3 Mistakes Homeowners Make by Not Waterproofing Basements in the Great Lakes

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Life around the Great Lakes means embracing four seasons of weather—wet falls, snowy winters, and spring thaws. Unfortunately, those same conditions put enormous stress on basements. Too often, homeowners delay or skip waterproofing basements, only to face costly repairs later. Here are three mistakes to avoid if you want to protect your home this fall. Mistake 1: Ignoring the Early ... Read More

Garage Floor Coating: Why Doing It Yourself Doesn’t Work

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A garage floor works hard all year, especially in Toledo. Snowy winters bring heavy road salt, while muggy summers push moisture into the concrete. It’s no surprise many homeowners see a garage floor coating as essential protection. Unfortunately, DIY kits marketed as quick fixes rarely hold up under these conditions. The Reality of DIY Kits A hardware store kit might ... Read More

Top 5 Reasons a Garage Floor Coating is a Good Investment in Toledo

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Your garage floor works harder than you might think. It supports heavy vehicles, withstands temperature swings, and takes on spills, dirt, and debris daily. Over time, bare concrete can crack, stain, and become difficult to maintain. For homeowners in the Great Lakes region, a garage floor coating delivers a major upgrade that’s both functional and financially smart. Here’s why. 1: Instant ... Read More

Beyond the Basics: Full Flake, Partial Flake, and Metallic Garage Floor Coatings Explained

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If you want your garage to work harder and look better, start from the ground up. A high-performance garage floor coating does more than protect concrete: it transforms your space with custom color, texture, and long-lasting durability. At Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes, we offer partial and full-flake and metallic coating systems designed for life in northwest Ohio. ... Read More

Where to Use Epoxy Flooring in Your Home, Beyond Just the Garage

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Homeowners throughout the Great Lakes region are discovering the full potential of epoxy flooring. It’s not just a garage solution anymore, it’s a durable, stylish upgrade for kitchens, basements, outdoor spaces, and more. If you’re wondering where epoxy flooring fits best in your home, we’ve got answers to the questions we hear most. Is epoxy flooring a good fit for ... Read More

Why 100%-solids Garage Floor Epoxy Is Essential

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In Northwest Ohio, your garage floor sees it all—freezing winters, humid summers, and heavy water runoff from snow and rain. Concrete in this climate constantly expands and contracts, and if your floor coating can’t keep up, it will fail. That’s why Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes uses a premium garage floor epoxy system built on a 100%-solids foundation. ... Read More

Why Garage Floor Epoxy Is the Best Base Coat for Your Garage

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In Toledo, garage flooring needs to do more than look good—it needs to last through freezing winters, rainy springs, and humid summers. That’s why Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes uses garage floor epoxy as the base layer in every system. Compared to quick-curing polyurea or polyaspartic base coats, a slow-curing, moisture-mitigating epoxy delivers better adhesion, protection, and durability ... Read More