Spent $300 on a garage floor coating kit and it's already peeling

I put down that epoxy kit about 4 months ago, followed the prep steps to the letter, and it looked great for a while. Now I've got flakes coming up near the door where my tires stop, and a couple spots by my workbench. The company said it was good for 'light automotive use' but I guess that didn't mean my old sedan. I'm pretty sure the concrete wasn't dry enough deep down even after I etched it. Has anyone had luck fixing just sections, or is this a full strip and redo job now?

3 comments

3 Comments

logan56126d ago

Did you check the concrete for moisture before you started? Those test kits are cheap but they tell you if it's gonna fail.

the_olivia26d ago

Saw a post where a guy's epoxy bubbled at 5% RH.

ruby31026d ago

Yeah the "cheap but they tell you" part from @logan561 is SO true. It's wild to skip that step. I've seen a floor peel up completely because someone thought it felt dry. Those kits are basic peace of mind. Saving a few bucks upfront costs so much more later. Really feel for anyone dealing with a failed floor after all that work.