The garage can end up as the family dumping grounds. Even of the 92% of people who say they keep their home tidy, 25% of them are embarrassed about the state of their garage.

Yet, the garage can also be a fully utilized multi-purpose room in the home. Consider the cost per square foot of your house, it makes sense to take advantage of every inch of it.

Whether you plan to use your garage to park cars, store tools, or equipment, or as a workout room and sports area, a floor coating project will make your space look sharp.

Yet, as you embark on this venture, be sure to avoid the most common mistakes on floor coating. Here are the top 5 to watch out for.

1. Moisture Under the Coating

The point of having a coating over your concrete garage floor is to protect the concrete. Unfortunately, when subpar coating materials are used, moisture can get trapped in the pores of the concrete.

This impacts the floor’s finish (you will see bubbles). Also, even a bit of moisture in contact with your concrete can cause big issues for your flooring.

When people use a DIY epoxy kit or other low-quality options for coating their garage, it shows. Moisture in the concrete slab causes the epoxy to separate from the flooring. It can also deteriorate the slabs. 

2. Inconsistent Color

Another of the most common mistakes on floor coating is the improper mixing of the product. The result is a patchy color on the surface of the garage.

Also, if you buy multiple kits, it is likely that the color will be different. Even if you buy the same product and color, each batch could have a slight variation.

When people take on a floor coating project, they often don’t realize that the sun’s UV rays can also impact the end result of their flooring. If one batch of coating dries in the sun but the other dries on a cloudy day, there will be a noticeable color difference.

3. Air Bubbles in the Solution 

We already mentioned that air bubbles can happen with moisture. Another common cause of air bubbles in your garage coating can be due to applying epoxy in direct sunlight or when it is too cold.

On the other hand, our polyurea coating can be applied year-round, regardless of the weather.

Air bubbles can sometimes happen when the solution isn’t mixed properly before application. Mixing too fast or not thoroughly is a rookie mistake that gives the entire floor an unsatisfactory, amateur finish. 

4. Peeling Floors

It’s frustrating when your floor coating project begins to peel in just a few weeks or months. But that’s what can happen when concrete floors are not properly prepared.

With epoxy coating, you can’t apply it in high or low temperatures and when it is humid. Doing so will cause the coating to peel and require a complete redo. 

5. Trying a DIY Epoxy Kit 

Coating a garage floor is not a DIY task. The hardware store kits available for purchase are low-quality options that will not give you the look you are hoping for. These kits are not simple to mix and often dry with bubbles and peeling. 

They end up being a waste of money and a lot of time and effort. 

If you want a high-quality finish, hiring a Garage Force professional is the right choice.

Avoid These Mistakes on Floor Coating For Your Garage 

There you have it! The 5 most common mistakes on floor coating that people make over and over. These errors, unfortunately, result in wasted time and money.

We hope this article has inspired you to choose a better option for your home. Contact us today for a quote for a garage floor you will love.