A Typical DIY Garage Project That Didn’t Go as Planned
Imagine a Tucson homeowner setting aside a weekend to tackle their garage floor. They pick up a DIY epoxy floor coating kit from the local hardware store, follow the instructions, and roll on the product. At first, it looks decent—shiny and clean. But within a few months, the problems start.
Hot tires leave marks. Moisture under the slab bubbles the surface. The coating begins to peel, especially in the high-traffic areas. The garage ends up looking worse than before—and now the cost of fixing it has doubled.
Why DIY Epoxy Floor Coatings Can’t Withstand the Arizona Elements
Most DIY kits are water-based or solvent-based, designed for quick application but not long-term durability. In a climate like Tucson’s, that’s a big problem:
- Thin coverage breaks down under extreme heat
- No real moisture mitigation, especially after monsoon season
- Weak adhesion leads to early failure on hot, sun-baked slabs
Professional-grade coatings—like those from GarageFloorCoating.com (Tucson)—are different. We use 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy for the base coat, a high-performance formula that doesn’t evaporate or shrink and is built to last under the harshest conditions.
The GFC 2-Day Advantage Makes All the Difference
The real strength of a professional epoxy floor coating starts before the product is even applied. GFC crews:
- Diamond grind the concrete for proper surface prep
- Repair cracks and defects before coating
- Address potential moisture-vapor transmission issues that DIY kits ignore
We apply our proven 2-day system:
- Day 1: Industrial prep and application of the 100%-solids, moisture-mitigating epoxy base coat
- Day 1: broadcasting of the chosen flake blend into the base coat
- Day 2: Two separate 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoats for unbeatable protection and a polished finish
Do It Once. Do It Right.
DIY epoxy floor coatings seem like a quick win—but in Tucson’s extreme environment, they almost always fail. Don’t waste a weekend and hundreds of dollars on a temporary fix.
Choose GarageFloorCoating.com (Tucson) for a lasting, professional result. Reach out today for a free quote and see the difference real epoxy floor coatings can make.