Garage floor coatings have been around for quite a while, and many products have come and gone over time. Epoxy floor coatings were the industry standard for many years. However, modern technology continues to offer homeowners new solutions, which is why the most recent generation of garage floor coatings are made from state-of-the-art polyurea.

What Is Polyurea

A polyurea coating is a surface protective coating that is a great alternative to epoxy. Polyurea coatings are made from a special type of polyurethane that results in an extremely durable, long-lasting surface. This coating is perfect for concrete garage floors or other surfaces needing additional protection.  

The Advantages of Polyurea

A polyurea garage floor coating is a surface protective coating that is a great alternative to epoxy. 

 These polyurea floors offer:

  • Long-Lasting Durability: If you're looking for durability, look no further than a polyurea coating. This durable coating commonly lasts for 15 years or more. Moreover, since it's four times stronger than epoxy, you'll get far longer-lasting results with less effort.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: While solid color epoxy can cost less initially, over time, polyurea is more cost-effective. That's because it offers long-lasting, low-maintenance protection that can last as much as ten years longer than most epoxy alternatives.
  • Improved Safety: Polyurea floor coatings often come with added safety features such as the slip-resistant textures available with some products.

What Makes Polyurea Different

There are several reasons that more and more homeowners are choosing polyurea for their garage floor coating. These floor coatings are easier to install, have better adhesion and provide natural scuff resistance as well as improved corrosion resistance. In addition, most polyurea coatings can be applied in just one day, whereas epoxy coatings may require two days of curing time before they can be used.

​Solid color polyurea coatings can cure in a wide range of temperatures, unlike epoxy, which will not cure properly outside a specific temperature range. Finally, polyurea is more flexible than epoxy once it has been applied and cured.  This means it can easily accommodate the changes in concrete when it shifts during extreme weather conditions.

Polyurea garage floor coatings are also resistant to:

  • UV Damage
  • Moisture
  • Chemicals

Learn More About the Advantage of Polyurea Garage Floor Coating

ETEK Custom Coatings is the leading floor coating company in Kansas City. Our experts have over 35 years of industry experience and are dedicated to providing each of our customers with flawless flooring systems. We've been serving the Kansas City area since 2013 and are proud to have earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Whether you're looking for a chip floor system, epoxy floor coating, or polyurea floor coating, you can turn to our garage flooring specialists. Call today to learn more about our premium garage flooring products, or use our online form to request an estimate.