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

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Considering Getting an Epoxy Garage Floor in Cranston, RI?

Searching for the best flooring for your garage, basement or outdoor concrete? Polyaspartic offers exceptional toughness and incredible resilience. Even though certain providers may push you toward lower-quality options like epoxy or polyurea, both pale in comparison when compared to professionally installed polyaspartic floor coating from Hello Garage of Southern New England.

The Downsides of Garage Floor Epoxy 

Epoxy garage flooring has been around for decades, becoming so widespread that the word “epoxy” is nearly synonymous with floor coating. That said, this doesn’t mean it’s the top choice. Epoxy flooring looks great at first, but its color and durability can fade over time. Extreme temperatures, heavy use and long-term sun exposure do a number on epoxy flooring — leaving you with a mess.

That’s why we recommend polyaspartic flooring for customers at Hello Garage of Southern New England. What is polyaspartic flooring? It’s a great concrete floor coating that’s ideal for high-traffic spaces like garages and delivers lasting resilience. As opposed to epoxy floors, polyaspartic coatings retain their color and protective qualities for years, withstand daily use and set completely in 24 hours. 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 & Flaking

While epoxy coatings simply sit on the concrete surface and are susceptible to chipping and peeling, polyaspartic coatings penetrate the concrete deeply to create a strong, lasting bond.

Hot Tire Pick-up

The heat from your tires after driving is soaked up by the garage floor. As the tires cool and shrink, they can peel off sections of a garage floor’s epoxy coating. With polyaspartic flooring, this tire-induced peeling doesn’t occur.

Chemical Damage

Epoxy floors can readily absorb stains when exposed to oils, gasoline, diesel and other everyday garage chemicals and fluids. Polyaspartic coatings, on the other hand, withstand chemical exposure as long as spills are wiped away quickly.

Poor Flake Distribution

DIY epoxy floor jobs often suffer from poor flake distribution, resulting in a patchy, low-quality finish. Professionally installed polyaspartic concrete flooring from Hello Garage of Southern New England, features full-broadcast flake distribution that gives it a natural, granite-like finish.

UV Light Yellowing

Garage floor epoxy coatings are not resistant to UV rays, so they tend to discolor after extended contact with sunlight. Polyaspartic coatings remain UV-stable and won’t yellow, fade or discolor.

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A Deeper Look: Polyaspartic vs Epoxy

At Hello Garage of Southern New England, we think a professionally installed polyaspartic floor coating is the best alternative to epoxy flooring for those seeking reliability that lasts. Our team opted for polyaspartic because we are dedicated to providing the best garage flooring for our customers — one that offers exceptional value and reliability.

Why is polyaspartic the best epoxy flooring alternative in Cranston, RI? Let’s take a closer look.

We apply polyaspartic floor coating in a fluid state, so it penetrates every crack, crevice and pore of your concrete. This process forms a powerful bond, fusing the coating with your garage floor.

The exceptionally durable bond formed by polyaspartic flooring means it’s extremely durable. It holds up to hot tires, heavy foot traffic and daily use like a champ.

Unlike epoxy floor coatings that can fade or lose color, our polyaspartic flooring is 100% UV-resistant and keeps its natural-looking finish.

Polyaspartic concrete coatings cure within about a day — 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 fails by peeling from the concrete surface. By comparison, when polyaspartic floor coating is pushed to its limits, the concrete itself pulls apart — not the coating. The bond is so strong, the concrete gives out before the polyaspartic does.

Polyaspartic coatings were first used as a protective liner for truck beds, so they were made to endure tough conditions. Truck beds are made of steel, a surface without pores, so if polyaspartic can adhere to steel, it will securely attach to your concrete floor.

What is the Best Garage Floor Coating in Cranston, RI?

Epoxy Polyurea Polyaspartic
Tighter adhesion with concrete means reduced surface damage over time X
UV protection: avoids yellowing or deteriorating over time X X
Enhanced flexibility reduces cracking X
Robust surface to withstand impacts, scratches and cracks X
Guards against hot tire pick-up X X
Defends against chemical spills
Looks great even after extended use X X

The Better Epoxy Alternative: Why Professionals Choose Polyaspartic Floor Coatings

With its strong visual appeal and reliable performance, we believe polyaspartic floor coatings are the best alternatives to epoxy in Cranston, RI, inside or outside concrete surfaces. While a top-tier, professionally installed, 100% polyaspartic concrete coating requires more upfront investment, it offers up to 5 times the lifespan compared to epoxy. This resilience and longevity makes polyaspartic a wiser investment over time — and a lot less hassle for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Polyaspartic floor coating is great-looking, sets more quickly than epoxy, is UV-resistant and strong enough to endure heavy traffic. When you’re seeking the best garage floor coating, polyaspartic flooring is an upgrade that lasts.

Epoxy garage floors are not the best long-term option. They tend to wear out faster than polyaspartic and won’t keep their look over time due to issues like cracking, discoloration and peeling.

Garage floor epoxy usually has a shorter lifespan than polyaspartic coatings. Epoxy flooring is prone to issues like UV damage and hot tire pick-up. Unlike epoxy, polyaspartic floor coatings from Hello Garage of Southern New England are resistant to UV rays and bond securely to concrete — making them the smart choice among epoxy alternatives.

DIY garage flooring is never the best option. Unfortunately for DIYers everywhere, around 80% of garage floor coating success depends on proper surface preparation. We use advanced machinery like walk-behind grinders and industrial vacuums, along with expertise to get your job done right. We ensure your concrete is free of damage, cracks and abrasions that lead to poor adhesion. 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 material of choice in warehouses, factories and other heavy-use environments for more than four decades. Thanks to Hello Garage of Southern New England, this top-tier alternative to epoxy flooring is now available for home garages in Cranston, RI. Only polyaspartic flooring technology offers sleek, high-end stone-like finishes and rugged strength with a single-day application.