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Epoxy floor repair and recoating in Colorado Springs

Peeling under the tires, flaking near the door, a topcoat worn dull in the traffic lanes, or a DIY kit that started lifting after one winter: these are common garage floor problems. Some floors can be repaired or recoated; some need the old coating removed and a new system installed. Tell us what you’re seeing and a local installer will follow up with a free written estimate.

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Covered under epoxy floor repair & recoat

  • Hot-tire pickup and peeling under parked cars
  • Flaking near the garage door and in traffic lanes
  • Removal of failed DIY epoxy kits
  • Recoating a worn but well-bonded floor
  • Spot repair of chips and gouges
  • Crack repair before recoating
  • Moisture checks where coatings are bubbling

Repair, recoat or start over?

If the existing coating is still firmly bonded and only the top layer is worn, a scuff-and-recoat may be enough. If it is peeling, bubbling or lifting in sheets, the bond has failed and patching usually doesn’t last; the old coating is ground off and a new system is installed. An installer can test the bond and tell you which applies.

Why garage coatings fail

  • Poor prep: coating over unground, etched or dirty concrete.
  • Hot tires: tires heated by driving can soften and pull up thin coatings.
  • Moisture: vapor coming up through the slab can push a coating off.
  • Thin product: some kits simply aren’t built for vehicle traffic.
  • UV: some epoxies yellow or chalk in sun through an open door without a UV-stable topcoat.

Getting it done right the second time

Ask the installer to explain why the first coating failed and what they will do differently, especially the prep method and moisture testing. See how long an epoxy garage floor lasts.

Epoxy Floor Repair & Recoat in Colorado Springs, CO

Available across Colorado Springs, with requests from Fountain, Monument, Manitou Springs, Falcon, Security-Widefield, Black Forest, Woodland Park, Peyton welcome. See areas served.

Frequently asked questions

Can you fix a peeling DIY epoxy kit?

Usually the failed coating is ground off and the floor is coated with a professional system. Patching over a kit that has lost its bond rarely holds up.

What is hot-tire pickup?

Tires heated by driving can soften a thin or poorly bonded coating and pull it up when you park. Proper prep and a suitable topcoat help prevent it.

Can just one area be repaired?

Sometimes, if the rest of the floor is well bonded. The repair may not match perfectly, so some owners choose to recoat the whole floor. The installer will advise.

Related reading

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