In Toledo and the Great Lakes region, garage floors face constant challenges: high humidity, rain, snowmelt, and wide temperature swings. Unfortunately, many 1-day coating companies skip crucial steps, applying polyurea or polyaspartic floor coatings directly to concrete. Experts across the industry warn this shortcut leads to early coating failure, wasted money, and frustration for homeowners.
The Great Lakes Region Demands Moisture Mitigation
Porous concrete slabs in Ohio are rarely dry year-round. Moisture vapor naturally moves upward, especially during wet seasons or after thawing snow. Polyureas and polyaspartics cure too quickly to penetrate deeply into the concrete’s pores—without a moisture-mitigating epoxy floor coating primer, the bond remains weak. That means:
- Trapped moisture vapor creates hydrostatic pressures
- Bubbling, peeling, and delamination appear within months
- Warranties often exclude moisture-related issues
Industry Standards Require More Than Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
Leading manufacturers like Sika, Dur-A-Flex, and General Polymers, along with respected industry groups such as ASTM International and ACI, recommend:
- Moisture testing every concrete slab
- Preparing the surface to Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) standards
- Using 100%-solids epoxy floor coating primers as moisture vapor barriers
- Applying polyaspartic floor coatings as topcoats, only after application of a proper moisture-mitigating epoxy primer
ASTM F3010 in particular mandates moisture vapor control beneath resinous coatings. Ignoring these guidelines to finish a job in one day puts your floor—and your wallet—at risk.
Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes Follows Best Practices
At Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes, we never skip steps just to be fast. Our proven 2-day system ensures:
- Moisture testing on every slab
- Application of a 100%-solids moisture-mitigating coating primer
- Topcoating with high-grade, 100%-solids polyaspartic floor coatings built to handle the Midwest’s extreme weather
We fully back every floor with 15-year warranties—including coverage for moisture-related issues that most 1-day companies exclude.
Your garage deserves better than a rushed job. Trust the experts at Garage Floor Coating – The Great Lakes to deliver lasting quality.