Learn 3 Ways To Inspect Your Garage Floor Coating
Posted on August 14, 2026
Your garage floor has a lot to endure over time. Between vehicle traffic, dropped tools, oil spills, dirt, moisture, and Iowa’s winter road salt, even a professionally coated floor can eventually show signs of wear. If you’re wondering whether your garage floor needs a new coating, a quick inspection can help you determine its condition.
Here are 3 signs that it may be time to refresh your garage floor with a new coating.
1. Your garage floor is showing cracks, chips, or peeling.
Take a close look at your garage floor for cracks, chips, flaking, or areas where the existing coating has started to peel away from the concrete. Small imperfections can become more noticeable over time as vehicles drive over them and moisture, dirt, and salt work their way into damaged areas. If the coating is separating from the concrete in multiple places, it may be time to consider recoating the floor.
Before applying a new coating, proper preparation is important. The surface should be cleaned and prepared so the new coating can properly adhere to the concrete and create a durable finish.
2. Stains and spills are becoming difficult to clean.
Does your garage floor have oil stains, chemical marks, dirt buildup, or other discoloration that won’t come out? These can be signs that the existing coating is no longer providing the protection it once did.
Des Moines garages can see plenty of moisture, mud, snow, and road salt during the winter months. These materials can be tracked inside by vehicles and gradually contribute to wear on the garage floor.
A fresh polyaspartic coating can create a durable, easy-to-clean surface that helps protect the concrete from common garage spills and messes.
3. The floor looks worn, dull, or faded.
Sometimes the signs of wear aren’t as obvious as cracks or stains. If your garage floor has become dull, faded, scratched, or generally worn-looking, the coating may have reached the end of its useful life.
Take a look at areas that receive the most traffic. Do you notice a difference in appearance between where your vehicles park and areas that receive less activity? Heavy foot and vehicle traffic can gradually wear down the finish.
A new garage floor coating can restore the appearance of the space while providing a fresh layer of protection. CertaPro Painters® of Des Moines, IA offers polyaspartic garage floor coatings in a variety of colors and finishes to create a durable and attractive surface.
Why choose a polyaspartic garage floor coating?
If your existing garage floor coating is showing signs of wear, polyaspartic coating can provide a durable alternative to leaving the concrete exposed. The coating is designed to withstand vehicle traffic, impacts, chemical spills, and everyday garage activity.
Polyaspartic coatings also cure quickly, which can help minimize the amount of time your garage is out of use. CertaPro Painters® of Des Moines, IA offers professional garage floor coating services backed by our 20-year warranty.
Give Your Des Moines Garage Floor a Fresh Start!
CertaPro Painters® of Des Moines, IA provides professional expert garage floor coatings for homeowners in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, and surrounding communities. Contact our team today to schedule your free painting estimate and learn more about your garage floor coating options.
