In Akron, many 1-day garage floor coating companies promise a brand-new floor in record time. But speed often comes at the cost of durability. To finish in a single day, some installers skip a critical step called moisture mitigation, and that’s the reason so many of these floors start peeling, bubbling, or delaminating in short order.
Here’s what really happens: most 1-day crews apply a polyaspartic or polyurea coating directly to bare concrete. These fast-curing products don’t have time to penetrate the surface and form a strong bond. (And they can only be applied thinly). Moisture trapped beneath the coating builds pressure until the wafer-thin, poorly-penetrating polyurea-polyaspartic base coat begins to lift. And the entire coating system, no matter the number of layers, is only as strong as it’s primer coat! Using the quick-curing polyurea-polyaspartic as the primer coat is a shortcut that saves hours but shortens the life of your floor dramatically.
What the Experts Recommend
Industry leaders like Sherwin-Williams (General Polymers), Benjamin Moore (Corotech), Sika, BASF, Tnemec, Euclid Chemical, Stonhard, and Eco-CorFlex all agree—every slab should be moisture-tested before coating, and a 100% solids epoxy moisture vapor barrier should always be used beneath any polyaspartic or polyurea topcoat.
Even manufacturers such as ArmorPoxy and VersaFlex make it clear: these coatings are meant as top layers only, not as primers. Skipping that epoxy base goes directly against manufacturer specifications and puts homeowners at risk for early coating failure.
The Problem With “Moisture Warranties”
Many 1-day companies claim to offer moisture protection, but read the fine print. Their coatings typically tolerate only 3–4 lbs MVER or 75–80% relative humidity—levels that most Ohio garage slabs exceed regularly. Once moisture pressure builds, the coating separates, and those limited warranties don’t apply.
The Forte Difference
At Forte Garage Floor Coating, we don’t rush the process. We do it right. Every project begins with moisture testing. When needed, we apply a true epoxy vapor barrier capable of withstanding up to 100% RH and 20 lbs MVER or more.
That’s why we’re a 2-day company, not a 1-day shortcut. Our systems follow ASTM and industry standards, and our warranties include real moisture protection. The result? A garage floor coating that performs beautifully for decades, not just a couple of years.
Don’t Pay the Price for a Fast Job
A fast garage floor coating may look good at first, but skipping the primer guarantees long-term failure. When it comes to protecting your investment, choose expertise over speed.
GarageFloorCoating.com follows industry standards, uses manufacturer-approved systems, and delivers coatings backed by science—not shortcuts. Choose the company that does it right the first time, so your floor looks incredible and stays that way for decades.