A high-quality garage floor coating should stand strong against Dallas heat, storms, and daily garage activity. But too often, coatings fail early because the wrong products or shortcuts are used. Here are five mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
Mistake #1: Skipping a Moisture-Mitigating Epoxy Primer
Even in Texas, concrete slabs release moisture vapor. When installers skip a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, the coating won’t adhere properly. The result? Bubbles, peeling, and delamination that shorten the life of your garage floor coating.
Mistake #2: Ignoring Hot Tire Transfer
Dallas summers send road and tire temperatures soaring. On low-quality coatings, that heat softens the top layer and allows plasticizers from tires to migrate into it. The result is black tire marks, tackiness, and discoloration. Professional systems with UV-stable, 100%-solids (nothing less) polyaspartic topcoats are designed to resist hot tire transfer.
Mistake #3: Forgetting About UV Protection
Leaving the garage door open in Dallas sunlight is normal, but ordinary epoxy isn’t UV-stable. It yellows and chalks quickly. A long-lasting garage floor coating uses UV-stable polyaspartic topcoats to preserve color and gloss.
Mistake #4: Settling for Thin, Single-Layer Systems
A coating that isn’t thick enough won’t survive heavy garage use. Dropped tools, rolling storage, or dragged equipment can chip and scratch it easily. A full-flake broadcast sandwiched between a thick epoxy base coat and dual polyaspartic top coats creates the thickness and durability needed for a busy garage.
Mistake #5: Overlooking Chemical Resistance
From auto fluids to household cleaners, garages are full of harsh chemicals. Weak coatings stain and soften on contact. A professional garage floor coating resists chemicals so spills can be wiped up without lasting damage.
Avoid Mistakes with a Professional Garage Floor Coating in Dallas
Your Dallas garage deserves more than a quick-fix coating that fails after a year or two. At Garage Floor Coating of Dallas, we install advanced 2-day systems with a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer, UV-stable polyaspartic topcoats, and a lifetime warranty against delamination. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.