Do you have a concrete garage floor?
If so, you shouldn’t leave it unprotected. If you do, it might incur some wear and tear. This will make it look older quicker. It may even cause you to need to replace the concrete sooner.
To protect your garage floor, you should use a coating. Many people use epoxy. Yet, epoxy comes with a slew of concerns, including air quality issues.
So, what other options exist? Below, we’ll get into alternatives that are better than the regular epoxy coatings. Keep reading to learn more!
Polyaspartic Coatings
Polyaspartic coatings have many advantages over epoxy ones.
First, polyaspartic coatings have low VOCs and no off-gassing, making it easier to breathe. By contrast, epoxy can cause breathing irritation.
Polyaspartic coatings also out-perform epoxy in terms of durability. They don’t scratch, chip, or scuff. Epoxy, on the other hand, is still to damage from abrasive objects.
Do you like the look and feel of granite? If so, polyaspartic coatings will serve as a great addition to your garage floor. This form of concrete coating lends the area a granite-like appearance and feel.
In addition, polyaspartic coats cure within 24 hours and are resistant to UV lights.
Polyurea Coatings
When it comes to protecting your garage floor, no other substance does it quite as well as polyurea.
This substance, which is an elastomer, comes from combining isocyanate and synthetic resin. Different isocyanate and resin formulations result in various setting times. The forms can also impact pigmentation and moisture resistance.
Polyurea shields concrete from abrasions. Yet, the surfaces require careful preparation, so you shouldn’t pour polyurea over unprepared concrete. Once a surface gets prepared well, the polyurea bonds to it well.
Its curing time usually lasts 2-5 minutes, making it one of the fastest coats. This leaves less time for bubbles to form.
It also has a great heat resistance and can withstand chemicals.
Do you need your garage floor to have the capacity to withstand a high amount of pulling? Polyurea does this. It has a tensile strength of 4350 psi. Check out our polyurea coating options!
Garage Floor Tiles
If you want to forego the chemical coatings, try garage floor tiles.
These interlocking tiles cover the entire surface of your garage floor. They are durable and come in a variety of colors, allowing you to personalize your garage. They minimize surface damage.
In addition, they’re easy to replace. If you need to, pop the damaged tile out and install a new one!
Ready to Forego Epoxy?
Epoxy coatings may be popular, but they’re far from your best option.
If you ask us, we’ll tell you that polyurea floorings are your best bet when it comes to protective coatings. As one of the toughest coatings on the market, it will provide you with the protection you need while providing an attractive finish.
Have questions? Ready to get your polyurea flooring done yet? Contact us today to get started!