Choosing a garage floor coating is about much more than color or texture. The questions you ask during the estimating process can determine whether your floor lasts for decades, or starts failing fast.
Below is a simple installer interview homeowners can use before committing to an installer.
Can you install a 1-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating?
A professional answer should sound like this: “Yes, but we would rather do it right.”
If moisture levels in your concrete slab exceed 1%, which is very common, installing a 1-day system directly to concrete without proper moisture mitigation can lead to blistering or peeling over time. While faster installations use less material and labor, reputable installers test moisture levels first and recommend a 2-day system when conditions require it for long-term performance.
What types of coatings do you use?
Knowledgeable garage floor coating installers are proficient with multiple product types: epoxies, polyurethanes, and polyurea-polyaspartics. Each serves a specific role. Epoxies excel as primers and build coats, while polyurea-polyaspartics provide UV stability, chemical resistance, and durability as color and topcoats. The right system depends on your concrete and how the space is used.
How do you prepare the concrete?
Proper preparation requires professional diamond grinding to achieve the correct concrete surface profile. Cleaning alone or acid etching is not sufficient for long-term adhesion. Skilled installers understand that surface preparation is the foundation of a coating that lasts.
Are your garage floor coating products zero- or low-VOC?
Today’s premium coatings are designed to protect indoor air quality. Unfortunately, some contractors still rely on older products with high levels of volatile organic compounds. A professional installer should be able to provide technical data sheets that clearly outline VOC ratings and product safety information.
Can your coatings be applied in extreme hot or cold temperatures?
Environmental conditions directly affect how coatings cure and bond. An experienced installation team understands how to select coating products designed to perform under varying temperatures and humidity levels and apply them correctly throughout the year.
What does your warranty cover?
Warranties should be clear, specific, and easy to understand. Ask what is covered, what is excluded, and how workmanship and materials are protected over time so there are no surprises later.
Thinking about upgrading your garage? Reach out to Forte Garage Floor Coating to learn which garage floor coating option is right for your home and lifestyle.