Epoxy and Polyurea-Polyaspartic Flooring: What’s the Difference?

Garage Floor Coating

Homeowners researching polyaspartic flooring often see epoxy mentioned alongside it and assume the two products serve the same purpose. In reality, epoxy and polyurea-polyaspartic coatings play very different roles inside a professionally installed garage floor coating system. Knowing how each material works helps ensure your floor performs long after installation day. The Role of Epoxy Floor Coating Beneath Polyaspartic Flooring ...

6 Garage Floor Coating Questions Every Installer Should Be Able to Answer

Garage Floor Coating

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 ...

Moisture Meter Scams: Why One-Day Polyurea Floors Fail in Northeast Ohio Garages

Epoxy Floor Coating

In the Akron–Cleveland area, moisture problems are often blamed on weather. Freeze-thaw cycles, rain, snow, and humidity make it easy to assume concrete slabs are unpredictable. In reality, one thing is consistent everywhere: every concrete slab contains moisture. The real issue is not whether moisture exists. It is whether a polyurea garage floor coating system is engineered for moisture mitigation ...

See How an Epoxy Floor Coating Would Look in Your Home with the Live Coatings Visualizer

Garage Floor Paint

It’s one thing to imagine your dream garage floor—it’s another to see it. Forte Garage Floor Coating makes that possible with the Live Coatings Visualizer, an interactive design tool that shows how different epoxy floor coating styles will look in your own home. With just a photo, you can explore the same full-flake systems Forte installs across Northeast Ohio. Preview ...

Customer Service Tips for a Stress-Free Garage Floor Coating Installation

Garage Floor Coating

For homeowners in Akron and Cleveland, investing in a garage floor coating means more than just upgrading your space—it’s about choosing a company that delivers both quality floors and a stress-free experience. A smooth installation depends as much on customer service as it does on craftsmanship. That’s exactly what you can expect with Forte Garage Floor Coating. Communication That Builds ...

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 ...

Why Epoxy Flooring Beats Concrete Paint Every Time

Concrete Paint

In the Akron and Cleveland areas, concrete surfaces are everywhere—driveways, patios, garages, and basements all rely on concrete for durability and function, and that’s just in the home. Concrete surfaces are abundant in industrial and commercial properties as well. When these surfaces start to look faded or worn, many homeowners consider concrete paint as a quick fix. While paint might offer ...

Waterproofing Basements in Cleveland: Why So Popular These Days?

Waterproofing Basements

If you’ve been thinking about waterproofing your basement, you probably already know the practical benefits. Where heavy rains and fluctuating weather can lead to moisture problems, waterproofing basements in Cleveland and Akron is essential for keeping your home safe. It prevents mold, mildew, and water damage, protects your foundation, and ensures the air in your home stays healthy. But what ...

Essential Epoxy Flooring Definitions: A Beginner’s Guide

Epoxy Floor Coating

When considering an epoxy floor coating for your home or business in the Akron and Cleveland area, understanding the industry's most frequently used terms can help you make informed decisions about your flooring options. In this guide, we provide some epoxy flooring definitions, adding details specific to the Northeast Ohio region. Epoxy Flooring Definitions: Coating Types Epoxy Coating: Epoxy is ...