Garage floor guides
Garage floor and concrete coating guides for Middle Tennessee
Plain-English advice on epoxy, polyaspartic, finishes, preparation, moisture, cracks, care and outdoor concrete, written for Tennessee property owners.
Garage floorsEpoxy vs. Polyaspartic Garage Floors: Which Is Right for You?Epoxy and polyaspartic are the two most common garage floor coatings. Here is how they differ in cure time, sunlight, thickness and finish.Read the guide
Garage floorsChoosing a Garage Floor Finish: Flake, Metallic, Quartz or Solid ColorFlake, metallic, quartz and solid color floors each look and feel different. Here is how to choose one for your garage.Read the guide
PreparationHow to Prepare Your Garage for a Floor CoatingA little planning makes coating day smoother. Here is what to clear, what to tell your installer and what to expect before the floor is coated.Read the guide
TroubleshootingWhy Garage Floor Coatings Peel, and How to Prevent ItPeeling and bubbling coatings almost always trace back to preparation, moisture or the wrong product. Here is what goes wrong and how to avoid it.Read the guide
MoistureConcrete Moisture and Floor Coatings: What Every Owner Should KnowMoisture in a slab can blister coatings. Learn how vapor moves, how it is tested and what can be done about it before you coat.Read the guide
CareCaring for a Coated Garage Floor: Cleaning Tips That Protect the FinishA coated floor is easy to care for, but a few habits keep it bright. Here is how to clean it, what to avoid and how to handle spills.Read the guide
ConcreteGarage Floor Cracks: What They Mean and What to DoNot every crack is a problem. Learn the difference between shrinkage cracks and structural cracks and when to repair before coating.Read the guide
ConcreteHow Long to Wait Before Coating New ConcreteFresh concrete needs time to cure and dry before a coating goes on. Here is what drives the wait and how it is checked.Read the guide
OutdoorsOutdoor Concrete Coatings and Tennessee WeatherSun, rain, freeze-thaw and salt all work on outdoor concrete. Learn what coatings and sealers hold up and how to maintain them.Read the guide
CommercialChoosing a Floor Coating for a Shop or WarehouseShops and warehouses ask more of a floor than a garage does. Here is how to match a coating to traffic, chemicals, cleaning and downtime.Read the guide
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