Polyaspartic vs. Epoxy: Which is the best concrete floor coating?

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Thinking of Getting an Epoxy Garage Floor in Ellendale, DE?

Searching for the best flooring for your garage, basement or exterior concrete? Polyaspartic offers exceptional toughness and reliable performance. While some companies may push you toward lower-quality options like epoxy or polyurea, both fall short when compared to professionally installed polyaspartic floor coating from Hello Garage of Delmarva.

The Downsides of Garage Floor Epoxy Coating 

Epoxy garage flooring has been around for decades, becoming so widespread that the word “epoxy” is nearly interchangeable with floor coating. That said, this doesn’t mean it’s the best flooring option. Epoxy flooring looks nice at first, but its beauty and protective qualities can fade over time. Harsh weather, high traffic and extended UV light exposure severely affect epoxy flooring — leaving you with a mess.

That’s why we install polyaspartic flooring for customers at Hello Garage of Delmarva. What is polyaspartic flooring? It’s a top concrete floor coating that’s ideal for basements and delivers lasting strength. As opposed to epoxy floors, polyaspartic coatings retain their color and structural integrity for years, withstand daily use and harden in just a day. That’s why we consider polyaspartic flooring the best alternative for epoxy floor coating.

Here are some of the ways polyaspartic flooring is a better long-term investment than epoxy:

Cracking & Chipping

While epoxy coatings only cover the top of your concrete and are susceptible to chipping and peeling, polyaspartic coatings absorb into the pores of the concrete to create a strong, lasting bond.

Hot Tire Pick-up

The heat from your tires after driving is absorbed by the garage floor. As the tires reduce in temperature and size, they can lift sections of a garage floor’s epoxy coating. With polyaspartic flooring, this tire pick-up issue doesn’t happen.

Chemical Spill Damage

Epoxy floors can quickly get damaged when exposed to oils, gasoline, diesel and other common garage chemicals and fluids. Polyaspartic coatings, on the other hand, resist these chemicals as long as spills are wiped away quickly.

Uneven Flake Distribution

DIY epoxy floor jobs often have poor flake distribution, resulting in an uneven, unprofessional look. Professionally installed polyaspartic concrete flooring from Hello Garage of Delmarva, features full-broadcast flake distribution that provides a granite-like appearance.

UV Light Discoloration

Garage floor epoxy coatings aren’t UV stable, so they tend to fade after extended contact with sunlight. Polyaspartic coatings maintain UV resistance and won’t yellow, fade or discolor.

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A Deeper Look: Polyaspartic vs Epoxy

At Hello Garage of Delmarva, we are confident a professionally installed polyaspartic floor coating is the best alternative to epoxy flooring for those seeking outstanding performance that lasts. Our team chose polyaspartic because we are committed to providing the best garage flooring for our customers — one that offers long-lasting protection and reliability.

Why is polyaspartic the best epoxy flooring alternative in Ellendale, DE? Let’s compare.

We apply polyaspartic floor coating in liquid form, so it penetrates every crack, crevice and pore of your concrete. This process establishes a powerful bond, integrating the coating into your garage floor.

The incredibly strong bond formed by polyaspartic flooring means it’s highly resilient. It resists hot tires, heavy foot traffic and daily use with ease.

Unlike epoxy floor coatings that can yellow or lose color, our polyaspartic flooring is 100% UV-resistant and retains its appearance.

Polyaspartic concrete coatings harden in just 24 hours — in contrast to other floor coatings, which can require significantly more time. That means you get a strong and visually appealing surface in about a day!

In lab tests, garage epoxy flooring typically comes apart by peeling from the concrete surface. In contrast, when polyaspartic floor coating is put under pressure, the concrete itself peels away — not the coating. The bond is so tight, the concrete breaks down before the polyaspartic does.

Polyaspartic coatings were originally used as a protective liner for truck beds, so they were made to withstand serious wear and tear. Truck beds are made of steel, a solid, poreless metal, so if polyaspartic can bond with smooth metal, it will securely attach to your concrete floor.

What is the Best Garage Floor Coating in Ellendale, DE?

Epoxy Polyurea Polyaspartic
More secure bond with concrete means reduced surface damage over time X
UV protection: resists yellowing or deteriorating over time X X
Improved elasticity reduces cracking X
Heavy-duty coating to withstand impacts, abrasions and fractures X
Prevents hot tire pick-up X X
Protection from chemical corrosion
Maintains its appearance even after extended use X X

The Better Epoxy Alternative: Why Experts Choose Polyaspartic Floor Coatings

With its durable great looks and long-lasting performance, we believe polyaspartic floor coatings are the best alternatives to epoxy in Ellendale, DE, indoor or outdoor concrete surfaces. While a high-quality, professionally installed, 100% polyaspartic concrete coating costs a bit more up front, it lasts up to four or five times longer than epoxy. This toughness and reliability makes polyaspartic a better value over time — and a lot less maintenance for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Polyaspartic floor coating is great-looking, sets more quickly than epoxy, is UV-resistant and tough enough to resist heavy traffic. When you’re seeking the best garage floor coating, polyaspartic flooring is an excellent long-term choice.

Epoxy garage floors are not the smartest lasting choice. They tend to wear out faster than polyaspartic and won’t keep their look over time due to issues like fracturing, discoloration and flaking.

Garage floor epoxy typically has a shorter lifespan compared to polyaspartic coatings. Epoxy flooring is prone to issues like sun exposure and hot tire pick-up. On the other hand, polyaspartic floor coatings from Hello Garage of Delmarva are UV-resistant and bond securely to concrete — making them the best pick among epoxy alternatives.

DIY garage flooring is never the best option. Unfortunately for DIYers everywhere, around 80% of garage floor coating success is determined by proper surface preparation. We use advanced machinery like walk-behind grinders and industrial vacuums, along with experience to get your job done right. We address surface issues during concrete prep, such as damage, cracks and abrasions that undermine long-term results. We also measure the humidity of your concrete with a special instrument to ensure the polyaspartic material will stick effectively.

Polyaspartic flooring has been the go-to solution in warehouses, factories and other heavy-use environments for more than four decades. Thanks to Hello Garage of Delmarva, this premium alternative to epoxy flooring is now available for residential garages in Ellendale, DE. Only polyaspartic flooring technology offers granite-like looks and long-lasting performance with a 24-hour install.