Itโs easy to see why DIY epoxy kits catch the eye of Michigan homeowners. Theyโre neatly packaged, relatively inexpensive, and marketed as a quick weekend project. On the surface, the promise of a shiny new garage floor coating for less money sounds appealing. But the reality? These consumer-grade products rarely deliver professional resultsโand often cost more in the long run.
In fact, if the choice is between using a DIY kit or leaving your concrete bare, skipping the kit may be the smarter option. Once a failed coating starts peeling, bubbling, or flaking, the problem is far worse than where you began.
Why We See So Many Failed DIY Floors
A large portion of our work in Michigan involves fixing DIY installations gone wrong. By the time homeowners call us, weโre usually looking at peeling sections, moisture bubbles, or discolored patches. At that stage, thereโs no quick fixโthe failed product must be ground off completely and replaced with a professional system. That redo is almost always more expensive than hiring a pro from the start.
What Professional Installation Includes
A garage floor coating thatโs built to last requires far more than paint and a roller. A professional installation provides:
- Moisture-mitigating epoxy primer for a secure bond.
- UV-stable flakes that retain their color against Michigan sunlight.
- Dual polyaspartic topcoats for chemical and abrasion resistance.
- Full technical data sheets for every product used.
- A written warranty that covers moisture-related failures.
These arenโt extrasโtheyโre the foundation of a system that performs for decades.
Why DIY Products Canโt Compete
Professionals also bring tools and expertise DIY kits canโt match:
- 800-pound planetary grinders for deep surface prep.
- HEPA vacuums to ensure a dust-free base.
- Industrial-grade polymers designed for moisture and chemical protection.
You wonโt find a true moisture-mitigating epoxy in a retail kit.
The Garage Floor Coating of Michigan Difference
Our certified installers work exclusively with Eco-CorFlex Industrial Polymersโmaterials designed for industrial-grade performance, not weekend projects. If you want a floor thatโs durable, beautiful, and backed by a warranty that matters, skip the DIY gamble and call the pros first.