Floor coatings are an amazing investment in your space. They ensure your concrete floors are safe from damage during everyday activities. However, if you work with a poorly trained coating professional or it reaches the end of its lifespan, you may begin to notice problems emerging. While some problems can be patched, others may require you to replace your floor coating.
At Surface Bella Garage Floors, we understand how important it is to maintain your floor coating to ensure it lasts for its entire expected lifespan. However, some floor coatings may degrade more quickly and require replacement. If you believe you are experiencing signs that you need to replace your floor coating but aren’t sure, keep reading to learn more about what you should look out for.
Signs You Need to Replace Your Floor Coating
If it is poorly installed or getting old, there are several clear signs that you need to replace your floor coating. Some of these signs you should look out for include:
1. The Surface is Uneven
Once you’ve installed a floor coating in your home, the floor should be even and smooth. However, if your floor coating is installed improperly or too quickly, it might not be nearly as smooth as you had anticipated. If this is the case, it might be time to replace your floor coating. When it is installed by a trustworthy floor coating professional, you shouldn’t have to worry about your floor being so uneven that it poses a fall risk to anyone who walks through the space.
2. There are Cracks
When you install a floor coating in your space, your flooring team should patch and repair any cracks in the base concrete slab. Once the floor coating is installed, you shouldn’t have to worry about these cracks reappearing. However, if they fail to patch these cracks properly or the cracks begin to reappear, this might be a sign that you need to replace your floor coating. When they come to remove the old coating and replace it with a more reliable substitute, they should ensure your cracks are repaired properly and that you shouldn’t see them once the new coating is installed.
3. The Coating is Peeling
One of the main benefits of installing a floor coating in your space is its ability to protect your concrete from excess damage. With a floor coating installed, you don’t have to worry about drop damage, moisture absorption, or warping and wearing of your floors. However, as your coating begins to peel, your concrete may become more susceptible to damage. When this begins to happen, it is a good time to talk to your floor coating professional about whether you should patch or replace your floor coating. They may be able to make repairs to small sections, but if the peeling is happening across the entire coating, replacement is your best option.
4. You Can’t Get Rid of Stains
Floor coatings are known for being incredibly durable. They can withstand a lot of friction that may otherwise damage your concrete floors. Moreover, these floor coatings are known for being incredibly stain-resistant. However, if you happen to spill something on your floor coating and you can’t seem to get rid of it, this might be a sign that your floor coating is wearing away. Many Polyaspartic coatings have a 20-year lifespan. As it approaches this and begins to accumulate stains, it is time to replace your floor coating with something newer and more reliable.
5. You Notice Water Pooling
Floor coatings are great at protecting your concrete from moisture absorption. If it happens to rain or snow on your floor coating, you may need to use a squeegee to push water off of this surface. However, if water is pooling in places that it shouldn’t be, like corners of rooms or in places that are difficult to reach, you should talk to your floor coating professional about whether you can remedy this or if you need to replace your floor coating.
6. The Finish is Discolored
If you have an epoxy floor coating installed in your space, you might know just how UV-susceptible they are. When you use epoxy in spaces that receive a lot of sunlight, you might find the finish yellowing over time. For some home and business owners, this might not be a concern. However, you may find this discoloration irritating and want to restore the appearance of your space. If that is the case, you may need to replace your floor coating with a more advanced, UV-resistant Polyaspartic coating.
7. There are Bubbles in the Coating
When floor coatings are mixed too quickly, they may develop bubbles that cure into the coating. While you might not notice these bubbles at first, they can quickly cause significant problems for you. Smaller bubbles immediately following installation aren’t unexpected. However, larger bubbles, also often referred to as blistering, can cause flaking of the coating, which compromises its reliability. To ensure your concrete floors are protected from excess damage, you may need to replace your floor coating with something more reliable.
Replace Your Floor Coating with Surface Bella Garage Floors
If you need to replace your floor coating in your home across the Greenville area and beyond, our team at Surface Bella Garage Floors is here to help. Our team has years of experience installing floor coatings in garages, basements, commercial spaces, and more. No matter where you need your floor coating to be installed, our team can do it all. If you would like to speak to our team about replacing an old floor coating or you have questions about the services we provide, don’t hesitate to contact us today.