A garage floor coating is only as good as the process behind it. Asking the right questions before choosing an installer can help you avoid shortcuts that lead to early failure.
Below are six questions homeowners in Houston should ask during the estimating process to better understand how long a garage floor coating is likely to last.
1. Can you do a 1-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating installation?
The correct answer is, “We can, but we would rather do it right.”
If moisture levels in your concrete exceed 1%, which is very common in Houston, installing a 1-day system directly to concrete without proper moisture mitigation can lead to blistering or delamination. Installers focused on longevity test moisture levels first and recommend a 2-day system when conditions require it.
2. What types of coatings do you use?
Your installer should have access to multiple coating product types. Epoxies are commonly used as primers and build coats, while polyurea-polyaspartics provide UV stability, chemical resistance, and durability as color and topcoats. Each material should be selected based on your concrete and how the space is used.
3. How do you prepare the concrete?
Concrete preparation plays a major role in coating performance. Proper prep requires professional diamond grinding to achieve the correct concrete surface profile. Cleaning alone or acid etching does not provide the bond needed for long-term adhesion.
4. Does your company use zero- or low-VOC products?
Some contractors still use older products with high levels of volatile organic compounds. Today’s premium garage floor coatings are available in zero- or low-VOC formulations. Your installer should be able to provide technical data sheets that clearly show VOC ratings and product safety information.
5. Can your coatings be applied in extreme hot and cold temperatures?
Houston weather can present challenges. Experienced installers select coating products designed to perform under varying seasonal conditions and should be able to work year-round.
6. What is your warranty?
A warranty can reveal how confident an installer is in their process. Look for clear explanations of what is covered, what is excluded, and how workmanship and materials are supported over time.
A garage floor coating built to last depends on proper moisture mitigation, correct material selection, surface preparation, and experienced installation.
Ready to move forward with confidence? Contact Garage Floor Coating of Houston to learn which option is right for your home.