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 difference.
Here’s what else they’re not telling you:
They’re Comparing to the Wrong Epoxy
That bold “4 to 20 times stronger” claim? It’s not aimed at commercial-grade epoxy systems. It’s aimed at thin, water-based products sold at hardware stores.
At Forte, we use:
- A 100%-solids garage floor epoxy primer that penetrates deep and meets ASTM F3010 moisture mitigation standards
- A full-flake broadcast for durability and visual depth
- Two polyaspartic topcoats that add UV, abrasion, and chemical resistance
What they offer:
- A polyurea or polyaspartic hybrid applied directly to concrete
- One clear topcoat—often under 100%-solids
- No moisture mitigation
“Stronger” Is Just a Buzzword Without Context
These companies cherry-pick one lab test—usually Shore D hardness—and use it to make broad, misleading claims. But a truly durable garage floor epoxy system requires:
- Adhesion strength to bond tightly to concrete
- Moisture mitigation to prevent bubbling and peeling
- Thickness for long-term durability
- UV and chemical resistance to handle seasonal changes
Our epoxy-based system checks every box. Their system? Thin and vulnerable.
They Skip the Most Critical Step: Mitigating Moisture
One of the most common causes of coating failure in Ohio is moisture vapor coming up through the concrete. Even if 1-day companies test for moisture, they rarely take the next step—mitigating it with a vapor-blocking primer.
We do. That’s why we confidently offer a lifetime warranty against moisture-related coating failure. They can’t—because their system doesn’t include that protection.
They Trade Durability for Speed
Sure, they’ll finish in a day. But to do that, they have to skip things:
- No time to buff the flakes before the topcoat
- No second topcoat for enhanced protection
- No moisture-blocking epoxy base
In the rush to get in and out, they sacrifice what matters most: performance.
Choose Garage Floor Epoxy That’s Built for Ohio Winters and Summers
Ohio’s freeze–thaw cycles and humidity demand a floor that’s more than just quick—it has to be tough, layered, and bonded to last.
Forte Garage Floor Coating installs garage floor epoxy systems that deliver real protection—no shortcuts, no spin.
Call today for a free consultation and get the system they don’t want you to know about.