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 Not Talking About True Garage Floor Epoxy
The garage floor epoxy we install is nothing like the kits these companies compare themselves to. Our industrial-strength system includes:
- A 100%-solids epoxy primer that seals and protects concrete, compliant with ASTM F3010 standards for moisture mitigation
- A full-flake broadcast layer for texture, visual appeal, and durability
- Two coats of polyaspartic topcoat that deliver UV stability and chemical resistance
Now compare that to their system:
- A single thin coat of polyurea or polyaspartic, applied directly to concrete
- One clear topcoat (often less than 100%-solids)
- No moisture testing, no mitigation layer
What Does “Stronger” Even Mean?
These companies cherry-pick metrics like Shore D hardness, but true durability isn’t about one lab value. To last in Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles and garage traffic, a coating must offer:
- Adhesion strength to stay bonded long term
- Moisture mitigation to prevent bubbling and peeling
- System thickness to withstand wear and impact
- UV and chemical resistance for lasting beauty and performance
In every one of those categories, our multi-layer garage floor epoxy system outperforms theirs.
Moisture Is a Real Threat in Michigan Slabs
Michigan homes face high humidity and significant ground moisture. Skipping a moisture-mitigating epoxy base puts your floor at serious risk for delamination and failure—sometimes within months of installation.
That’s why Garage Floor Coating of Michigan uses moisture-vapor testing and includes an epoxy primer on every job. And it’s why we confidently offer a lifetime warranty against moisture-related coating failure.
Don’t fall for shortcuts. When it comes to garage floor epoxy in Michigan, quality and moisture protection matter.Get a system built for the long haul—reach out to Garage Floor Coating of Michigan for your free quote today.