The Biggest Myths About DIY Epoxy Floor Coatings—Debunked

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Myth: Epoxy Floor Coatings Don’t Need to Handle Moisture Homeowners in Pennsylvania often assume that because a garage is dry most of the time, moisture isn't an issue. DIY epoxy kits rarely mention it—and that leads to costly mistakes. Reality: Moisture Is the Silent Destroyer In a climate like ours, with heavy rain, snow melt, and freeze-thaw cycles, moisture-vapor transmission ... Read More

What They’re Not Telling You About Garage Floor Epoxy

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In Eastern Pennsylvania, 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 comparing themselves to weak, DIY water-based products—not professional garage floor epoxy systems like the ones we install at East PA Garage Floor Coating. Let’s break down what else they’re keeping from you. ... Read More

Stay Safer Year-Round with an Anti-skid Polyaspartic Floor Coating

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In Eastern Pennsylvania, homeowners face everything from heavy snow in the winter to spring downpours and humid summers. All that moisture—and the dirt and salt it brings—makes garage floors slippery and dangerous. Whether you’re unloading groceries, chasing after kids, or helping an elderly parent out of the car, one bad step could result in a serious injury. A slippery garage ... Read More

Garage Floor Epoxy: Why 100%-Solids Epoxy Is the Only Way to Go

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From ice storms to hot, muggy summers, Pennsylvania weather is tough on concrete. Many homeowners assume a garage floor coating will fix the problem—but most systems on the market fall short. At East PA Garage Floor Coating, we’re committed to using only the most durable foundation possible: a moisture-mitigating, 100%-solids garage floor epoxy base coat. Myth #1: All Epoxy Coatings ... Read More

GFC’s Polyaspartic Flooring Offers Protection Against Hot-Tire Transfer

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Pennsylvania’s diverse climate—icy winters, humid summers, and frequent road treatments—puts garage flooring to the test. One challenge homeowners face is hot-tire transfer, where heat from vehicle tires softens inferior coatings, allowing rubber "plasticizers" and road contaminants to embed into the floor. This leads to unsightly stains, premature wear, and coatings that simply don’t hold up. Many flooring companies fail to ... Read More

Garage Flooring: A Better Foundation for Easier Spring Cleaning

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Spring cleaning in Pennsylvania means tackling months of winter buildup—road salt, moisture, and grime that settle into your home’s entry points. Your garage is the first space that needs attention, but it’s also your staging ground for cleaning, organizing, and refreshing the rest of your home. If your garage flooring makes cleanup harder, it slows down your entire process. The ... Read More

Epoxy Flooring Is a Moisture-Proof Upgrade for Homes & Businesses

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Pennsylvania’s climate brings humid summers, rainy seasons, and freezing winters, creating the perfect conditions for moisture-related flooring damage. Whether it’s from seasonal flooding, high humidity, or snowmelt dragged in from outside, unprotected floors don’t stand a chance against constant moisture exposure. If your garage, basement, or commercial space isn’t properly sealed, it’s only a matter of time before coatings start ... Read More

The Case for Epoxy Flooring Over Concrete Paint

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Imagine you’ve just finished painting your concrete surfaces—maybe your basement floor or the patio. It looks good for now, but will it last? If you’ve used concrete paint, the answer is probably no. Not for long, anyway. While it’s a popular choice for sprucing up concrete, it’s more of a quick fix than a long-term solution. For homeowners and businesses ... Read More

Why PA Residents are Upgrading Their Homes By Waterproofing Basements

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Basements aren’t what they used to be. Gone are the days when they were just a place to toss old boxes or keep the washing machine out of sight. These days, basements are some of the most versatile spaces in the house, and people are getting creative with how they use them. From personal retreats to practical workspaces, basements in ... Read More

A Brief Guide to Polyaspartic and Epoxy Coating Language

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In this guide, we’ll explore the most common coating language you’ll come across in the epoxy flooring industry. These terms are grouped by category for easy reference. Coating Language: Coating Types Epoxy Coating: One of several types of two-component (Part A resin & Part B hardener) coatings that are mixed and applied to concrete. Epoxies are slow-cure, high-build coatings (they ... Read More