Author: epoxyguy

Are Concrete Pool Deck Coatings Worth It in Ohio’s Climate? If you own a pool in Northeast Ohio, you already know the deck takes a beating. Sun. Rain. Pool chemicals. Freeze-thaw cycles. It’s a lot to ask of bare concrete. We’re often asked whether coating a concrete pool deck is really worth it here. In…

Applying Concrete Coatings to Older Garage Floors What Ohio homeowners with 20–50 year old garages should know Many of the garages we work in across Northeast Ohio are not new. They’re 20, 30, even 50 years old. And that’s not a problem. In our experience, older garage floors can still be excellent candidates for concrete…

Concrete Staining vs. Concrete Coatings for Patios If you’re updating a concrete patio, you’ll usually end up choosing between concrete staining and a full concrete coating system. They’re often talked about like they’re the same thing. They’re not. In our experience, the right choice depends on how the patio is used, how exposed it is…

The Truth About One-Day Garage Floor Coatings If you’ve been researching garage floor coatings, you’ve likely seen the promise everywhere: “One-day installation.” It sounds great. No downtime. No waiting. A brand-new floor in a single afternoon. In our experience, the truth is more complicated. One-day garage floor coatings can work in certain situations, but they…

Polyurea vs. Polyaspartic vs. Epoxy What actually works for concrete floors in Northeast Ohio If you’ve researched concrete floor coatings, you’ve probably seen bold claims like “polyurea is better than epoxy” or “epoxy always fails.” The reality is more nuanced. The right coating depends on your concrete, moisture conditions, climate, and how the space is…