Epoxy vs. Polyurea
Infamous Epoxy Epoxy can be found in many garages. The main reason being that it’s very cheap. It is also marketed as an easy do-it-yourself application. Like most things in the consumer trade, you get what you pay for, and epoxy is no different. Epoxy is misleading because when first applied, it looks pretty good. However, if you investigate the details of epoxy, you will find it has some severe impediments. Epoxy has multiple downsides some of the significant disadvantages are: Installation typically takes a few days You must prep the concrete very thoroughly There generally is no warranty given when purchasing epoxy A common frustration among epoxy users is the hot tire pick-up. On a hot Minnesota summer day, your tires get hot from the road and asphalt. When you park those burning tires on your epoxy floor and drive off the next day, your tires can rip away the epoxy film and leave a delaminated tire impression. Epoxy is also not hermetic to staining, un...