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 ...

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 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 ...

Garage Floor Epoxy: What Can Go Wrong Without the Right Base Coat

Garage Floor Epoxy

Imagine this: You’ve just had a brand-new garage floor installed in your Northeast Ohio home. It looks great on day one—smooth finish, bold color, and a quick "1-day" turnaround. But fast forward and things start to change. Peeling. Bubbling. Cracks. This is what can go wrong when the wrong base coat is used—and it’s more common than you think. At Forte ...

5 Reasons Your Garage Flooring Needs an Upgrade This Spring

Garage Flooring

Spring in Northeast Ohio means thawing snow, surprise rainstorms, and a whole lot of mud. If you’re tired of tracking grime into your home or scrubbing stains out of your garage floor, it may be time for an upgrade. Forte Garage Floor Coating offers a durable, low-maintenance garage flooring system designed to stand up to Ohio’s unpredictable spring conditions. Here’s ...

GFC Polyaspartic Flooring: The Truth About Hot-Tire Transfer

Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Myth: All Garage Floor Coatings Protect Against Hot-Tire Transfer Many homeowners assume that any garage floor coating will provide protection against moisture, stains, peeling, and hot-tire transfer. Some companies even market their 1-day polyurea or 1-day polyaspartic coatings as durable, long-lasting solutions. The reality, however, is that not all coatings are created equal, and many fail when exposed to the ...

Spring Cleaning: The Garage Flooring Upgrade That Makes It Easier

Garage Flooring

Spring cleaning in Northeast Ohio is no small task. After months of snow, road salt, and moisture buildup, your garage often ends up as the dirtiest part of your home. Dust, grime, and stains settle into concrete, making cleanup harder than it needs to be. On top of that, reorganizing and moving heavy storage bins can damage unprotected floors. If ...

Protect Your Home from Winter Grime with a Garage Floor Coating

Garage Floor Coating

Winter in Northeast Ohio doesn’t just stay outside. Snow, slush, and road salt cling to boots, tires, and anything else that enters your garage. This creates a real mess that’s tough to contain. Without the right protection, this grime doesn’t stop at your garage. It spreads into your home, damaging floors and leaving behind stains, moisture, and debris. A garage ...