond properly. The investment prevents failures that require complete removal and recoating. Similar surface preparation principles apply to all our concrete work including repair projects.
Moisture Testing
Excess moisture in concrete causes coating failures. We test your floor for moisture issues before coating. High moisture levels require vapor barriers or specialized coatings. Ignoring moisture problems guarantees coating failure through bubbling, peeling, or delamination. Proper testing and moisture mitigation when needed ensures successful coating application.
Garage Floor Coating Questions
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