A garage floor has to withstand a lot, from hot tires and dropped tools to dirt, moisture and everyday spills. For one homeowner in the Chickasaw Gardens neighborhood, years of use had left the concrete looking stained, especially after doing an epoxy kit on their own.
The homeowner wanted a garage that looked cleaner, was easier to maintain and could stand up to daily life in the Mid-South. Hello Garage of Memphis transformed the worn concrete with a professionally installed polyaspartic garage floor coating in a day.
Here’s how the project came together.
The Problem: A Worn Garage Floor That Was Difficult to Maintain
Before the transformation, this three car garage had several common concrete problems:
- Oil and tire stains
- Surface wear from vehicles and foot traffic
- Concrete dust and discoloration
- A finish that was difficult to keep clean
The homeowner had considered doing another coat of epoxy for a cheaper price, but wanted a more durable solution that would complement the home and require less maintenance. Because a coating is only as reliable as the surface beneath it, our team began by inspecting the concrete and identifying the preparation and repairs it needed.
Preparing the Concrete for a Lasting Bond
Proper surface preparation is one of the most important parts of a garage floor coating installation. Applying a coating over dirty, damaged or inadequately prepared concrete can lead to poor adhesion and premature failure.
For this Memphis-area garage, our installation team:
- Cleared and inspected the concrete surface.
- Diamond ground the floor to create the correct surface profile.
- Repaired pitting and other concrete damage
- Treated the edges and other detailed areas.
- Removed dust and debris before applying the 100% polyaspartic coating system.
This process created a clean, properly prepared surface for the new floor.
Why the Homeowner Chose Polyaspartic
Memphis garages experience hot summers, humidity, vehicle traffic and frequent temperature changes. The homeowner needed more than a cosmetic coat of paint.
A professionally installed polyaspartic floor coating provides:
- A durable surface for everyday garage use
- Resistance to stains and abrasions
- UV stability for areas exposed to sunlight
- A seamless finish that is easy to clean
- A polished appearance without sacrificing function
- A faster return to service than many traditional coating systems
After reviewing the available color options, the homeowner selected Blue Grey. The finished color complements the color of the walls and really brightens up the space, making the garage a true extension of their home.
Project details
- Location: Chickasaw
- Garage size: 3 Car Garage
- Floor condition: Prior Coating
- Coating color: Blue Grey
- Installation time: 1 day
- Primary goal: Updating Appearance
