Think DIY Epoxy Floor Coatings Will Hold Up? Think Again.

Myth: You Can Install a Durable DIY Epoxy Floor Coating in One Afternoon

Plenty of Houston homeowners walk out of a home improvement store with a DIY epoxy floor coating kit and big expectations. The packaging promises durability, a fast cure, and a clean new look—all in a single day.

Reality: Speed Comes at the Expense of Quality

The truth? Those 1-day DIY epoxy kits are water-based or solvent-based, meaning:

• They offer poor moisture mitigation, especially in Houston’s humid climate
• They wear out fast under hot tires and heavy traffic

At Garage Floor Coatings of Houston, we install 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy floor coatings that deliver professional-grade performance. They don’t shrink, they don’t peel, and they’re built to last in the Texas heat.

Myth: A Clean Garage Floor Is Ready for Coating

DIY instructions often tell you to just sweep, rinse, and go. That’s a recipe for disaster in Houston, where heat and humidity can wreak havoc on under-prepped concrete.

Reality: Surface Prep Is Non-Negotiable

Our local Houston crew uses:

• Diamond grinders to profile the concrete and remove old residue
• Crack and joint repair products to restore a smooth, stable surface
• Moisture evaluation to catch moisture-vapor transmission issues before they cause delamination

Skipping these steps leads to bubbling, lifting, and costly rework—problems no DIY kit can prevent.

The 2-Day System That Outperforms Every Time

We don’t rush results. Our 2-day system is designed for durability and style:

• Day 1: Surface prep (diamond grinding and concrete repairs) and installation of our 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat
• Day 1: Broadcast of your selected flake blend in a full flake spread
• Day 2: Application of two 1005-solids polyaspartic topcoats that seal and protect your garage

That’s how you get a seamless, professional epoxy floor coating that stands up to the Texas elements.