Across Houston, 1-day coating companies are making one big promise: “Our coatings are 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!”. But what they don’t tell you is that they’re not talking about the kind of garage floor epoxy we install here at Garage Floor Coatings of Houston. Their comparison is to low-end, water-based DIY kits—not professional, moisture-mitigating, industrial systems like ours.
Here’s what else they’re not saying out loud:
They’re Not Comparing Apples to Apples
Their so-called “epoxy” isn’t a 100%-solids primer—it’s a cheap product from the hardware store. The claim that they’re stronger than epoxy is based on selective lab data and ignores real performance.
What we install:
- A 100%-solids garage floor epoxy primer that penetrates the slab and mitigates moisture (ASTM F3010 compliant)
- A full-flake broadcast for strength and visual consistency
- Two polyaspartic topcoats that protect against UV, abrasion, and chemicals
What they install:
- A thin layer of polyurea or polyaspartic applied directly to concrete
- One clear topcoat (often below 100%-solids)
- No moisture mitigation layer
“Stronger” Is a Misleading Claim
Their entire pitch hangs on one word—“stronger”—but they don’t define it. They rely on one lab metric like Shore D hardness and ignore what really counts in Houston’s high-humidity environment:
- Adhesion strength, so the coating stays bonded
- Moisture mitigation, to avoid bubbling and peeling
- Thickness, to hold up to wear, pressure, and impact
- UV and chemical resistance, especially in open garages under the sun
Our garage floor epoxy system handles all of it—because it’s built with long-term performance in mind.
They Might Test for Moisture—but They Don’t Stop It
One-day systems often skip the most important step: blocking moisture vapor. Concrete in Houston holds moisture deep below the surface, and without a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, coatings can blister, peel, and fail—sometimes within months.
That’s why we always start with vapor testing and install a 100%-solids epoxy base. It’s also why we offer a lifetime warranty against moisture-related coating failure. They can’t … because their system isn’t built to last.
They Rush the Job and Cut Layers
Why can they get in and out in a day? Because they skip:
- The epoxy base coat
- Buffing the flake layer before sealing
- The second polyaspartic topcoat that adds UV and chemical resistance
Fast doesn’t mean better—it just means less.
Get Garage Floor Epoxy That’s Houston-Ready
Houston’s combination of moisture, heat, and heavy garage use demands more than a thin, fast coating. You need a system that penetrates, protects, and performs.
Garage Floor Coatings of Houston delivers that—and backs it with science, not sales tactics.
Call today for your free consultation and get the garage floor epoxy system they don’t want you to know about.