Top 5 Reasons Your Garage Floor Coating Might Not Last

Garage Floor Coating

Ohio weather puts garage floors through more stress than most homeowners realize. A garage floor coating should protect against it all—heat, cold, snow, salt, and daily wear. But when coatings are poorly chosen or improperly installed, they don’t hold up. Here are five reasons coatings often fail in the Akron and Cleveland area. No Moisture-Mitigating Epoxy Primer In regions like ...

Is Installing a Garage Floor Coating a Wise Investment for Ohio Homes?

Garage Floor Coating

In Northeast Ohio, garages see it all: snow, road salt, spring rain, and hot summer days. Over time, bare concrete pays the price with stains, cracks, and surface wear. A garage floor coating changes that, offering a clean, polished look that’s easy to maintain and built to last. For homeowners in the Akron and Cleveland area, Forte Garage Floor Coating ...

Polyaspartic Floor Coating Myths: The Facts You Need

Polyaspartic Floor Coating

Across Akron and Cleveland, 1-day companies promote polyurea or polyaspartic floor coatings as the ultimate quick solution for garage floors. But experts say many of these claims are misleading—and skipping critical steps puts your investment at risk. Let’s bust the myths and share the facts on building a floor that lasts in Ohio’s challenging climate. Myth: Polyaspartic Floor Coatings Don’t ...

Myth vs. Reality: What You Need to Know About DIY Epoxy Floor Coatings

Epoxy Flooring

Myth: All Epoxy Floor Coatings Are Basically the Same It’s a common belief—especially among DIYers in Akron and Cleveland—that all epoxy floor coatings are created equal. If it says “epoxy” on the label, it must work, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. DIY Epoxy kits sold at hardware stores are usually water-based or solvent-based formulas designed to be thin and ...

What 1-Day Coating Companies Don’t Tell You About Garage Floor Epoxy

Garage Floor Epoxy

In Akron and Cleveland, 1-day floor coating companies love to boast: “Our coatings are 4 to 20 times stronger than epoxy!”. But what they don’t tell you is that they’re not talking about real, professional-grade garage floor epoxy systems like the ones we install at Forte Garage Floor Coating. They’re comparing themselves to weak DIY kits—and hoping you won’t notice the ...

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 ...

From Failing Floors to Full Flake: The Garage Floor Coating Upgrade for Your Home

Garage Floor Coating

A garage should be more than just a parking space—it should be durable, clean, and built to last. But in Akron, Cleveland, and the surrounding Ohio region, garage floors face a beating from road salt, seasonal moisture, and heavy vehicle traffic. If your concrete is cracked, stained, or coated with a thin, peeling finish, it’s time for an upgrade. Forte ...

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 ...

Epoxy Floor Replacement: Transform Your Weathered Garage

Epoxy Floor Replacement

Your garage is an extension of your home, but a worn-out epoxy floor can ruin its functionality and appearance. Cracks, peeling, and stains are common issues with low-quality or outdated coatings, leaving your garage looking tired and unsafe. An epoxy floor replacement from Forte Garage Floor Coating can turn your space into a durable, polished, and functional area you’ll love. ...