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 ...

Spring Cleaning: The Garage Flooring Upgrade That Makes It Easier

Garage Flooring

Spring cleaning in Northeast Ohio is no small task. After months of snow, road salt, and moisture buildup, your garage often ends up as the dirtiest part of your home. Dust, grime, and stains settle into concrete, making cleanup harder than it needs to be. On top of that, reorganizing and moving heavy storage bins can damage unprotected floors. If ...

Protect Your Home from Winter Grime with a Garage Floor Coating

Garage Floor Coating

Winter in Northeast Ohio doesn’t just stay outside. Snow, slush, and road salt cling to boots, tires, and anything else that enters your garage. This creates a real mess that’s tough to contain. Without the right protection, this grime doesn’t stop at your garage. It spreads into your home, damaging floors and leaving behind stains, moisture, and debris. A garage ...

The One-Day Polyurea Garage Flooring Myths That Are Costing Homeowners

Epoxy Flooring

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your garage flooring. Maybe you’ve seen those ads promising a brand-new floor in just one day. Sounds great, right? Well, before you buy into the hype, let’s break down some of the biggest one-day polyurea garage flooring myths and expose the cold, hard truth. Myth #1: One-Day Garage Flooring is Just as Durable as a ...

Raise Your Home’s Value with a Garage Floor Coating

Garage Floor Coating

A garage is no longer just a place to park your car—it’s a valuable extension of your home. In Ohio, where homes are as diverse as the seasons, a finished garage can set your property apart. By adding a professional garage floor coating, you’ll raise your home’s value. It's an investment that elevates your garage’s appearance, functionality, durability, and most ...

“Epoxy Flooring Near Me”: What to Look For in an Epoxy Flooring Contractor

Epoxy Flooring Near Me

If you’ve ever searched "epoxy flooring near me" for a project in the Akron and Cleveland area, you know how overwhelming the options can be. With so many contractors claiming to be the best, how can you separate the professionals from the rest? Here’s a straightforward guide to help you find an epoxy flooring contractor you can trust. Start with ...

Why Epoxy Flooring Beats Concrete Paint Every Time

Concrete Paint

In the Akron and Cleveland areas, concrete surfaces are everywhere—driveways, patios, garages, and basements all rely on concrete for durability and function, and that’s just in the home. Concrete surfaces are abundant in industrial and commercial properties as well. When these surfaces start to look faded or worn, many homeowners consider concrete paint as a quick fix. While paint might offer ...