From Damaged to Durable: The Concrete Sealer You Can Count On

Concrete Sealing

In places like Akron and Cleveland, concrete goes through a lot. Winters bring road salt and freeze-thaw cycles. Spring brings heavy rain. And year-round traffic leaves behind stains, grime, and wear. Over time, unsealed driveways, walkways, and patios lose their strength—and their curb appeal. That’s where Forte Garage Floor Coating steps in with GENIX, a high-performance concrete sealer that restores and ...

Garage Flooring: The Moisture-Vapor Transmission Fix That Transforms Your Space

Garage Flooring

Before: A Garage Floor Breaking Down Due to Moisture Vapor Transmission Northeast Ohio homeowners know the routine: wet winters, humid summers, and freezing nights all take a toll on your garage. Even brand-new garage flooring can start to fail early—peeling, bubbling, or cracking despite careful upkeep. The real problem usually isn’t wear and tear—it’s what’s happening inside the concrete. Moisture ...

Garage Flooring That Solves 5 Common Workshop Hazards

Garage Flooring

If you’re serious about building a garage workshop in the Akron or Cleveland area, your flooring matters more than you think. Bare concrete may seem tough—but it can turn every project into a safety risk or cleanup nightmare. With high-performance hybrid epoxy and polyaspartic garage flooring from Forte Garage Floor Coating, you can avoid the most frustrating hazards DIYers face. ...

Prevent Garage Falls with an Anti-skid Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Northern Ohio weather is unpredictable—snow in the winter, rain in the spring, and humidity all summer long. It’s no surprise that garage floors in the Akron and Cleveland area often become slick and hazardous. Whether it’s snowmelt from boots, water tracked in from the driveway, or just moisture in the air, a smooth concrete floor can quickly become a danger ...

The Truth About Garage Floor Epoxy: Why 100%-Solids Matters

Garage Floor Epoxy

You’ve probably heard the buzz about garage floor coatings—fast installs, “just as good” alternatives, and budget-friendly options. But here’s the truth: not all concrete coatings are created equal. At Forte Garage Floor Coating, we install a moisture-mitigating, 100%-solids garage floor epoxy as the base coat. It’s the only option that delivers real durability, moisture mitigation, and long-term value. Myth #1: ...

The Garage Flooring Warranty Checklist

Garage Flooring

When upgrading your garage flooring in the Akron–Cleveland area, don’t let the warranty be an afterthought. A floor that looks great on day one can fail quickly if it’s installed with cheap materials and the wrong application process—and most warranties won’t help when that happens. That’s why we created this checklist: so you’ll know exactly what to look for before ...

Garage Floor Epoxy: What Can Go Wrong Without the Right Base Coat

Garage Floor Epoxy

Imagine this: You’ve just had a brand-new garage floor installed in your Northeast Ohio home. It looks great on day one—smooth finish, bold color, and a quick "1-day" turnaround. But fast forward and things start to change. Peeling. Bubbling. Cracks. This is what can go wrong when the wrong base coat is used—and it’s more common than you think. At Forte ...

5 Reasons Your Garage Flooring Needs an Upgrade This Spring

Garage Flooring

Spring in Northeast Ohio means thawing snow, surprise rainstorms, and a whole lot of mud. If you’re tired of tracking grime into your home or scrubbing stains out of your garage floor, it may be time for an upgrade. Forte Garage Floor Coating offers a durable, low-maintenance garage flooring system designed to stand up to Ohio’s unpredictable spring conditions. Here’s ...

GFC Polyaspartic Flooring: The Truth About Hot-Tire Transfer

Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Myth: All Garage Floor Coatings Protect Against Hot-Tire Transfer Many homeowners assume that any garage floor coating will provide protection against moisture, stains, peeling, and hot-tire transfer. Some companies even market their 1-day polyurea or 1-day polyaspartic coatings as durable, long-lasting solutions. The reality, however, is that not all coatings are created equal, and many fail when exposed to the ...