Professionally coated garage flooring doesn’t just make your space look better, it adds long-term value to your home. But even the toughest coatings can underperform if they’re not cared for properly. At Garage Floor Coating of Nashville, we’ve seen how a few common mistakes can shorten the life of a floor that should last decades. Here’s how to avoid them.
Mistake #1: Using the Wrong Cleaners
Generic household soaps, degreasers, and abrasive scrubbing pads may seem harmless, but they can leave a film that dulls your floor’s finish—or worse, damage the topcoat.
What to Do Instead: Stick with a trusted automotive Wash & Wax cleaner (just 1 oz per gallon of warm water). This solution is safe for sealed garage flooring, requires no rinsing, and leaves a streak-free shine. Mop lightly and follow up with a microfiber dust mop.
Mistake #2: Skipping Routine Cleaning
Even though your garage flooring looks great, neglecting basic maintenance allows dust, grit, and oil to accumulate—especially in a place like Nashville where rain, pollen, and grime cycle through your garage daily.
What to Do Instead: Sweep or blow out the space regularly. An occasional damp mop will keep the floor looking new, reduce buildup, and help preserve that professional-grade finish.
Mistake #3: Leaving Spills and Stains Untreated
Yes, the floor is spill-proof, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore messes. Letting oil, tar, or road salt sit for too long can lead to buildup and dulling.
What to Do Instead: Act quickly. Just wipe up the spill—oil, mud, wine, you name it. For gum or tar, spray with WD-40, wait five minutes, and wipe clean. These coatings are tough on spills, but quick action still counts.
Mistake #4: Choosing the Wrong System in the First Place
Some 1-day systems skip proper moisture mitigation by applying quick-cure polyurea or polyaspartic coatings direct-to-concrete (as the base coat). That shortcut often leads to peeling, especially in humid regions like Tennessee.
What to Do Instead: Choose a 2-day, full-chip moisture-mitigating hybrid epoxy and polyaspartic system from Garage Floor Coating of Nashville. Ours includes a 100% solids epoxy vapor barrier as the base coat, a full broadcast of decorative chips, and two polyaspartic topcoats. It’s built to last 20 years or more—and it’s backed by a warranty against peeling due to all moisture-related issues.
Protect Your Garage Flooring the Smart Way
With the right care (and the right coating system), your floor will stay strong, shiny, and stress-free for decades. Contact Garage Floor Coating of Nashville today to get started.
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