When “Epoxy Flooring” Isn’t Really Epoxy at All
If you live in Michigan, you’ve likely seen ads for 1-day garage coatings claiming to be “epoxy flooring.” But here’s the truth: most of those systems don’t contain any epoxy. Instead, they rely entirely on polyurea-polyaspartic coatings, from base coat to top coat. These materials cure very quickly—allowing the system to be installed in the promised one day. But these systems simply don’t provide the strength or moisture mitigation that coating systems with a true moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat deliver.
At Garage Floor Coating of Michigan, we don’t play games with terminology. We install real moisture-mitigating epoxy flooring using a 2-day system built to last through Michigan’s unpredictable seasons.
The Pitfalls of 1-Day, Polyaspartic-Only Systems
Here’s what 1-day companies won’t tell you:
- Polyurea-polyaspartic coatings cure far too quickly (especially in the presence of moisture) to form a strong bond with concrete.
- These coatings go on thinner (they are not “high-build” coatings), meaning less durability under heavy use.
- They lack true moisture mitigation, making it risky in medium to high moisture and freeze-thaw conditions. (Polyurea-polyaspartics are not moisture vapor barriers).
When a polyurea-polyaspartic is used as the base coat, the result is a weaker system prone to peeling and delamination. That’s the last thing you want after a Michigan winter.
Why GFC’s 2-Day Epoxy Flooring System Works for Michigan
Garage Floor Coating of Michigan uses a time-tested, 2-day approach:
- Day 1: We apply a thick, 100%-solids moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat that deeply penetrates the concrete and forms a lasting bond. It acts as a moisture vapor barrier to prevent damage from Michigan’s high humidity and snowmelt.
- We broadcast your selected flake blend into the base coat in a thick, full flake spread.
- Day 2: We add two high-performance, 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats that resist UV rays, stains, and abrasion.
The result? A garage floor that’s beautiful, functional, and engineered to withstand everything from road salt to lawnmower scuffs.
The Real Deal in Epoxy Flooring for Midland Homes
With Garage Floor Coating of Michigan, you’re not just getting a product—you’re getting peace of mind. Our epoxy flooring systems are:
- Durable and long-lasting
- Backed by a real warranty (no exclusions to moisture-related issues)
- Designed to outperform fast-cure systems
- Incorporates a moisture-mitigating coating that protects from the ground up
Don’t settle for marketing tricks. When you want epoxy flooring that truly performs in Michigan, trust the experts who use the right materials the right way.
Contact Garage Floor Coating of Michigan today to schedule your free estimate.