The Killen Blog
Honest, practical guides on epoxy flooring, polyaspartic coatings, garage floor cost, durability, and concrete preparation — written for Southeast Michigan homeowners.
How Much Does an Epoxy Garage Floor Cost?
A breakdown of the real factors that drive garage floor coating pricing — slab condition, size, prep, and coating system — without the generic price-per-square-foot guesses.
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Epoxy Flooring vs Polyaspartic Flooring: What's the Difference?
Epoxy and polyaspartic are often lumped together, but they behave very differently on a Michigan garage floor. Here is what actually separates the two.
How Long Does an Epoxy Garage Floor Last?
Lifespan depends almost entirely on one thing: preparation. Here is how to tell whether a coating will last years or peel next winter.
Is Epoxy Flooring Worth It for a Garage?
After years of cracked, stained, impossible-to-clean garage concrete, most homeowners ask the same question. Here is an honest look at the value.
Best Garage Floor Coating Options
Concrete paint, DIY epoxy kits, polyurea, and polyaspartic — here is how the main garage coating options actually compare.
How Long Does Epoxy Flooring Take to Install?
From prep to parking your car again — here is the realistic timeline for a professional garage floor coating in Southeast Michigan.
How to Prepare Concrete for an Epoxy Floor Coating
Proper concrete preparation is the difference between a floor that lasts and one that peels. Here is what real prep looks like.
Can Epoxy Flooring Be Installed Over Cracked Concrete?
Yes — but only if the cracks are properly repaired and the slab is profiled first. Here is how cracks get handled before a coating goes down.
Epoxy Flooring vs Concrete Paint
They look similar in a photo, but epoxy and concrete paint are fundamentally different products. Here is why one lasts and one doesn't.
How to Maintain an Epoxy Garage Floor
A coated garage floor is one of the easiest surfaces in your home to maintain. Here is the simple routine that keeps it looking new.
Are Epoxy Floors Slippery?
A glossy floor looks slippery, but a properly installed polyaspartic coating includes anti-slip texture. Here is the honest answer.
Benefits of Professional Garage Floor Coatings
Why a professionally installed polyaspartic garage coating outperforms every DIY alternative — from prep to durability to resale.
Residential vs Commercial Epoxy Flooring
The same coating chemistry shows up in homes and businesses — but the demands are different. Here is how we approach each.
How Temperature and Weather Affect Concrete Floor Coatings
Michigan weather is brutal on coatings. Here is how freeze-thaw cycles, humidity, and slab temperature change how we install.
Signs Your Concrete Floor Needs a New Coating
Peeling, staining, dusting, or cracking? Here is how to tell when bare or coated concrete has run its course and needs to be redone.
Concrete Coatings in Southeast Michigan: What Homeowners Should Know
A local guide to getting a concrete floor coating done right in Brighton, Ann Arbor, West Detroit, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities.
Have a Question About Your Floor?
Our blog covers the common questions — but nothing beats a free on-site estimate for your specific slab.