Myth #1: “If It’s Labeled Epoxy Flooring, It Must Contain Epoxy”
Not necessarily. In the Grand Junction area, many 1-day companies are advertising “epoxy flooring” systems that don’t contain any epoxy at all. Instead, they use fast-curing polyurea-polyaspartic-only systems and rely on the name recognition of “epoxy” to attract homeowners.
At Garage Floor Coating Western Colorado, we don’t just borrow the name—we use the real material. Our 2-day system starts with a true 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat and finishes with two 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats for a floor that performs year after year.
Myth #2: “Polyaspartic Is Basically the Same as Epoxy”
Not when it’s used as the base coat. A polyurea-polyaspartic coating is an excellent top layer, but it’s simply not designed to bond directly to concrete. That’s where epoxy shines. Here’s why the base matters:
- Epoxy cures slowly and has the time to deeply penetrate the concrete; a polyurea-polyaspartic’s extremely fast cure time limits penetration.
- Epoxy applies thicker (it’s a “high-build” coating), offering a stronger foundation.
- Epoxy provides true moisture mitigation, essential in mountain climates where slabs see large temperature swings and hidden moisture pressures.
At GFC Western Colorado, we use epoxy as a moisture-mitigating coating to guard against delamination, bubbling, and failure.
Myth #3: “1-Day Systems Work Just as Well—They’re Just Faster”
The materials may be fast, but the performance can’t keep up. A polyuera-polyaspartic-only system might look good on install day—but under the stress of Colorado winters, garage equipment, and moisture-vapor transmission, these systems often don’t last.
That’s why we take the time to do it right. Our 2-day, moisture-mitigating epoxy flooring system gives the epoxy base coat time to cure properly before applying two durable 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats. The result? A floor that looks great and performs even better.
Western Colorado’s Real Epoxy Flooring Solution
Garage Floor Coating Western Colorado delivers more than marketing—we deliver performance. Our system includes:
- A 100%-solids moisture-mitigating epoxy base for long-term adhesion and moisture mitigation
- Two separate polyaspartic topcoats for UV protection and abrasion resistance
- A product that’s backed by a real warranty (we don’t exclude “moisture-related issues”)
- Full transparency—no shortcuts, no rebranded coatings
Contact us today to schedule your free estimate. Don’t settle for a floor that only sounds strong—choose the epoxy flooring system that actually is.