Say Goodbye to Peeling Garage Floors: Why This Homeowner Ditched DIY Epoxy for a Lifetime Solution

John Blanton • July 21, 2025

From Peeling Paint to Permanent Protection: How Professional Garage Floor Coatings Solve the Hot Tire Pickup Problem

When it comes to home improvement, few things are more frustrating than investing time and money into a project—only to have it fail within months. That’s exactly what happened to these homeowners who applied a DIY epoxy floor coating to their two-car garage, only to watch it peel and flake under the pressure of daily use and hot tires.

But that’s where our team came in.

🚗 The Problem with DIY Epoxy Kits

At first glance, DIY epoxy kits seem like a cost-effective and simple way to improve your garage floor. However, these kits often lack the quality of industrial-grade materials and proper surface preparation—two essentials for long-lasting adhesion.

What went wrong with this floor?

  • The epoxy started peeling within months, especially under hot tires (a common issue called hot tire pickup).
  • The surface prep was minimal, resulting in poor bonding.
  • The topcoat lacked UV stability and scratch resistance.

🔨 Our Professional Garage Floor Coating Process

We started by completely removing the failed DIY coating. Then, we followed our multi-step professional installation process that ensures long-term durability:

✔ Surface Preparation

We diamond grind the concrete to open its pores and remove contaminants, creating a strong mechanical bond.

✔ Industrial-Grade Epoxy and Polyaspartic Coatings

Our system includes a high-solids epoxy base coat topped with a UV-stable, abrasion-resistant polyaspartic topcoat.

✔ Decorative Flake Finish

We broadcast a full layer of vinyl flakes for both style and slip resistance.

✔ Lifetime Adhesion Warranty

Our coatings are backed by a lifetime adhesion warranty, so these homeowners will never deal with peeling floors again—even with hot tires.

✅ Why Homeowners Choose Our Garage Floors

Unlike big-box DIY kits, our professionally installed garage floors:

  • Resist hot tire pickup
  • Won’t peel or flake
  • Are easy to clean and stain-resistant
  • Look great for decades
  • Are installed in just 1 day

We’ve helped thousands of homeowners upgrade their garages into clean, stylish, and functional spaces—without the headaches of failed DIY solutions.

📍 Serving Homeowners Across the Carolinas

Whether you’re in Raleigh, Charlotte, or anywhere across North or South Carolina, we’re ready to help you transform your garage floor with a permanent solution. Don’t settle for peeling paint and disappointing results—upgrade with confidence.

🔧 Ready to Fix Your Garage Floor for Good?

Don’t let a failed DIY epoxy kit hold your garage back. Get your free estimate today and discover why homeowners trust us for garage floor coatings that last a lifetime.


📞 Call now or click here to schedule your free quote.

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