3 Signs Your Old Garage Floor Coating is Failing
- originaldonjacinto
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
If your garage floor coating is bubbling, peeling/flaking, or fading, you're not alone.
We get a lot of calls from homeowners across Hudson Valley NY and Northern NJ who are fed up with their old coating job. Whether it was a cheap install, a DIY kit, or a 1-day system that just didn’t hold up, the signs of failure are easy to spot once you know what to look for.
Here are the top 3 red flags that your floor is ready for a redo:
1. Peeling, Flaking, or Bubbling
This is the most obvious sign something went wrong beneath the surface. Poor prep, skipped moisture control, or low-quality materials can all lead to this.
Your floor might've looked good at first, but if it's peeling up or bubbling now, the bond between the coating and the concrete has failed.
What it means:
The concrete likely wasn’t diamond ground properly
Moisture vapor wasn't addressed
Cheap epoxy or fast-cure polyurea was used
2. Faded, Yellowed, or Worn-Out Topcoat
Some topcoats just can’t handle UV rays or heavy use. If your floor looks dull, yellowed, or scratched up after just a year or two, that clear coat was probably not polyaspartic, or it was poorly applied.
What it means:
UV protection is gone
Wear layer is too thin or missing
Time for a proper polyaspartic topcoat
3. Concrete Dust or Moisture Coming Through
Still seeing that dusty chalk-like residue on your floor? Smelling that musty basement scent? That means moisture vapor is still pushing through the slab, and your old coating isn’t stopping it.
What it means:
No moisture barrier was used
The coating has broken down
Your slab needs to be sealed correctly before recoating
Final Thoughts:
Your garage deserves better than a failing floor that looks worse each year.
At Gorilla Tuff Coatings, we specialize in floor coatings. We grind deeper, seal moisture out, and finish with a true epoxy/polyaspartic system that’s built to last 10+ years.
If your old coating is breaking down, hit that button below. Let’s make it right the second time.
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