FAQ’s on Garage Floor Epoxy
How long will my Epoxy floor last?
Results can vary from company to company, but we offer a lifetime warranty & we have customers with floors that are over 17 years old that still look beautiful.
Does my garage need to be empty or can you empty it for me?
We are not a licensed moving company and prefer you have the garage floor clear for us. Especially in the case of a 1 day install, there is only enough time to perform the install. We will however help you out in anyway we can.
How long will it take to complete an epoxy garage floor?
95% of our residential epoxy floor installs will take 1 day. We ask for 2 to be safe. In some cases it can take up to 3 days.
Will my floor yellow?
No. All of our products are UV stable.
Will the coating peel up under my car tires?
No. When proper diamond grinding is performed for concrete prep & high quality epoxy coatings and polyaspartic coatings are used, this is never an issue.
How do you prep the concrete?
We diamond the concrete to the national standard specification of CSP 3-5
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes! In fact we have the best warranty in San Diego compared to our competition. Lifetime.
Will my new Epoxy floor be slippery?
Yes & No. They have incredible traction if there is no liquids on the floor. They can be incredibly slippery when there is liquid on the surface. The good news is, we offer a very elegant anti skid additive that can be incorporated in the top coat to create traction in the event you have something wet on the surface.
Is Epoxy flooring easy to clean?
Yes very easy! In fact the reason these floors were designed was to aid in the ability to clean up spills very easily.
How should I clean my Epoxy floor?
We recommend you use 5 gallons of hot water per tablespoon of dish soap. You can spot clean with stronger cleaners but do not clean your entire floor with anything that is strong and could leave a heavy residue behind. Also avoid using any abrasive cleaners or abrasive scrubbing tools. Although you will not see any immediate problems, over a ten-year period or longer, this can deteriorate the aesthetic appeal of your floor.
Will my Epoxy floor scratch easily?
No, they are very durable and are chemically formulated to hold up against abuse. However they are not bulletproof. We recommend if you ever move anything heavy you do not drag it across the floor. You must use a dolly.
How soon can I drive on my new Epoxy floor?
Based on the manufacturer datasheet of the coatings we use, it is recommended to wait 48 hours before introducing vehicular traffic. This dry time can be longer in some cases as these products have temperature dependent dry times.
Why do some floors have more shine than others?
The short answer is, if you are comparing pictures from different companies, many times it’s simply the lighting and angle of the picture. In other cases, some companies have different protocols on how thick they go down on the final Polyaspartic clear top coat. We are known for our extra thick coating methods, and we also offer a Showroom Glass Coat as an upgrade for those who want that extra wow factor.
We are Veteran owned, First Responder owned, and Father & Son owned. At 17+ years in business under the original owner, Nathan Obermeyer, we are San Diego’s highest rated and longest standing Garage Floor Coating Installer. When you hire us, your not just hiring a great company, your supporting Military Veterans and First Responders. Certainly there are still some quality competitors out there, but we hope we can win your business with our unmatched customer service, a reputation that has stood the test of time, and our extra thick showroom epoxy floor coating system. If you notice our garage floors look a bit “different” than our competitors, it’s because even for a residential epoxy garage floor, we install an extra thick “high build” garage floor coating system that’s rated for forklift traffic and meets Military Specification performance and thickness.
