Tucson homeowners are seeing a flood of flashy claims from 1-day coating companies: “Our floors are 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!”. Sounds impressive, right? But once you look past the marketing, you’ll find these claims are built on myths—not real performance data. At GarageFloorCoating.com (Tucson), we install true garage floor epoxy systems backed by science, not spin.
Let’s bust a few myths.
Myth #1: “Stronger” Means a Better Floor
These companies throw out numbers—“4 to 20 times stronger”—without ever explaining what that means. Are they talking about hardness? Tensile strength? UV resistance?
In reality, a great garage floor epoxy system depends on:
- Adhesion strength, so the floor stays bonded
- Moisture mitigation, to prevent bubbling and peeling
- Thickness, for long-term wear
- UV and chemical resistance, especially in sunny climates like Tucson
Our multi-layer system excels in all four areas. Their claim? It cherry-picks one lab metric and ignores everything else.
Myth #2: They’re Competing with Professional Epoxy
Not even close. When 1-day companies compare their coating to “epoxy,” they’re usually talking about cheap, water-based DIY kits from big-box stores—not the 100%-solids garage floor epoxy we use.
Here’s what we install:
- A 100%-solids epoxy primer that’s ASTM F3010 compliant and stops moisture in its tracks
- A full-flake broadcast for grip and durability
- Two coats of 100%-solids polyaspartic topcoat for abrasion and UV protection
What they install:
- A thin polyurea or polyaspartic coating applied direct-to-concrete
- One clear topcoat (often not 100%-solids)
- No moisture mitigation
Myth #3: 1-Day Installation Means Quality
Sure, 1-day sounds convenient—but it means skipping essential steps. Most of these systems:
- Omit a vapor barrier
- Use a fast-cure product that doesn’t bond deeply
- Skip the second topcoat, which limits durability
At GarageFloorCoating.com (Tucson), we never rush the process. Our systems are engineered for performance, not speed—and we back them with a lifetime warranty against moisture-related coating failure.
Don’t Fall for the Myths—Choose Proven Garage Floor Epoxy
When you want a floor that performs in the Tucson heat, choose a system that’s built for it. Our garage floor epoxy installations stand the test of time—no gimmicks, no shortcuts, just results.
Call GarageFloorCoating.com (Tucson) today to schedule your free consultation.