Protect Your Garage Floor From Salt and Wear

Protective garage floor coatings installed for Mora homeowners.

Your garage floor endures road salt, tire wear, chemical spills, and moisture tracked in from snow and rain. Bare concrete absorbs these contaminants and eventually shows surface pitting, staining, and dusting that worsens each winter. In Mora, where vehicles bring in salt and slush for months at a time, unprotected garage floors degrade faster and become harder to clean.

Sunderman Concrete installs protective garage floor coating systems that resist moisture, chemicals, road salt, and tire marks. The coating is applied over thorough surface preparation to ensure proper bonding, and options include epoxy-style finishes or flake coatings that add texture and visual appeal. The result is a garage floor that wipes clean easily, resists staining, and holds up to daily vehicle traffic without chipping or peeling.

If you want to upgrade your garage floor in Mora, schedule an estimate to review coating options and surface conditions.

How Surface Preparation Affects Coating Performance

Your Mora garage floor coating begins with surface preparation to remove contaminants, open the pores of the concrete, and create a clean base for bonding. This step typically involves diamond grinding or acid etching depending on the condition of the slab. Once the surface is prepared and dry, the coating is applied in layers and allowed to cure before the floor can handle vehicle traffic.

Once cured, you will walk and drive on a surface that does not absorb oil, resists staining from road salt, and wipes clean with a damp mop. The coating provides a smooth or slightly textured finish depending on the system used, and the floor will maintain its appearance through years of daily use.

Flake coatings add decorative chips for texture and visual interest, while solid epoxy-style coatings offer a clean, uniform appearance. Sunderman Concrete works on garage floors throughout Mora and tailors each installation to your preferences and existing floor conditions. The service includes surface preparation, coating application, and curing time instructions. Recoating or touch-ups are not included unless scheduled separately.

Here is what homeowners usually want to know.

Garage floor coating projects in Mora often raise questions about preparation, durability, and how long the floor needs to cure. These answers address the most common concerns brought up during estimates.

What is the difference between epoxy and flake coatings?
Epoxy-style coatings provide a smooth, solid finish that resists chemicals and moisture. Flake coatings add decorative chips for texture and traction, and they hide minor imperfections in the concrete surface.
How long does a garage floor coating last?
Properly installed coatings in Mora typically last five to ten years or longer depending on traffic and maintenance. Surface preparation is the most important factor in coating durability and adhesion.
What happens if the coating peels or chips?
Peeling usually indicates poor surface preparation or moisture issues in the slab. Sunderman Concrete prepares each floor thoroughly to ensure the coating bonds properly and resists lifting or chipping.
How long before I can park on a newly coated floor?
Most coatings cure enough for foot traffic within 24 hours, but you should wait at least 72 hours before parking vehicles. Full curing takes up to a week depending on temperature and humidity.
Why is surface preparation necessary for coatings?
Surface preparation removes oils, dirt, and sealers that prevent bonding. It also opens the pores of the concrete so the coating can grip the surface rather than sitting on top and peeling later.

Sunderman Concrete installs garage floor coatings throughout Mora with thorough surface preparation and durable coating systems. If you are ready to protect your garage floor from salt and wear, learn more by contacting the team to schedule an estimate.