Myth vs. Reality: What You Need to Know About DIY Epoxy Floor Coatings

Epoxy Flooring

Myth: All Epoxy Floor Coatings Are Basically the Same It’s a common belief—especially among DIYers in Akron and Cleveland—that all epoxy floor coatings are created equal. If it says “epoxy” on the label, it must work, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. DIY Epoxy kits sold at hardware stores are usually water-based or solvent-based formulas designed to be thin and ...

What 1-Day Coating Companies Don’t Tell You About Garage Floor Epoxy

Garage Floor Epoxy

In Akron and Cleveland, 1-day floor coating companies love to boast: “Our coatings are 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!”. But what they don’t tell you is that they’re not talking about real, professional-grade garage floor epoxy systems like the ones we install at Forte Garage Floor Coating. They’re comparing themselves to weak DIY kits—and hoping you won’t notice the ...

What Makes a Great Home Office? Start with a Garage Floor Coating

Garage Floor Coating

When you’re setting up a home office in Akron or Cleveland, the first things that come to mind are usually the desk, the chair, and maybe a new monitor. But there’s one critical detail homeowners often overlook: the floor. If you’re working in your garage, the right garage floor coating is the foundation for comfort, durability, and daily productivity. And ...

From Damaged to Durable: The Concrete Sealer You Can Count On

Concrete Sealing

In places like Akron and Cleveland, concrete goes through a lot. Winters bring road salt and freeze-thaw cycles. Spring brings heavy rain. And year-round traffic leaves behind stains, grime, and wear. Over time, unsealed driveways, walkways, and patios lose their strength—and their curb appeal. That’s where Forte Garage Floor Coating steps in with GENIX, a high-performance concrete sealer that restores and ...

Garage Flooring: The Moisture-Vapor Transmission Fix That Transforms Your Space

Garage Flooring

Before: A Garage Floor Breaking Down Due to Moisture Vapor Transmission Northeast Ohio homeowners know the routine: wet winters, humid summers, and freezing nights all take a toll on your garage. Even brand-new garage flooring can start to fail early—peeling, bubbling, or cracking despite careful upkeep. The real problem usually isn’t wear and tear—it’s what’s happening inside the concrete. Moisture ...

Garage Flooring That Solves 5 Common Workshop Hazards

Garage Flooring

If you’re serious about building a garage workshop in the Akron or Cleveland area, your flooring matters more than you think. Bare concrete may seem tough—but it can turn every project into a safety risk or cleanup nightmare. With high-performance hybrid epoxy and polyaspartic garage flooring from Forte Garage Floor Coating, you can avoid the most frustrating hazards DIYers face. ...

Prevent Garage Falls with an Anti-skid Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Northern Ohio weather is unpredictable—snow in the winter, rain in the spring, and humidity all summer long. It’s no surprise that garage floors in the Akron and Cleveland area often become slick and hazardous. Whether it’s snowmelt from boots, water tracked in from the driveway, or just moisture in the air, a smooth concrete floor can quickly become a danger ...

The Truth About Garage Floor Epoxy: Why 100%-Solids Matters

Garage Floor Epoxy

You’ve probably heard the buzz about garage floor coatings—fast installs, “just as good” alternatives, and budget-friendly options. But here’s the truth: not all concrete coatings are created equal. At Forte Garage Floor Coating, we install a moisture-mitigating, 100%-solids garage floor epoxy as the base coat. It’s the only option that delivers real durability, moisture mitigation, and long-term value. Myth #1: ...

The Garage Flooring Warranty Checklist

Garage Flooring

When upgrading your garage flooring in the Akron–Cleveland area, don’t let the warranty be an afterthought. A floor that looks great on day one can fail quickly if it’s installed with cheap materials and the wrong application process—and most warranties won’t help when that happens. That’s why we created this checklist: so you’ll know exactly what to look for before ...