In Houston’s hot, humid climate, many 1-day companies push polyurea or polyaspartic floor coatings as the perfect quick fix for garage floors. But while these coatings cure fast, industry experts say skipping proper moisture mitigation steps can lead to failure—costing homeowners thousands. Let’s bust the biggest myths about polyurea-polyaspartic floor coatings in Houston.
Myth: Houston’s Climate Doesn’t Require Moisture Mitigation
Fast-install companies often claim Houston’s heat means you don’t need to worry about trapped moisture.
Fact: Houston is one of the most humid regions in the country, with frequent rains and high groundwater levels. Even in hot conditions, moisture vapor rises through concrete slabs, especially during storms. Without a moisture-mitigating coating below your polyaspartic floor coating, this vapor causes bubbling, blistering, and delamination—often within months of installation.
Myth: Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Bond Perfectly Without Primers
Some companies argue polyurea-polyaspartic floor coatings are so strong they can be applied directly to bare concrete.
Fact: Top manufacturers like Sika, General Polymers, and Dur-A-Flex warn that polyaspartics cure too quickly to penetrate concrete pores. That’s why ASTM, ACI, and other standards recommend using a slow-curing 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy floor coating primer first. This primer blocks moisture vapor, creates a deep bond with the concrete, and ensures your polyaspartic topcoat lasts.
Myth: Lifetime Warranties Protect You
1-day companies love to advertise warranties on polyurea-polyaspartic floor coatings. Many are “limited lifetime”.
Fact: Read the fine print. Most exclude moisture-related failures or set strict moisture tolerance limits that make claims nearly impossible. At Garage Floor Coatings of Houston, we follow a rigorous 2-day process—moisture testing, proper CSP surface prep, and application of a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer coat before finishing with dual premium polyaspartic floor coatings. That’s why our warranty fully covers moisture-related failures—giving you real peace of mind.
Don’t fall for marketing shortcuts. Trust Garage Floor Coatings of Houston for a floor built to handle Houston’s humid, unpredictable conditions.