A garage floor coating should last for years, not fail shortly after installation. Asking the right questions before choosing an installer helps ensure you’re making a smart investment, especially in Florida’s demanding climate.
Here are five questions Platinum Garage Flooring, Inc. encourages homeowners in Sarasota to ask during the estimating process.
Can you install a 1-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating?
The honest answer should be: “Yes, but we’d prefer to do it right.”
If moisture levels in your concrete slab exceed 1% (which is very common in Florida) installing a 1-day system directly to the slab without proper moisture mitigation increases the risk of peeling or delamination. Faster installs may sound appealing, but professional installers test moisture levels first and recommend a 2-day garage floor system when conditions require it to protect long-term performance.
What coating materials do you use?
Reputable installers have access to industrial-grade epoxies, polyurethanes, and polyurea-polyaspartics, each serving a specific purpose. Epoxies excel as primers and build coats, while polyurea-polyaspartics perform best as durable, UV-stable color and topcoats. The right combination depends on your unique space.
Are your garage floor coating products zero- or low-VOC?
Today’s premium coatings are designed to protect indoor air quality. Unfortunately, some contractors still rely on older products with high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A professional installer should be able to provide technical data sheets that clearly outline VOC ratings and product safety information. A VOC less than 50 grams per liter is acceptable. However, anything higher is not “low-VOC.”
Can your coatings be applied in extreme heat or humidity?
Environmental conditions directly affect how coatings cure and bond. In Sarasota, heat, humidity, and moisture vapor are constant considerations. An experienced installation team selects coating products engineered to perform under these conditions and can apply them correctly year-round.
What does your warranty cover?
Warranties should be specific and transparent, not vague or misleading. Ask what’s covered, what’s excluded, and how workmanship and materials are protected over time so there are no surprises later.
Thinking about upgrading your garage? Reach out to Platinum Garage Flooring, Inc. to learn which garage floor coating option is right for your home and climate.