Garage Floor Coating Company Warns Against 1-Day Shortcuts
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Garage Floor Coating Inland NW has issued a warning to the industry, calling out a troubling trend in the "1-day" garage floor coating market. The company asserts that manufacturers and distributors are cutting corners to save costs, then marketing these shortcuts as innovative advancements.
According to the press release, eliminating a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer and applying a coating directly over bare concrete can cut both material expenses and labor time. However, this approach also removes the layer designed to ensure long-term durability. The 1-day concrete coating model is attractive to contractors because it allows them to complete more installations with less labor and product. To justify these shortcuts, manufacturers promote exaggerated claims such as "20 times stronger than epoxy," superior penetration, and greater impact resistance.
These claims, however, are not backed by recognized, independently verifiable ASTM testing. Hanson, the President and CEO of Garage Floor Coating Franchise System Inc., emphasized the importance of such testing. "The problem is where it's being used. Rapid-cure polyaspartics and polyureas belong on top of the system, not directly on the concrete."
Spokane winters, with their heavy snow loads, repeated freeze-thaw cycles, and de-icing chemicals, present a significant challenge for coatings that lack the necessary moisture-mitigating properties.
Homeowners should be wary of the limited warranties that come with these 1-day systems. Many warranties exclude coverage for moisture vapor transmission and hydrostatic pressure, plasticizer migration (permanent tire staining), chemical staining and discoloration, and premature wear. These are the exact failures that a corner-cutting system is most likely to produce, according to the press release.
The company is calling for independent testing of the penetration, adhesion, and strength claims being promoted by manufacturers.
The practice of cutting corners to save costs is not limited to homeowners. Many contractors are also relying on the same manufacturer talking points, drawn in by the lower labor costs and faster turnover.
Garage Floor Coating Inland NW continues to advocate for independent testing of the claims being made by manufacturers.
The press release highlights the importance of proper coating application techniques and the potential consequences of cutting corners. As the market for garage floor coatings continues to grow, the need for transparency and accurate claims becomes increasingly critical.