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

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 at risk—especially kids, pregnant women, and seniors.

The Solution: Polyaspartic Floor Coating with Anti-Skid Built In

At Garage Floor Coating of New York, we know there’s a smarter, safer way to protect your garage. We install premium, hybrid epoxy and polyaspartic floor coating systems with anti-skid technology. Our installation process is 2 full days (not just 1) that prioritizes both durability and slip resistance.

• Day 1: A thick, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat is applied as a moisture vapor barrier. It slowly penetrates and bonds with the concrete substrate providing strong adhesion and lasting moisture mitigation. Then, we broadcast your chosen flake blend into the “wet” base coat and allow it to cure overnight for deep penetration.
• Day 2: We return on day 2 to apply two separate, 100%-solids polyaspartic floor coating top coats. Into the 2nd coat, we blend ample polypropylene anti-skid aggregate to create a surface that’s easy to clean but tough against slips.

For spaces that need specialized options, we offer:

• Quartz or aluminum oxide for ramps, walkouts, and high-traffic areas
• GFC Media, a proprietary barefoot-safe anti-skid, for patios, pool decks, and indoor–outdoor transitions