Comments on: Important Tips on How to Choose a Floor Coating Contractor

By: Shea

Shea — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:48:05 +0000

In reply to Joe H. Hi Joe. Both systems can perform very well. We tend to favor epoxy basecoats for full flake applications since it cures slower and has more time to penetrate the concrete to achieve the best bond. They are typically thicker as well. However, it all depends on the solids content and products being used. Polyaspartic in general is a great topcoat since it is U.V. stable, highly resistant to chemicals, and wears well. However, I would ask to see the data sheets for the products each company is using so that you can compare for yourself. We have an article here that explains how to read data sheets. The apron outside the door is always a bit tricky. Polyaspartic coatings and color flakes are U.V. stable and will not fade in direct sunlight. Many times it is fine to extend past the door in milder climates. However, in more extreme seasons, it's possible for moisture to get under the coating via the expansion joint and cause delamination issues. That is why many will not warranty that section if it is coated. If you fill the joint with a self-leveling joint sealer such as SikaFlex SL, you will lessen the chance of that happening.

By: Joe H

Joe H — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:40:31 +0000

Thank you for a great article. I can use some more advice…we are considering two floor coating franchise companies for our installation – Garage Experts (GE) and Hello Garage (HG). GE uses an epoxy base coat, flakes and a polyaspartic top coat and provides a lifetime warranty. HG uses polyaspartic for both base and top coats with flakes in between and provides a limited warranty. Both firms say their product/method is the best and most durable (of course!).
They don’t agree on the apron outside the garage doors. GE says there is no problem to coat the apron and HG says they can’t guarantee the apron due to UV and temperature extremes and don’t recommend coating it. We are in the northern Midwest with seasonal extremes.
Any insight you can provide is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

By: Shea

Shea — Tue, 24 May 2022 17:27:13 +0000

In reply to Shabnam Zaidi. Hello Shabnam. Tailored Living is a garage renovation and home storage organization franchise. They use good products, but like all franchises, the quality of work depends on the installers for each individual franchise. The floor system that Garage Ovation uses is called Roll On Rock by Versatile Products. We did an article about it here.

By: Shabnam Zaidi

Shabnam Zaidi — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:54:13 +0000

Have you heard of a franchise Tailored Living and will you recommend them?

There is another company called Garage ovation –
I cannot figure out if this is a good material. Can you please share your feedback.

For standard garage applications the epoxy is 4195 Epoxy for Garage Floors & Concrete | GarageCoatings.com .
Of course theres also the topcoat material as well that should be considered 5085 Polyaspartic 3 Gal Kit | GarageCoatings.com

By: Bob Rockwood

Bob Rockwood — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:07:27 +0000

Thanks for the great tips!

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:45:33 +0000

In reply to Shea. Perfect, your link was exactly what I was looking for! Your information rocks - thanks so much!