FAQ's Freqently Asked Questions

We begin with industrial diamond grinding to open the concrete pores. After repairing cracks and divots, we apply a high-solids primer/base coat, followed by a full broadcast of decorative flake. We finish with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat that locks in the flake and protects the floor for decades.

We use professional HEPA-filtered vacuum systems connected directly to our grinders. While concrete work always generates some dust, our systems capture nearly all of it, leaving your garage and home clean.

Ask what product is used in every coat, not just the topcoat. Many Colorado Springs contractors apply an epoxy or hybrid base coat and only the final layer is polyaspartic, which is a 2-coat system marketed as polyaspartic. Colorado Springs Garage Floors installs a true 3-coat, 100% polyaspartic system using Slide-Lok products exclusively for the primer, base, and topcoat. If a contractor cannot name the exact product used in each coat, ask to see it in writing before you sign. See our breakdown of why 3 coats outperforms a 2-coat system.

Ask these five questions before signing with any garage floor coating contractor: 1) What exact product is used in each coat, primer, base, and topcoat? 2) Is the base coat epoxy or polyaspartic? 3) How many years has the company been installing floors in Colorado? 4) Is the warranty in writing and who backs it? 5) Can you see photos or references from installs in your neighborhood? Colorado Springs Garage Floors installs a true 3-coat, 100% polyaspartic system using Slide-Lok products exclusively, backs it with a residential lifetime warranty, and has installed more than 1,000 floors in the Pikes Peak region over 16 years.

Polyaspartic is vastly superior for Colorado environments. It is 4x more abrasion-resistant, 100% UV stable (it won't turn yellow in the sun), and flexible enough to handle the expansion and contraction of concrete during our seasonal temperature swings.

Resources:
• The Truth About Epoxy Claims
• Epoxy vs Polyaspartic: The Real Difference

Yes. Polyaspartic coating can be installed in temperatures as low as -20°F, so Colorado Springs Garage Floors works year-round. Epoxy, by contrast, typically needs temperatures above 50°F to cure properly, which is why most epoxy contractors shut down for the winter. This is one of the reasons polyaspartic holds up better through Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles. See our guide to polyaspartic coating in cold Colorado weather.

No. A failed epoxy floor has to be fully removed before a new coating can bond correctly. Peeling, bubbling, or delaminating epoxy means the original bond has already broken down, and coating over it only traps the failure underneath the new layer. Colorado Springs Garage Floors diamond-grinds the surface back to bare concrete and removes all epoxy residue before installing a true 3-coat polyaspartic system. Learn more about our epoxy removal process.

Polyaspartic and polyurea are both fast-curing, durable coatings, but they behave differently in Colorado's climate. Polyaspartic cures at a controlled, workable rate even in cold and high-altitude conditions, which is why Colorado Springs Garage Floors uses a true 3-coat, 100% polyaspartic Slide-Lok system for nearly every residential and light commercial job. Polyurea cures extremely fast, sometimes in minutes, which can make for a more difficult, inconsistent application in the hands of a less experienced crew. See our breakdown of polyurea vs. polyaspartic.

Epoxy peels and yellows because it degrades under UV exposure and does not bond as strongly to concrete as polyaspartic. Colorado's high-altitude sun accelerates the UV breakdown, while the freeze-thaw cycle stresses the bond until it releases from the slab, causing peeling, bubbling, or delamination. Most epoxy floors fail within 3 to 7 years in Colorado garages. Polyaspartic is 100% UV stable and forms a stronger mechanical and chemical bond to properly prepared concrete, per Slide-Lok's own adhesion testing.

Removing old epoxy requires diamond-bit grinding the coating down to bare, structurally sound concrete. Patching over failed epoxy without full removal only traps the failure underneath. Colorado Springs Garage Floors grinds the surface with HEPA-filtered equipment to remove all epoxy residue and open the concrete pores before installing a true 3-coat polyaspartic system. See our epoxy removal process for more detail.

Yes. Epoxy is a rigid coating that does not flex, so Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles, where concrete expands and contracts as temperatures swing, put constant stress on the bond until it cracks or delaminates. Polyaspartic remains flexible enough to move with the concrete underneath it, which is why Colorado Springs Garage Floors uses it as the exclusive base, primer, and topcoat material for Colorado installations.

A true 3-coat, 100% polyaspartic system holds up best against road salt and snowmelt because it forms a fully sealed, chemical-resistant barrier that does not allow salt brine to penetrate and corrode the concrete underneath. Epoxy and hybrid systems are more porous at the seams between coats, giving salt and moisture a path to the slab. Colorado Springs Garage Floors installs Slide-Lok's polyaspartic system for this exact reason.

Colorado Springs sits at roughly 6,000 feet, where UV intensity is meaningfully higher than at sea level, which accelerates the yellowing and degradation of standard epoxy coatings. Polyaspartic is 100% UV stable, meaning it will not yellow or chalk from sun exposure through a garage door or window, which matters most in south- and west-facing garages that see direct sun for hours each day.

Colorado Springs Garage Floors backs every residential installation with a lifetime warranty for as long as you own your home. Exact coverage terms are provided in writing with your free estimate, and we recommend asking any contractor you are considering for the same before you sign. Read more about our polyaspartic garage floor coating system.

No. The residential lifetime warranty from Colorado Springs Garage Floors is tied to the original homeowner and is not transferable to a new owner. It still adds documented value when selling: a professionally installed, warrantied floor is proof the work was done right, and you can share your installation paperwork with potential buyers as part of your home's upgrade history. See why Colorado Springs homeowners choose us.

Warranty terms vary by contractor and product, so always get the exclusions in writing before you sign. In general, warranties can be voided by improper maintenance, unauthorized repairs or modifications, or damage from something outside normal use. Colorado Springs Garage Floors provides full written warranty terms with every free estimate so you know exactly what is and is not covered before committing.

The full-flake broadcast creates an "orange peel" texture that provides excellent traction. For customers with specific safety concerns (like steep ramps), we can add aluminum oxide for additional slip resistance.

Maintenance is simple. A regular broom or leaf blower handles daily dust. For a deep clean, a hose and a mild household detergent with a squeegee are all you need. No waxing or re-sealing is ever required.

A true 3-coat polyaspartic system is built to outlast epoxy by decades, not years. Standard epoxy coatings typically need to be replaced within 3 to 7 years as they peel, yellow, or delaminate, while Colorado Springs Garage Floors' polyaspartic installations are backed by a residential lifetime warranty. The difference comes down to chemistry: polyaspartic cures harder, resists UV fading, and flexes with concrete instead of cracking against it. See our full epoxy vs. polyaspartic comparison for the details.

You can walk on the floor in clean shoes after 6 hours. You can return your vehicles and heavy items after 48 hours. (Note: Allow an extra 24 hours during freezing winter months).

We cover the entire Front Range, including Colorado Springs, Monument, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Falcon, Peyton, and surrounding mountain communities. For larger projects, we often travel further—just ask!