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Garage epoxy questions, answered

Straight answers about 100% solids polyaspartic, epoxy, prep, timing, colors and warranty, from a family that has been in flooring for 22 years.

Questions and answers

What does "100% solids" mean, and why does it matter?

It means everything we apply stays on your floor. Other companies use blends from 80/20 to 70/30: with a 70/30 blend, 30% of what goes down evaporates as it cures, leaving a shallower, less resistant floor. Our 100% solids formula cures thick, durable and resistant, which is why we can back it with a warranty on adhesion and hot tire pickup.

How long does a garage floor take?

The average turnaround from start to finish is 2 to 3 days. Our products are engineered to be applied and cured to the thickest standards in the industry so you can get back to using your garage or patio as soon as possible.

Do you grind the concrete or acid etch it?

We mechanically grind every floor. Cutting corners on preparation is a common cause of peeling, chipping and premature failure, so we never use acid-wash shortcuts. When the slab needs it, we add moisture mitigation before coating.

What warranty comes with the floor?

Every system we install is backed by our written warranty. On our polyaspartic garage and shop floors it covers adhesion and hot tire pickup: the coating stays bonded to the concrete and won't lift under hot tires. Ask us for the terms when you get your quote.

What is the difference between epoxy and polyaspartic?

Many companies put down an epoxy base coat and use polyaspartic only for the clear topcoat. In garages and shops we build every layer from 100% solids polyaspartic, so the whole floor has its extreme durability and UV resistance: it resists stains, chemicals, hot tire pickup and yellowing. We use epoxy where it is the better fit, such as anti-static (ESD) floors for medical offices, spas and salons.

Can polyaspartic be the base coat, or only the topcoat?

Both. Polyaspartic works as a colored base coat and as a clear topcoat, and we use it for both. Your floor gets a 100% solids polyaspartic base coat in your color, your flake blend, and a clear polyaspartic topcoat, one tough, UV-stable material from the concrete up.

Which coating systems do you install?

Full polyaspartic flake floors for garages and shops, anti-static (ESD) epoxy for medical offices, spas and salons, and self-leveling and quartz-filled epoxy for commercial facilities and high-traffic environments. See our products for details on each.

Can I choose my own colors?

Yes. Start with one of our base colors, then pick a flake blend. We have hundreds of options, including the flake, quartz, mica and glitter catalogs on our products page. Use the color chooser to send us your pick with your quote request.

Is a flake floor slippery?

A flake floor is slightly textured to the touch, which creates friction and resistance against slips and falls. Quartz-filled epoxy is another slip-resistant option.

Will the floor yellow in the sun or peel under hot tires?

It is built not to. The polyaspartic topcoat resists UV yellowing and hot tire pickup, and mechanically ground prep is what keeps the coating bonded instead of peeling.

Do you use subcontractors?

No. Every floor is installed by our own professional installation teams, never subcontractors.

Where do you work?

We are based in Eagle and serve Meridian, Boise, Star, Middleton, Nampa, Kuna, Hidden Springs, Donnelly, McCall and the Treasure Valley. See our Eagle, Meridian and Boise pages.

Do you also seal outdoor concrete?

Yes. Our penetrating concrete sealer protects driveways, patios, porches, sidewalks, pool decks and garage floors from water, de-icing salts and freeze-thaw damage, with a service life of up to 22 years under normal conditions. It can even be applied to damp concrete. See concrete sealing.

What is anti-static (ESD) flooring and who needs it?

Anti-static epoxy contains a conductive material that carries static electricity to ground and dissipates any potential discharge. We install it in medical and healthcare spaces and in spas and salons where it is needed, and it is also used in electronics manufacturing and areas at risk for combustible dust buildup.

How do I get an estimate?

Quotes are free and no-hassle. Send us a few details on the contact form or call (208) 585-7249, and we'll get back to you with a free quote.

How long have you been in business?

Armor Flooring Idaho is a family-owned business that has been in the flooring business for 22 years, constantly learning new techniques and styles to meet our customers' needs.

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How it works

From bare concrete to finished floor

The real process, no shortcuts. The average turnaround from start to finish is 2 to 3 days.

  1. Free quote

    Send us a message or call. Tell us about your garage, shop or commercial space and we'll recommend the right system and give you an honest, no-hassle quote.

  2. Mechanical grinding

    We grind the concrete mechanically, never an acid-wash shortcut, and mitigate moisture when needed. Prep is what keeps a floor from peeling.

  3. Polyaspartic base coat

    A 100% solids polyaspartic base coat goes down in your color. Nothing evaporates, so the full thickness we apply stays on your floor.

  4. Flake & topcoat

    Your flake, quartz or mica blend is broadcast into the base, then sealed with a clear 100% solids polyaspartic topcoat for UV, chemical and abrasion resistance.

  5. Cure, then move back in

    The average turnaround from start to finish is 2 to 3 days. We'll tell you when you can walk on it and when you can park on it.

Free, no-hassle estimate

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Tell us about your garage, shop or commercial space and we'll get back to you with a free quote.

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