A garage floor coating should be built for long-term durability, not quick turnaround. Asking the right questions during the estimating process helps reveal whether an installer is focused on performance or convenience.
Below are six questions homeowners in Western Colorado should ask before committing to a contractor.
1. Can you do a 1-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating installation?
The best answer is, “We can, but we would rather do it right.”
If moisture levels in your concrete exceed 1%, which is common, installing a 1-day system directly to concrete without proper moisture mitigation can lead to peeling or delamination. Installers focused on longevity test moisture levels first and recommend a 2-day system when conditions require it.
2. What types of coatings do you use?
Quality garage floor coatings rely on multiple coating types. Epoxies are typically used as primers and build coats, while polyurea-polyaspartics provide UV stability, chemical resistance, and durability as color and topcoats. Each material should be selected based on the concrete and how the space is used.
3. How do you prepare the concrete?
Concrete preparation is critical to long-term performance. Proper prep requires professional diamond grinding to achieve the correct concrete surface profile. Cleaning alone or acid etching does not provide the mechanical bond needed for a lasting garage floor coating.
4. Does your company use zero- or low-VOC products?
Some contractors still use older products with high levels of volatile organic compounds. Today’s premium garage floor coatings are available in zero- or low-VOC formulations. Your installer should be able to provide technical data sheets showing VOC ratings and safety information.
5. Can your coatings be applied in extreme hot and cold temperatures?
Western Colorado weather can present challenges. Experienced installers select coating products designed to perform under varying seasonal conditions and should be able to work year-round.
6. What is your warranty?
Warranties should be clear and specific. Ask what is covered, what is excluded, and how workmanship and materials are supported over time.
Ready to move forward with confidence? Contact Garage Floor Coating of Western Colorado to learn which option is right for your home.