The Anatomy of Real Epoxy Flooring: What Homeowners Should Know

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Not All “Epoxy Flooring” Is Built the Same In Upstate New York, your garage floor has to endure real stress—salt, snowmelt, moisture, and freeze-thaw cycles that test any coating. So when a contractor advertises “epoxy flooring,” it’s natural to assume you’re getting a thick, durable system that incorporates an epoxy at some point! But if that installer offers 1-day turnaround, ... Read More

Polyaspartic Floor Coatings as Base Coats: Your Questions Answered by Experts

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Upstate New York homeowners deal with heavy snow, spring rains, and year-round humidity that can wreak havoc on garage floors. If you’re considering "1-day" polyurea or polyaspartic floor coatings, here’s what industry experts want you to know. Do I Need Moisture Mitigation in Upstate New York? Yes. Snowmelt and rain saturate the ground, and concrete naturally absorbs moisture. Over time, ... Read More

From Bare Concrete to Summer-Ready Gym: Basement Floor Coatings

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Before: A Typical Basement Floor That Just Isn’t Gym-Ready Picture this: it’s summer in Upstate New York—humid, rainy, and unpredictable. You want to avoid the gym crowds and stay cool, so you head down to your basement to work out. But instead of a functional space, you’re met with: Moisture creeping through the concrete, creating that familiar musty smell and ... Read More

From Peeling DIY to a Polished Finish: Epoxy Floor Coatings That Work

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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 ... Read More

When “Stronger Than Garage Floor Epoxy” Backfires: The Anatomy of a Failed Coating

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Let’s look at how a garage floor coating failure unfolds—and why a professional garage floor epoxy system could prevent it. Picture this: A homeowner in Upstate New York hires a 1-day floor coating company. The promise? “Our product is 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!”. The job is done in a day. It looks sharp and glossy, and the price ... Read More

How a Garage Floor Coating Turns Your Garage Into a Real Home Office

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Upstate New York is full of homeowners making the most of their space—and that includes turning garages into a full-time home office. But if you’re thinking all it takes is a folding desk and decent Wi-Fi, think again. A cold, dusty garage won’t inspire focus or comfort. The transformation begins with a professional garage floor coating from Garage Floor Coating ... Read More

Don’t Leave It Unsealed: The Concrete Sealer You Need

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In Upstate New York, concrete faces a constant barrage—snow, salt, rain, and dramatic temperature swings. Whether it’s your driveway, patio, or garage floor, leaving concrete unsealed in this climate guarantees early damage. That’s why Garage Floor Coating of New York recommends GENIX, a deep-penetrating concrete sealer designed to protect your surfaces before problems begin. What Can Go Wrong Without a Concrete ... Read More

Garage Flooring: Your Top Questions About Moisture Answered

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Why is moisture such a big deal for garage flooring in Upstate New York? Because your garage slab is constantly exposed to water—even if you don’t see it. Moisture in the soil beneath the slab rises upward through the pores in the concrete. This process, called moisture-vapor transmission (MVT), can damage floors from the inside out. It’s especially aggressive in ... Read More

Tough Garage Flooring for Your Workshop: No More Mess

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Up here in Horseheads and across Upstate New York, garages pull double duty year-round. They’re tool sheds, build sites, and car bays—all rolled into one. But when your floor is still bare concrete, every project turns into a bigger mess. Garage flooring from Garage Floor Coating of New York gives you the surface your workshop deserves—strong, clean, and ready for ... Read More

The Mistake Upstate Homeowners Can’t Afford: Skipping Anti-skid Polyaspartic Floor Coatings

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In Upstate New York, garages face it all—heavy snow in the winter, muddy springs, and humid summers. Yet many homeowners mistakenly believe that bare concrete flooring is "strong enough" to handle it. And, coated concrete, if poorly installed, may be slippery when wet. A false sense of security can lead to dangerous slips and falls, putting family members of all ages ... Read More