Garage floors primarily benefit from two popular coating options: polyaspartic and epoxy. Both offer protective qualities and enhance the aesthetic appeal of concrete garage floors. While they share certain similarities, there are also notable distinctions between these two coatings.

Polyaspartics were specifically engineered to take advantage of concrete’s porosity so they soak into it and cure within the upper layers, ensuring a robust adhesive bond is formed. In contrast, many epoxy coatings lack the ability to penetrate concrete, curing only on the surface which creates a superficial bond.

Polyaspartic coatings exhibit superior strength compared to epoxy, making them more resilient and resistant to damage from both regular use and heavy or harsh impacts.

When evaluating the cost of a polyaspartic floor in comparison to an epoxy floor, it’s important to consider the differences between these two coatings. Properly maintained epoxy floors can endure for 5-10 years before requiring repairs, whereas polyaspartic floors can enjoy a remarkable lifespan upwards of 20 years without repairs, provided that diligent maintenance and care are consistently applied.

If you need more detailed information about epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings, give us a shout at 403-547-5597. We’re here to help and would be happy to answer all your questions.