5 Reasons Your Garage Floor Coating Could Fail

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A professionally installed garage floor coating can transform your Phoenix garage into a space that’s beautiful, durable, and functional. But not all coatings, or installers, are created equal. If you’ve ever seen peeling, fading, or cracking floors, it’s usually because one of these five issues was overlooked.

Skipping True Moisture Mitigation

The desert may be dry, but Phoenix garages aren’t immune to moisture vapor rising from the concrete slab. Without a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, a coating won’t bond properly, leading to bubbles, peeling, or delamination.

A long-lasting garage floor coating always begins with a true moisture barrier, not just surface prep.

Hot-Tire Transfer in Summer Heat

Phoenix summers push concrete and tires to their limits. When cars pull in after a long drive, hot tires can literally pull the coating off the floor or cause discoloration. Inferior 1-day systems are especially vulnerable to hot-tire transfer.

A professional-grade 2-day system with 100%-solids (nothing less) polyaspartic topcoats ensures your garage floor coating won’t lift under pressure.

UV Exposure and Sun Fading

Our Valley of the Sun delivers year-round UV exposure, which wreaks havoc on coatings that aren’t designed for it. Yellowing, chalking, or fading often occur when installers use products that aren’t UV-stable.

The right garage floor coating includes two separate 100%-solids polyaspartic finishes engineered to resist the Arizona sun.

Daily Wear and Heavy Impact

From tool drops to dragged lawn equipment, daily garage use takes its toll. Thin or improperly applied coatings chip and crack under impact. A full-broadcast flake system with dual polyaspartic layers creates a garage floor coating that’s tough enough to withstand everyday abuse.

Harsh Chemicals and Stains

Gasoline, motor oil, and household cleaners can eat away at weak coatings. Once compromised, the floor becomes stained and unprotected. A professional system provides chemical resistance, so spills wipe away without damage or lingering marks.

Your Phoenix garage deserves more than a quick-fix coating that fails in the first year. At Garage Floor Coating of Phoenix, we use proven 2-day systems with true moisture mitigation, UV-stable polyaspartic topcoats, and a lifetime warranty against delamination.

Contact us today to schedule your free estimate and protect your floor for decades to come.

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