Why 1-Day Systems Fail to Deliver True Epoxy Flooring
In the Great Lakes region, garage floors take a beating. Between snow, salt, humidity, and heat, homeowners need a real solution—not clever marketing. Unfortunately, many 1-day companies in the Toledo area are selling polyaspartic-only coatings under the name “epoxy flooring.”
At Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes, we don’t play that game. Our 2-day epoxy flooring system starts with a true 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat and finishes with two 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats engineered for long-term durability.
Polyaspartic Is Great—But Only as a Topcoat
Polyaspartic (an aliphatic polyurea) has its place. It’s tough, glossy, and UV-resistant. But when companies use it as a base coat, the problems stack up quickly:
- The material cures far too quickly to form a deep bond with concrete (this is especially true in the presence of moisture in the concrete).
- It’s thin (its not a “high-build” coating) and prone to wearing down faster.
- It lacks the strength and moisture mitigation needed to handle high hydrostatic pressure—especially near Lake Erie.
That’s why our epoxy base coat is the key to long-lasting garage floors. As a moisture-mitigating coating, it forms a strong, thick barrier against peeling, bubbling, and delamination.
The GFC Great Lakes System: Epoxy Strength Meets Polyaspartic Finish
Our 2-day system includes:
- A 100%-solids moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat that deeply penetrates and grips the concrete, protecting against moisture-vapor transmission.
- A full-flake broadcast of your chosen flake blend.
- Two 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats for a gorgeous, UV-stable finish that resists abrasions, chemicals, and stains.
This isn’t just a surface-level upgrade—it’s a full-performance flooring system built for the Great Lakes climate.
Get Real Epoxy Flooring in Toledo—Not Just a Marketing Phrase
Whether you’re in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, or the Northeast, the garage floor coating market is full of big claims. The term “epoxy flooring” has become a catch-all, and unfortunately, that means some homeowners end up with systems that don’t live up to the name.
When you choose GarageFloorCoating.com, you get:
- A true epoxy base coat for superior strength
- A complete, multi-layer system designed for durability
- A moisture-mitigating coating that stands up to weather, wear, and time
- Transparency, quality, and performance you can trust
Contact GarageFloorCoating.com today to schedule your free estimate. Get the real epoxy flooring system—not just the label.