From Frustrating DIY to Flawless: Epoxy Floor Coatings That Work

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Before: A DIY Project That Didn’t Stand a Chance

It started out like most well-intentioned DIY garage makeovers. A local Colorado Springs homeowner picked up a basic epoxy floor coating kit, hoping to add some polish and protection to their garage. The label promised durability. The price seemed reasonable.

But after a few months, cracks reappeared. The coating lifted in corners and peeled where tires rolled. Winter moisture seeped in, bubbling the surface. The once-shiny finish dulled and stained—and the floor looked worse than before.

What went wrong?

  • The DIY kit was water-based, too thin to handle Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles
  • No real surface prep meant poor adhesion
  • There was no moisture mitigation—just wishful thinking

After: The GFC Process That Changes Everything

When the homeowner brought in Garage Floor Coating of the Front Range, everything changed.

After removing the failed coating, GFC diamond grinded the concrete—something no DIYer can replicate with a broom and a weekend. Cracks and pits were repaired. Moisture levels were tested and addressed before anything touched the slab.

Then came our 2-day installation:

  • Day 1: Application of our thick, professional-grade 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat
  • Day 1: Broadcast of the customer-selected flake blend
  • Day 2: Two coats of clear, 100%-solids polyaspartic, designed to flex with temperature changes and resist UV damage

The result? A seamless, durable epoxy floor coating built to withstand Colorado’s rugged conditions—no bubbling, no peeling, no regrets.

Do It Once. Do It Right.

DIY epoxy floor coatings almost always fail in places like Colorado Springs, where slabs face constant temperature swings and seasonal moisture. Recoating a failed floor costs more in the long run.

Garage Floor Coating of the Front Range offers the tools, training, and materials to get it right the first time. Call today for a free quote—and transform your garage the way it was meant to be.

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