Garage Floor Coating Checklist: 5 Things New York Homes Need

Upstate New York garages endure it all. Snow and slush in the winter, humid summers, and constant freeze-thaw cycles. A weak garage floor coating won’t survive those conditions for long.

Use this checklist to make sure your coating is built to last in the Northeast.

Was a Moisture-Mitigating Epoxy Primer Installed?

Moisture vapor rising from the concrete slab is a leading cause of coating failure. Without a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, bubbling and peeling are inevitable. Every durable garage floor coating in New York begins with this critical base layer.

Is the System Protected Against Hot Tire Transfer?

After long drives on the Thruway or summer commutes, vehicle tires bring extreme heat into the garage. On low-quality coatings, that heat causes plasticizers in the rubber to seep into the top layer, leaving permanent black tire marks or tackiness.

A true 2-day system with 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats (nothing less than 100%) prevents hot tire transfer and keeps your floor looking clean.

Does It Include UV-Stable Polyaspartic Topcoats?

Even in snowy regions, sunlight streaming into the garage can cause coatings to yellow or fade. Ordinary epoxy doesn’t stand up to UV rays. Only UV-stable polyaspartic topcoats keep a garage floor coating glossy and vibrant through years of exposure.

Can It Resist Heavy Impact and Abrasion?

From dropped tools to snow blowers and lawn equipment, Upstate garages see serious wear. Thin coatings chip and crack easily. A full-flake broadcast sealed with dual UV-stable polyaspartic topcoats creates a tough garage floor coating that’s built for daily use.

Will It Withstand Road Salt and Chemicals?

New York winters mean constant exposure to rock salt, slush, and ice melt—on top of oil, gas, and household cleaners. Weak coatings absorb these contaminants and break down. Professional-grade systems resist chemicals and salt, so your floor stays easy to clean.