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The Better Basement Floor Coating

Whether you use your basement for storage, work, recreation or extra living space, it can be greatly improved with a floor coating. A Hello Garage polyaspartic floor looks great, lasts far longer than epoxy flooring or other options and can be cleaned up with just a swipe of a squeegee. And, unlike basement floor paint, it won’t peel and delaminate over time.

Interested in a 100% polyaspartic basement floor coating?

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Before & After Spotlight

Polyaspartic Basement Floor Coating

Hello Garage transformed this damaged, peeling epoxy coating into a stunning, granite-like basement floor that’ll last for years.

So, what is the best flooring for basements?

Polyaspartic coatings have been around for a long time. They’ve been used in the automotive industry as bed-liners for trucks and in factories, airplane hangars and hospitals as high-traffic floor coatings. That means polyaspartic coatings are tough enough to survive many years of abuse and look good doing it. Here are just a few of the benefits of polyaspartic floor coating technology:

Regardless of the finish you choose, our 100% polyaspartic floor coatings offer the look and feel of granite — a look that lasts for years and years.

One reason our basement floor coatings last so long is that they’re installed by people with the deep experience and industrial-grade equipment necessary to do it right.

Polyaspartic basement floor coatings are simply more durable than basement floor paints or epoxy basement flooring for two reasons: Their chemistry is superior. They actually bond with the concrete surface instead of sitting on top of it. And the above-mentioned professional installation ensures every Hello Garage polyaspartic basement floor will last for years.

Polyaspartic flooring is impermeable, meaning it cannot be penetrated by moisture. And unlike brittle epoxy basement floors that can crack and let moisture underneath, polyaspartic flooring is slightly pliable, which makes it more impact-resistant.

Bare concrete is porous — sort of like a giant hard sponge. That means it soaks up everything that’s spilled on it, leading to stains and other issues. Hello Garage polyaspartic basement floor coatings are moisture resistant, which means they clean up with just a quick swipe of a squeegee.

Floor Coating Styles and Colors

Our 100% polyaspartic floor coatings come in three different finishes. So, if you prefer a uniform flake size for a consistent, seamless look, choose Classic. If you’d like random flake sizing for a more natural, granite-like feel, choose Granite. And if you’re looking for a stone-like flake option with a slight texture, Sandstone is the choice for you.

garage floor coating color swatch | Hello Garage

1  |  Classic Flake

Granite flake swatch

2  |  Granite Flake

Sandstone swatch

3  |  Sandstone Flake

Classic basement floor coating
Midnight Gray
Granite basement floor coating
Bronze
Sandstone basement flooring
Slate
Concrete Flooring Classic Swatch Pewter

Pewter

Midnight Gray concrete swatch

Midnight Gray

concrete swatch Peppercorn

Peppercorn

Taupe swatch

Taupe

Hazel swatch

Hazel

Mocha swatch

Mocha

Blue Taupe swatch

Blue Taupe

garage floor coating color swatch | Hello Garage

Blue Gray

Granite bronze swatch

Bronze

Granite onyx swatch

Onyx

Granite pearl swatch

Pearl

Granite silver swatch

Silver

Sandstone slate swatch

Slate

Sandstone clay swatch

Clay

Sandstone carbo swatch

Carbon

Sandstone ash swatch

Ash

Sandstone almond swatch

Almond

So, what about epoxy basement floor coatings?

Like polyaspartic basement floor coatings, epoxy coatings cure to form a hard, protective surface. But that’s where the similarity ends. Here are the main differences between polyaspartic and epoxy:

Bonding

Epoxy coatings are thick, like molasses, so they sit on top of the concrete below. Polyaspartic floor coatings are almost water-like when applied, so they find every pore and crevice. So, when they cure, polyaspartics become one with the concrete beneath it.

Expense

Epoxy coatings can seem cheap when compared to polyaspartic coatings — initially. But when you realize that an epoxy floor may need to be reinstalled several times over the life of a single polyaspartic basement floor installation, you can understand that polyaspartics are actually often less expensive over time.

Durability

An epoxy floor can be very brittle after it cures. If you drop something heavy on it, the coating can crack. Cracks can let water beneath the surface, which can then lead to delamination. Polyaspartics, on the other hand, remain relatively pliable when dry and are much more resistant to sudden impacts.

Industry-Leading Warranty

Because Hello Garage basement coatings are 100% polyaspartic, we’re able to offer an industry-leading warranty on our installations.

Polyaspartic Floor Coating: How We Install It

Step 1

The crew hangs barriers to prevent dust from spreading, then they thoroughly prep the surface using an industrial grinder.

Prep concrete for coating

Polyaspartic Floor Coating: How We Install It

Step 2

Cracks and surface damage are repaired.

Cracks and surface damage are repaired.

Polyaspartic Floor Coating: How We Install It

Step 3

The base coat is applied.

The base coat is applied.

Polyaspartic Floor Coating: How We Install It

Step 4

Decorative flake is fully broadcast over the surface.

Decorative flake is fully broadcast over the surface.

Polyaspartic Floor Coating: How We Install It

Step 5

Clear top coat is applied.

The clear top coat is applied.
Prep concrete for coating
Cracks and surface damage are repaired.
The base coat is applied.
Decorative flake is fully broadcast over the surface.
The clear top coat is applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is unlikely you’d be happy with the experience (or the results) if you did. Approximately 80% of a basement floor coating’s success comes down to surface preparation. We have the specialized tools (walk-behind grinders and industrial vacuums) and the expertise to get it done right the first time. We ensure your basement floor is free of damage, cracks and abrasions that cause other methods to fail. We also test the moisture of your floor with a professional tool to ensure the material will adhere properly.

In a word, yes. That’s why it’s been the choice of warehouses, factories and other industrial applications for 40 years. Plus, only polyaspartic basement floor-coating technology offers granite-like looks and durability and cures much faster than epoxy basement flooring.