Your garage floor probably isn’t something you think about every day — until something goes wrong. Whether it’s peeling epoxy, stubborn stains or a cracked and weathered surface, your garage floor has a way of demanding attention once it starts showing signs of wear.

If you’ve had a DIY coating for a few years, tried a lower-cost epoxy or polyurea coating, or never coated the floor at all, you might be wondering whether it’s time for a refresh. Here are five clear signs that your garage floor is overdue for a new coating — and why upgrading could be one of the best decisions you make for your home.

This is one of the most common signs of coating failure, especially with DIY products or improperly installed coatings. When a floor isn’t prepped correctly — if it’s not ground properly or moisture levels aren’t tested — even the best coating can fail. Over time, that failure shows up as peeling, bubbling or flaking that makes the floor look worse than before.

Once a coating starts to lift, water, salt and grime can work their way underneath, accelerating the damage. What begins as a small section can quickly spread, leaving your floor looking patchy and uneven.

Garages are magnets for messes — oil drips, muddy boots, rust, road salt, spilled paint. While some coatings can resist stains early on, many become porous over time or weren’t designed to handle harsh chemicals in the first place. Once the surface absorbs those spills, no amount of scrubbing will fully remove them.

A quality coating isn’t just about looks — it protects the concrete underneath and makes cleanup easy. If your current floor still looks dirty even after a good cleaning, it may be time for something stronger.

Sunlight, time and temperature swings can cause many coatings, especially epoxy ones, to discolor. What starts as a clean, uniform look may turn dull or yellow within a few years. Even some polyureas on the market lack true UV stability, causing them to fade when exposed to sunlight.

Polyaspartic coatings, on the other hand, offer superior resistance to UV light, helping your garage floor stay bright and vibrant over the long haul. If your floor has lost its luster, a new coating can bring it back to life.

Concrete naturally expands and contracts with the seasons. Over time, those subtle movements can cause cracks or surface imperfections to appear, especially if the floor wasn’t coated to begin with or if its coating couldn’t flex with the concrete.

Beyond being unsightly, cracks and pitting can lead to bigger structural issues down the line. Moisture can seep in, freeze and expand, making small cracks worse with every freeze-thaw cycle. A modern floor coating doesn’t just mask surface damage — it helps protect the concrete from further deterioration.

Maybe your floor hasn’t failed — it’s just never been coated. Maybe it’s stained, dusty, uneven or just plain ugly. If your garage is the main way you enter your home, it shouldn’t feel like a forgotten space. A clean, bright floor coating can transform a cold, utility space into an organized, functional part of your home — one you’re proud to show off.

Think of it as curb appeal from the inside out.

At Hello Garage, we install high-performance polyaspartic floor coatings that are engineered to last and backed by an industry-leading warranty. Our proprietary 100% polyaspartic formulation is designed to outperform epoxy and other coatings, resisting peeling, cracking, fading and stains.

So, whether your garage is recovering from a failed DIY job or you’re starting from scratch, we’ll walk you through the options and deliver a garage floor that looks incredible and stands up to whatever life throws at it.