Houston throws a unique mix of heat, humidity, and heavy vehicle traffic at garage flooring. Fortunately, our coatings are built to handle it all, as long as you avoid a few key mistakes. At Garage Floor Coating of Houston, we help homeowners keep their floors in peak condition for 30 years or more. Here’s how.
Mistake #1: Thinking It’s Maintenance-Free
Garage flooring is designed to be durable, but it still needs a basic cleaning routine. Ignoring dust, leaf litter, or automotive fluids can lead to buildup and wear over time.
What to Do Instead: Sweep or blow out debris regularly, then mop with warm water and a diluted Wash & Wax cleaner (1 oz per gallon) for a deeper clean. No need to rinse—just mop, dry, and go. Follow with a microfiber dust mop for maximum shine.
Mistake #2: Using Harsh or Oily Cleaning Products
In Houston, many homeowners reach for degreasers to handle messy garage work, but these products can break down the topcoat of your garage flooring.
What to Do Instead: Stick with automotive-grade Wash & Wax products. These are designed for sealed surfaces and won’t leave behind a cloudy film. Keep a bottle of WD-40 on hand for sticky messes like gum, tar, or caulk.
Mistake #3: Letting Spills and Standing Water Sit
Texas storms and Gulf humidity can mean frequent wet floors. Letting water, oil, or chemicals sit too long—even on high-quality coatings—can dull the finish or create residue over time.
What to Do Instead: Wipe spills quickly. For storm runoff, use a floor squeegee to move water out. Our coatings are spill-proof, stain-resistant, and moisture-resistant—just wipe it up and move on with your day.
Mistake #4: Choosing the Wrong Coating System
1-day polyurea-polyaspartic systems applied directly to concrete often fail to include true moisture mitigation, leading to peeling (delamination).
What to Do Instead: Go with a 2-day, full-chip moisture-mitigating epoxy system from Garage Floor Coating of Houston. With a 100%-solids epoxy primer and two polyaspartic topcoats, it’s built to last decades—and backed by a real warranty against all moisture-related issues.
Your Garage Flooring Should Be Tough, Not Temperamental
With the right system and a few smart habits, your garage flooring can handle whatever Houston throws at it. Contact Garage Floor Coating of Houston today for your free quote and expert tips.