Polyurea vs. Everything Else
| All American Polyurea | Epoxy | DIY Kit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per sq ft | $7-10 | $3-6 | $1-2 DIY |
| Lifespan | 15-20 yrs | 3-5 yrs | 1-2 yrs |
| Warranty | 15 years | 1-3 years | None |
| Install time | 1-2 days | 3-7 days | 2-5 days |
Pricing FAQ
Most residential garage floors (2-car, standard) are completed in 1-2 days — typically 6-8 hours from grinding to final topcoat. Larger or multi-area projects may take 2 days. You can walk on the floor in 24 hours and drive on it in 48.
Polyurea is the newer, better technology. It's 100% more flexible than epoxy (critical for Wisconsin freeze-thaw cycles), UV stable (won't yellow in sunlight), resistant to hot tire pickup, and cures much faster. Epoxy is rigid, yellows, peels from hot tires, and takes up to a week to cure. We use polyurea exclusively because it outperforms epoxy in every measurable category. Read our full comparison here.
Every installation starts with professional diamond grinding. We grind the entire floor to remove contaminants, existing coatings, and the weak surface layer of concrete. This opens the pores for a permanent mechanical bond. After grinding, we repair all cracks with flexible polyurea filler and patch any damaged areas. We never use acid etching — diamond grinding is the only method that creates a proper long-term bond.
Our 15-year limited warranty covers chipping, cracking, and peeling of the coating under normal residential use. We also include a separate lifetime warranty against UV fading — meaning the color won't yellow or chalk in sunlight, ever. The warranty does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, or improper chemical exposure. It's a real warranty, not a marketing gimmick.
Yes. The floor needs to be completely clear — vehicles, storage, shelving contents, tools, everything on the floor. If you have permanently mounted items like a water heater, furnace, or support posts, let Dave know during the quote and we'll plan around them. Tip: clear the garage the day before. It always takes longer than people expect.
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