Garage Flooring Warranties: What to Look Out For

A flawless finish doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t last. In the Toledo area, fluctuating moisture levels and year-round temperature shifts can wreak havoc on garage flooring—and not all warranties are built to handle that. Knowing what’s actually covered can save you serious headaches down the line.

The Most Common Garage Flooring Warranty Gaps

When comparing contractors, it’s easy to be swayed by quick turnaround times or low prices. But a strong warranty should always be part of the conversation. Ask these three questions:

• How long is the coverage? Many 1-day installs offer “limited lifetime” warranties that cover surface-level issues.
• Is moisture damage included? Coating failures often start from beneath. If damage from moisture-vapor transmission or hydrostatic pressure isn’t covered, you’re at risk.
• What about hot-tire transfer (aka plasticizer migration)? Heated tires can lift or stain topcoats, and many warranties won’t cover this incredibly common issue.

If those questions don’t have clear answers, the garage flooring system may not be built—or backed—to last.

Why GFC Great Lakes Backs Your Garage Flooring

At Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes, we take our warranty seriously. That’s why we offer a 15 year warranty on our full-flake garage flooring systems, including:

• Moisture damage coverage—thanks to our 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat, which forms a durable bond that protects against water intrusion. It acts as a thick moisture vapor barrier!
• Hot-tire transfer protection—our high-quality, 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats resist the softening and staining that occur with lesser products.
• A multi-layered, 2-day installation process that prioritizes longevity over speed.

While other contractors rush the job with thin, fast-curing polyurea or polyaspartic base coats, we invest in performance—and that’s why we stand behind every floor.