Questions.
What people ask before they book. Something else? Ask in your quote request.
Materials.
What’s the difference between epoxy and polyaspartic?
Epoxy builds thickness and bonds hard, which makes a great base coat, but many epoxies yellow in sunlight and cure slowly in the cold. Polyaspartic stays clear and cures fast. Our garage floors use both: epoxy-style base and flake, polyaspartic on top. Full comparison. More in our guides.
What is hot-tire pickup?
Hot tires soften, grip the floor and can peel up a weakly bonded coating as they cool. It’s the classic DIY-kit failure. Diamond grinding and a properly built system resist it, which is why we never skip the grind.
How do I choose a flake blend?
Mid-tone, busy blends hide sand and dried salt best. Light blends brighten a dark garage but show dirt sooner. We bring real chips to the measure so you can see them in your own light.
Winter.
Will road salt damage a coated floor?
Salt and mag chloride hurt bare concrete because the brine soaks in and freezes. A sealed floor keeps it on the surface to squeegee out. Rinse now and then through winter and wash it properly in spring.
What do chinooks and freeze-thaw do to a garage floor?
Each thaw lets water into the concrete; each freeze expands it. That’s what pops the surface by the door and widens cracks. Coating stops the water getting in, and repairing cracks first removes the weak points.
Can you install in the winter?
Yes, in attached or heated garages. We check slab temperature at the measure and may ask you to keep the garage heated around install day. Unheated detached garages are best done in warmer months.
Your slab.
Why do you test for moisture?
Slabs can push water vapour up from below, and new concrete holds a lot of water. Too much moisture under a coating causes blisters. If it reads high, we use a moisture-tolerant primer or recommend waiting.
My floor has cracks. Can it still be coated?
Almost always. Cracks are chased out, filled and ground flush; control joints are kept working. If a crack is heaving, we’ll tell you honestly if that needs fixing first.
What about the stem walls?
The short concrete curbs around most garages catch salt splash. We can coat them in the same system for a wall-to-wall look. Optional, priced per linear foot.
Install.
How long does the install take?
Most single and double garages take one working day. Large floors, heavy repairs or a moisture primer can add a day. You’ll know the schedule before we start.
When can I walk and park on it?
Walk on it the next day. Wait a few days before driving in; cold garages take a little longer. We’ll give you exact dates on install day.
What do I need to do before you arrive?
Clear everything off the floor. Cabinets fixed to the wall can usually stay. We need power and access for the day.
Living with it.
How do I clean it?
Sweep or dust-mop, squeegee slush out in winter, and mop with a pH-neutral cleaner. Avoid vinegar and citrus degreasers. Put a pad under kickstands and jack stands.
Is it slippery when wet?
Flake already adds texture, and we can add a fine anti-slip aggregate to the clear coat. You’ll feel samples at the measure.
How much does it cost?
Ballpark $6–$9 per square foot, depending on condition, repairs, stem walls and finish. A typical double garage lands around $2,900 – $4,300 before tax. Exact written quote after a free measure.
See your floor done right.
Free on-site measure and a written price. No pressure.