Epoxy is the old way. POLYASPARTIC is the better way, more durable, lasts longer.
Epoxy used to be all that concrete coating companies had. They understood that it was far from being a perfect product, but it was the best they had at the time.
Don't just take our word for it. Links below take you to independent articles, technical information and manufacturer resources explaining the important differences between epoxy and polyaspartic concrete coatings. These third party websites are provided so you can review, compare the facts, and make an informed decision for yourself.
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UV Resistance & Color Stability: Epoxy is not as UV-stable and can yellow, amber, or fade when exposed to prolonged sunlight. Polyaspartic coatings are nearly 100% UV-stable, meaning they retain their original color and clarity even in direct sunlight.
Flexmar Coatings video explains HERE.
More proof HERE.
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Flexibility vs. Brittleness: Once dry, standard epoxy becomes rigid and can crack or peel under heavy impact or when the underlying concrete naturally expands and contracts with Florida's temperature shifts. Polyaspartic coatings are roughly 98-100% more flexible, allowing them to move with the concrete to resist cracking.
Garage Living discusses this HERE.
Brittleness and more talked about HERE.
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Curing and Downtime: Epoxy cures slowly, taking 3 to 7 days before you can park vehicles on it. Polyaspartic coatings cure rapidly, meaning installations can often be completed in a single day and walked on within hours.
Garage Living says 3-7 days cure time for epoxy HERE.
Armor Coating says the same HERE, vs 24 hours for Polyaspartic.
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Hot Tire Pickup: The heat from warm car tires can soften cured epoxy floors, causing the coating to lift and peel (known as "hot tire pickup"). Polyaspartic coatings have higher heat tolerance and bond strength, practically eliminating hot tire issues. But again, don't take our word for it, research it yourself.
Manufacturer of epoxy product talks about this issue HERE.
Another one HERE.
And yet another one.
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Scratch and Abrasion Resistance: Epoxy is prone to scratching and wear-and-tear in high-traffic or workshop areas. Polyaspartic is up to 10 times more abrasion-resistant than epoxy, making it ideal for high-impact use.
National supplier, Flooring Inc, mentions the issue HERE.
Croc Coatings says Polyaspartic is 4x stronger and 10x more abrasion-resistant than epoxy HERE.
Don't just take our word for it. Links below take you to independent articles, technical information and manufacturer resources explaining the important differences between epoxy and polyaspartic concrete coatings. These third party websites are provided so you can review, compare the facts, and make an informed decision for yourself.
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UV Resistance & Color Stability: Epoxy is not as UV-stable and can yellow, amber, or fade when exposed to prolonged sunlight. Polyaspartic coatings are nearly 100% UV-stable, meaning they retain their original color and clarity even in direct sunlight.
Flexmar Coatings video explains HERE.
More proof HERE.
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Flexibility vs. Brittleness: Once dry, standard epoxy becomes rigid and can crack or peel under heavy impact or when the underlying concrete naturally expands and contracts with Florida's temperature shifts. Polyaspartic coatings are roughly 98-100% more flexible, allowing them to move with the concrete to resist cracking.
Garage Living discusses this HERE.
Brittleness and more talked about HERE.
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Curing and Downtime: Epoxy cures slowly, taking 3 to 7 days before you can park vehicles on it. Polyaspartic coatings cure rapidly, meaning installations can often be completed in a single day and walked on within hours.
Garage Living says 3-7 days cure time for epoxy HERE.
Armor Coating says the same HERE, vs 24 hours for Polyaspartic.
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Hot Tire Pickup: The heat from warm car tires can soften cured epoxy floors, causing the coating to lift and peel (known as "hot tire pickup"). Polyaspartic coatings have higher heat tolerance and bond strength, practically eliminating hot tire issues. But again, don't take our word for it, research it yourself.
Manufacturer of epoxy product talks about this issue HERE.
Another one HERE.
And yet another one.
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Scratch and Abrasion Resistance: Epoxy is prone to scratching and wear-and-tear in high-traffic or workshop areas. Polyaspartic is up to 10 times more abrasion-resistant than epoxy, making it ideal for high-impact use.
National supplier, Flooring Inc, mentions the issue HERE.
Croc Coatings says Polyaspartic is 4x stronger and 10x more abrasion-resistant than epoxy HERE.