FAQ: Why This Isn't Just Another DIY Concrete Coating Project!

February 15, 2024

FAQ: Can I Do This Coating Myself?

We’ve had clients ask us if they can purchase our product and install it themselves, or if they can buy a similar coating product at a home improvement store. The short answer? No and no! While we applaud the DIY spirit, our professional polyurea system is in a league of its own.

Our teams may make it look simple, but that’s just because they’re so good. And they have the right equipment! Here's why our polyurea system stands head and shoulders above store-bought epoxy coatings:


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Expert Installation: Our installation team is fully certified by the coating manufacturer. With extensive training, our installers possess superior product knowledge and maintain high-quality standards during application.


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Industrial-Grade Equipment: Installation of our coating requires heavy-duty equipment. We utilize large grinders for surface preparation, which constitutes about 80% of the installation process.


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Polyurea is not epoxy. It's four times stronger, more flexible, and resistant to cracking, peeling, or chipping. Unlike store-bought epoxy, polyurea is a specialized system that guarantees exceptional durability. It also requires professional installation. Find the full breakdown of why it’s so superior here! 


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Lifetime Warranty: We stand behind our product with a lifetime residential warranty, offering peace of mind that DIY coatings can't match.


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Thorough Preparation: We prioritize surface preparation, filling cracks, and ensuring structural integrity before we apply any concrete coating. This meticulous process requires expertise beyond the scope of a typical DIY project.

DIY epoxy coatings may seem appealing initially, but they come with a host of issues over time:


  • Cracking, Peeling, and Chipping
  • Weather Sensitivity: epoxy does not do well when frequently exposed to our Florida UV rays or moisture
  • Cheap Quality: bad for high-traffic areas
  • Slippery: dangerous for pool decks and not a good garage floor coating
  • Long Curing Times: multiple-day drying time, then days for the smell to fade
  • Hot Tire Pickup: sticks to your car tires in high heat and peels (a particular concern for Florida homeowners!)


In contrast, our polyurea coatings are abrasion-resistant, exceptionally durable, and boast a quick 24-hour install time. With our professional installation team, you can trust us to deliver outstanding results for your concrete floors.


To sum it all up, professional concrete coatings deliver professional results. An experimental epoxy coating that comes out poorly can create a catastrophic mess, headache, and expense. Why risk your investment on a store-bought floor coating kit? It pays to have it done the right way, by a team that stands by their work like we do.


Estimates are free and easy! Contact us today with your questions, and let’s discover your concrete floor’s potential together.

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