Before: A DIY Epoxy Floor Coating That Couldn’t Handle the Seasons
In Upstate New York, garage floors take a beating—icy winters, slushy snowmelt, spring mud, and hot, humid summers. Some homeowners think they can tackle it all with a weekend and a DIY epoxy floor coating kit.
At first, it looks okay. But within the year, cracks break through. Moisture pools in the corners. The coating begins to flake, and tire marks embed into the surface. All that time and effort for something that doesn’t even last a full winter.
The problem?
- The product is water-based, with poor adhesion and low durability
- The floor is never properly prepped—no grinding, no repairs
- There’s minimal moisture mitigation, which is critical in a region with such seasonal swing
After: The GFC Hybrid Epoxy Floor System Built for Harsh Climates
Enter Garage Floor Coating of New York. Our team knows how to prep and protect floors in Upstate weather.
We begin by removing the failed coating, then going in with industrial diamond grinding to open the concrete’s surface. Cracks and spalls are repaired. Moisture testing is conducted to ensure the new finish will stay sealed and secure.
Then came our 2-day process:
- Day 1: Application of thick, slow-curing, moisture-mitigating 100%-solids epoxy base coat
- Day 1: Broadcast the customer-selected flake blend into the base coat
- Day 2: Two 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats that lock in beauty and stand up to road salt, rain, and heat
The difference? A durable, seamless hybrid polyaspartic and epoxy floor coating that not only looks great—but survives the Upstate climate year after year.
One Upgrade. Long-Term Peace of Mind.
DIY epoxy floor coatings may look promising on the shelf, but they’re no match for New York weather. Save yourself the redo and the removal costs.
Garage Floor Coating of New York delivers professional results that last. Contact us today for a free quote and discover what a real epoxy floor coating can do for your garage.