DIY epoxy kits are easy to find—lined up at big-box stores, paint shops, and online retailers. They promise a quick, inexpensive way to upgrade your garage floor, and there’s an undeniable appeal to rolling up your sleeves and doing it yourself. But when it comes to garage floor coatings, the results rarely match the promise. What starts as a budget-friendly weekend project often becomes a costly mistake.
The Harsh Reality of New York Garages
Upstate New York garages see heavy abuse year-round. Vehicles track in road salt during icy winters, snow melt creates constant moisture, and summer humidity adds more stress. On top of that, there’s the wear and tear from bikes, tools, kids, pets, and daily traffic.
DIY garage floor coatings just can’t withstand these conditions. Within months, peeling, bubbling, and flaking are common. Salt leaves stains, moisture forms blisters beneath the surface, and soon the “upgrade” looks worse than bare concrete.
Why Warranties Matter
Here’s the truth: DIY kits don’t come with a safety net. When the coating fails—and it almost always does—you’re left with the repair bill. A professional garage floor coating, however, includes a warranty when installed by certified contractors. At Garage Floor Coating of New York, our warranties even cover moisture-related issues, something you’ll never get from an off-the-shelf kit.
Tools and Expertise You Can’t Buy
Proper installation isn’t about luck—it’s about process. Our crews use 800-pound planetary diamond grinders to profile the surface, HEPA-certified vacuums for dust-free preparation, and moisture testing to ensure long-term adhesion. Then we apply a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, UV-stable flakes, and dual polyaspartic topcoats for maximum durability.
This multi-layer system is designed for decades of performance, not months.
Leave the Heavy Lifting to Us
At Garage Floor Coating of New York, we’ve perfected the process so homeowners don’t have to gamble with trial and error. Your garage isn’t just a storage space—it’s the hardest-working entrance to your home. Let us install a coating that’s beautiful, durable, and built for everything New York throws at it.