A warranty can sound reassuring when you are shopping for a garage floor coating. Lifetime coverage. Long-term protection. Peace of mind. But too often, those promises fall apart when real problems show up.
That’s why Forte Garage Floor Coating is warning local homeowners: many warranties are built to protect the installer, not your garage floor. Before you commit to a contractor, these five questions can help you spot the warning signs.
1. Does the Warranty Truly Cover Moisture Problems?
This is the most important question in the entire garage floor coating decision. Many companies advertise strong warranties but quietly exclude moisture-related failures. They rely on moisture thresholds like 3 lbs MVER, 6 lbs MVER, or vague Tramex readings to deny claims.
Because moisture vapor moves through concrete continuously, these exclusions can instantly void coverage once a failure occurs.
2. Is a Moisture-Mitigating Primer Part of the Coating System?
If the answer is anything other than yes, consider it a red flag. Some contractors grind the floor, then claim they have “discovered” moisture and push costly last-minute upgrades. Moisture in concrete is not a surprise, it is expected.
We install a moisture-mitigating vapor barrier primer as a standard part of the system, without surprise charges.
3. Does the Warranty Include Tire Staining?
Plasticizer migration, also known as permanent tire staining, is a common issue even in moderate climates. Heat buildup in garage slabs causes tire compounds to leach into coatings. Many 1-day systems, thin epoxies, and lower-grade polyaspartics cannot handle it, so competitors quietly exclude tire staining from their warranties.
Forte’s multi-layer garage floor coating systems resist plasticizer migration using industrial-grade materials, a full flake broadcast layer, and dual polyaspartic clear coats.
4. Is the Garage Floor Coating Warranty Full Coverage or Limited?
Some “lifetime warranties” only sound good on paper. If labor or materials are excluded, homeowners end up paying most of the repair cost themselves.
We offer full-coverage warranties that include both labor and materials, with no fine-print loopholes.
5. Can You Provide Technical Data Sheets for Every Product You Use?
If an installer hesitates or cannot provide Technical Data Sheets, the products may be thin, untested, or not designed for long-term performance. Transparency matters when choosing a garage coating.
If you are comparing options, ask these five questions before you buy. Contact Forte Garage Floor Coating to learn how a properly installed concrete coating can deliver real protection, not just marketing promises.