Why GFC’s Full Flake Garage Floor Coating Beats 1-Day Systems

Not all garage floor coatings are created equal. Some companies promise a 1-day polyurea system, but when you rush the process, you sacrifice quality. At GarageFloorCoating.com (Phoenix), we install quality full flake garage floor coatings using a 2-day hybrid epoxy and polyaspartic system that outlasts and outperforms 1-day alternatives. Here’s why it makes all the difference.

Stronger Bond, Longer Lifespan

A “1-day” garage floor coating relies on a fast-cure aliphatic polyurea for both the base coat and topcoat, but here’s the problem:

• Polyureas cure too fast in the presence of medium to high moisture in the concrete, preventing these coatings from properly absorbing into the concrete slab for a secure bond.
• Without a strong bond, hydrostatic pressure from the concrete can cause the coating to delaminate and peel over time. (The entire coating system is only as strong as its primer coat).
• Because 1-day coatings are thin, they can’t flex with natural concrete expansion and contraction, leading to cracks and premature failure.

GFC’s full flake garage floor coatings avoid these issues by using a high-build, moisture-mitigating, slower-curing epoxy base coat, which penetrates deeply into the concrete for unmatched adhesion. It acts as a moisture vapor barrier. We save our aliphatic polyureas as clear topcoats only…the way it should be done.

Moisture Mitigation Prevents Peeling and Bubbles

Moisture is the enemy of a garage floor coating. Moisture naturally wicks up through porous concrete, and without proper moisture mitigation, coatings can bubble, lift, or fail.

• 1-day systems use a fast-cure polyurea as the base coat. In the presence of medium to high moisture in the concrete, these coatings have a propensity to delaminate.
• GFC’s moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat cures overnight, creating a thick stable, well-bonded foundation that prevents future moisture-related failures.
• On day two, we apply two (not just one) 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats for a durable, UV-resistant finish that holds up under Phoenix heat.

A Flawless, High-End Look

GFC’s full flake garage floor coatings aren’t just durable—they’re designed to look incredible for years to come.

• We fully embed decorative flakes in the epoxy base coat, ensuring even distribution and a thick, uniform surface.
• Unlike 1-day coatings, which leave flake edges rough and uneven, GFC’s process allows for mechanical buffing…the broadcast flakes are smooth before sealing with the polyaspartic topcoats.
• Our flake blends include natural mica minerals, creating a high-end, textured finish that’s as tough as it is beautiful.