The Gift That Finally Brought Their Garage to Life: Why a Garage Floor Coating Was the Perfect Choice

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It started as a passing comment during a fall cleanup. “One day, I want to make this space usable.” Like most homeowners, they meant the garage, a place that had become more of a dusty storage zone than anything else. The idea stuck, but time kept getting in the way. That’s what made this holiday surprise so memorable...a new garage ... Read More

From Storage to Showcase: Creative Basement Ideas That Start With a Basement Floor Coating

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Turning an under-used basement into a vibrant part of your home begins with the right foundation. A professional basement floor coating offers a moisture-mitigating primer and high-performance finish that seals out dampness, radon, mold and musty odors — so you can confidently convert the space. Transform It Into a Dedicated Remote Workspace With so many people working from home, your ... Read More

Thinking About an Epoxy Floor Coating? This Tool Lets You Visualize It in Your Home

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Choosing a new floor isn’t something you do every day. Between the styles, the installation options, and the lifetime of performance you expect, it pays to do a little research first. That’s where Garage Floor Coating of Michigan’s new Live Coatings Visualizer comes in—a simple, interactive way to see what your future epoxy floor coating could look like before you ... Read More

Epoxy Flooring in Bathrooms? Debunking Myths That Are Holding Back Your Remodel

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If you’ve heard that epoxy flooring is “just for garages,” you’re not alone. For years, this material has been associated with industrial or utility spaces—but that’s changing fast. Michigan homeowners are discovering that epoxy flooring is just as at home inside the house as it is in the garage. Let’s clear up a few misconceptions. Myth #1: Epoxy Flooring Doesn’t ... Read More

What Makes or Breaks a Garage Floor Coating Installation Experience

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When you invest in a garage floor coating, the finished floor is only part of the story. The real difference between an average experience and an exceptional one lies in how the process is handled. At Garage Floor Coating of Michigan, we know that small details along the way can either make or break your project. Here’s how the customer ... Read More

Waterproofing Basements in Michigan: The Smartest Move Before Fall Storms

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Michigan homeowners know that fall is anything but calm. One week it’s nonstop rain, the next it’s sleet or early snow. As temperatures drop, the freeze-thaw cycle sets in, making foundations especially vulnerable. Waterproofing basements before this cycle begins is the key to protecting your home long term. How Weather Damages Michigan Basements Water doesn’t need a large opening to ... Read More

The Ultimate Garage Flooring Care Guide: Expert Q&A

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Life in Michigan can get messy. Snow! Salt! Muddy boots! But your garage flooring doesn’t have to show it, especially if you’ve had a professional coating installed. Garage Floor Coating of Michigan has answered the top questions homeowners ask about keeping their garage flooring clean, durable, and looking great, no matter the season. Q: What’s wrong with 1-day coating systems? ... Read More

Homeowners: Don’t Fall for Fake Epoxy Flooring Promises

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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 ... Read More

Think Twice Before You DIY: Epoxy Floor Coatings That Last

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Why DIY Epoxy Floor Coatings Don't Hold Up in Michigan Weather If you're thinking about applying DIY epoxy floor coatings in your Michigan garage, it's time to reconsider. Between harsh winters, humid summers, and constant freeze-thaw cycles, a store-bought kit simply can’t withstand what Michigan throws at it. Most DIY kits are water-based or solvent-based, which means: Low durability and ... Read More

Why Homeowners Shouldn’t Trust 1-Day Claims About Garage Floor Epoxy

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Across Michigan, 1-day coating companies are making a bold claim: “Our coatings are 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!”. Sounds impressive—until you realize they’re not talking about professional-grade garage floor epoxy like we use at Garage Floor Coating of Michigan. They’re comparing to watered-down DIY kits sold in hardware stores. Let’s unpack what they’re really offering—and what they’re not. They’re ... Read More