Installing a garage floor coating is a significant investment that adds durability, beauty, and value to your home. At Level 10 Coatings, our proven six-step installation process ensures that your new floor is flawlessly applied, long-lasting, and easy to maintain. If you’re considering upgrading your garage floor, here’s a detailed look at exactly how we approach each project, step by step.
The Level 10 Approach: Quality and Precision
Our commitment begins from the moment our team arrives at your home. Each day, our crews start at approximately 8:30 a.m., ready with fully equipped trucks and trailers functioning as mobile workshops. These vehicles are outfitted with advanced equipment and materials capable of handling even the toughest challenges your concrete floor may present.
After greeting you, we carefully review the details of your project, answering any questions and ensuring you’re fully informed and comfortable before we begin. From there, our skilled crews move quickly and methodically through our six-step process, consistently achieving exceptional results.
Let’s break down each of these six essential steps to help you understand exactly what to expect.
Step 1: Surface Preparation—The Most Crucial Step
The secret to a long-lasting garage floor coating is meticulous preparation. The concrete surface must be thoroughly prepared to achieve the strongest possible bond between the concrete and our specialized coating.
At Level 10 Coatings, we invest in state-of-the-art diamond grinding equipment paired with powerful, dustless, self-contained vacuum systems. Diamond grinding is crucial because it profiles the concrete, opening the pores and providing the perfect surface for a secure mechanical bond.
After unloading the necessary equipment, our technicians carefully inspect your concrete to select the optimal diamond tooling. We thoroughly grind the entire surface, paying close attention to every detail—including the edges, which we meticulously grind by hand. This attention to detail ensures that every inch of your garage floor is prepped perfectly, creating an ideal foundation for the coating.
Step 2: Expert Concrete Repairs
Once your floor is fully prepared, we focus on addressing any existing damage, such as hairline cracks, spalling, or pitting. If left untreated, these imperfections could compromise your new coating’s longevity and appearance.
Our experienced crews begin by widening hairline cracks using a diamond-cutting wheel. This allows us to inject high-quality crack filler deep into the concrete. Similarly, small pits, chips, or other imperfections are carefully filled and smoothed.
After these repairs, we regrind the filled areas to ensure a seamless and perfectly smooth surface. Once completed, we thoroughly vacuum the entire floor again to eliminate all remaining dust or debris, ensuring a clean and pristine surface for the base coat.
Step 3: Customized Base Coat Application
No two concrete floors are exactly alike. Moisture levels, concrete condition, age, and environmental factors all influence which type of base coat will perform best. At Level 10 Coatings, we customize our base coat formulas based on your specific needs, ensuring maximum adhesion, durability, and performance.
During this step, our trained design consultant will guide you in selecting the optimal base coat tailored to your concrete. Once chosen, our crew mixes the base coat components, adding pigments to precisely match your selected flake blend.
The base coat application begins on all vertical surfaces, like steps or garage edges, before continuing seamlessly across the entire floor surface. This careful approach ensures complete coverage and an attractive, consistent look.
Step 4: Decorative Flake Application for 100% Coverage
After the base coat is applied, we immediately move to the decorative flake application. Decorative flakes add texture, slip resistance, and aesthetic appeal, hiding imperfections and providing a custom look tailored to your preferences.
At Level 10 Coatings, we pride ourselves on achieving full, uniform coverage. To guarantee 100% coverage, we broadcast the flakes generously—using up to three times the standard industry amount. This heavy broadcast method ensures an even, consistent look with no gaps or uneven spots, delivering the professional and attractive finish you expect.
Step 5: Flake Reclamation and Surface Smoothing
After broadcasting flakes and allowing the coating to cure completely, we return to remove any excess flake material. During this crucial step, our technicians use specialized flat metal-edge tools to scrape the surface carefully. This technique removes standing flakes and creates a smooth, even surface that’s comfortable underfoot and visually appealing.
After scraping, we vacuum and blow the floor clean once more. This attention to detail ensures no loose flakes remain, and the floor is perfectly smooth and ready for the final clear protective top coat.
Step 6: Durable, Non-Slip Top Coat Application
The final step in the Level 10 Coatings process is applying a high-quality clear polyaspartic top coat. Polyaspartic coatings offer superior durability, chemical resistance, and UV stability, ensuring your floor remains attractive and functional for decades.
Before application, we thoroughly mix two components of the top coat, adding an anti-slip additive for enhanced safety. We then apply this blend evenly with a squeegee, followed by back-rolling the entire surface. This careful application ensures a uniform, glossy finish that’s both visually striking and highly durable.
The polyaspartic top coat typically requires approximately 24 hours to dry fully for foot traffic, and we advise waiting 48 hours before driving vehicles onto the surface. This curing time ensures optimal bonding and long-lasting protection.
Cleanup and Completion
At Level 10 Coatings, we believe in leaving your home as clean as we found it—if not cleaner. Once the floor coating is complete, our crews diligently clean the entire job site, removing any leftover materials, debris, and equipment.
Our technicians take pride in delivering friendly, professional service from start to finish. We encourage homeowners to ask questions at any point in the process, ensuring you’re confident and satisfied with your newly installed floor.
Benefits of Choosing Level 10 Coatings
When you choose Level 10 Coatings, you’re not only receiving a top-tier product; you’re partnering with a company that values craftsmanship, communication, and customer service. Our commitment to using the highest quality materials, combined with our thorough six-step process, ensures your new floor will stand the test of time.
Here are just a few benefits you can expect:
- Longevity: Our polyaspartic coatings provide decades of protection, resisting chemicals, UV rays, and physical damage far better than traditional epoxy solutions.
- Easy Maintenance: Our floors are simple to maintain, requiring minimal effort to keep clean and attractive.
- Enhanced Home Value: A professionally installed, high-quality garage floor coating can significantly increase your property’s appeal and resale value.
- Safety and Comfort: The addition of slip-resistant additives ensures your floor is both safe and practical, even in wet or snowy conditions.
How to Maintain Your New Garage Floor
Maintaining your newly installed Level 10 garage floor is easy:
- Sweep or blow debris from your garage regularly.
- Clean your floor periodically using a mild cleaner (Level 10 provides a complimentary cleaning solution with each installation).
- Quickly clean up spills, especially oil and automotive fluids, to protect the surface.
- Plan periodic deep cleaning to maintain your coating’s glossy appearance and durability.
Regular, straightforward maintenance extends your floor’s life and maintains its beautiful finish.
The Level 10 Difference
At Level 10 Coatings, our difference lies in the details. From our thorough surface preparation methods to our careful application and final cleanup, we guarantee superior quality at every step. Our friendly, professional team takes pride in exceeding customer expectations, ensuring you feel confident and well-informed from the initial consultation through project completion.
By choosing Level 10 Coatings, you’re investing in unmatched quality, reliability, and craftsmanship—ensuring your garage floor remains beautiful, functional, and durable for years to come.
