One day, not one week
We diamond-grind, repair, coat and flake your floor in a single day. You park on it the next day — an epoxy job can tie up your garage for a week.
Polyaspartic vs Epoxy
The Honest Comparison for Rochester Homeowners
Most people search for an 'epoxy garage floor' because it's the word they know. But epoxy is yesterday's technology. Here's how it stacks up against the polyaspartic system we install — and why it matters in Western New York.
| What matters | Clean Coat Polyaspartic | Typical Epoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Cure time | Walk on it the same evening, park in ~24 hours | 3–7 days before you can park on it |
| Installation window | One day, start to finish | 2–4 days with multiple coat waits |
| Road salt & chemicals | Highly resistant — built for Rochester winters | Can stain and break down from salt exposure |
| UV stability | Won't yellow or fade in sunlight | Yellows and chalks with UV exposure |
| Hot-tire pickup | Resists peeling under hot tires | Known for lifting and peeling under hot tires |
| Cold-weather install | Cures down to about -30°F — year-round installs | Needs warm temps; not a winter product |
| Flexibility & adhesion | Slightly flexible, bonds deep into ground concrete | Brittle; can crack as the slab moves |
| Typical lifespan | 15+ years, backed by our 15-year warranty | Often 3–5 years before visible wear |
The Clean Coat Difference
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Built for Rochester winters
Road salt, freeze-thaw cycles and cold slabs destroy epoxy floors. Our polyaspartic system is salt-resistant, flexible, and cures even in sub-zero temperatures.
Flat written pricing
You get one written price on site before any work starts. No hourly rates, no surprise add-ons, no pressure.
15-year warranty
Every Clean Coat floor is warrantied against peeling and delamination for 15 years — most epoxy kits and installers won't come close to that.
Common Questions
Epoxy & Polyaspartic Questions, Answered
Is polyaspartic really better than epoxy for a garage floor?
For Rochester garages, yes. Polyaspartic cures in hours instead of days, resists road salt and hot-tire pickup, stays flexible as your slab moves through freeze-thaw cycles, and won't yellow in sunlight. Epoxy is cheaper up front but typically shows wear within 3–5 years.
How much does a polyaspartic floor cost compared to epoxy?
A professionally installed polyaspartic floor runs about $6–$9 per square foot in the Rochester area — roughly $2,900–$4,200 for a typical 2-car garage. DIY epoxy kits cost less up front, but most need to be redone within a few years, so polyaspartic usually costs less over the life of the floor. Clean Coat gives you a flat written price on site before any work starts.
How long does installation take?
One day. We diamond-grind and repair the concrete in the morning, then apply the base coat, flake broadcast and clear top coat in the afternoon. You can walk on it that evening and park on it in about 24 hours. A comparable epoxy job typically takes 2–4 days plus a week of cure time.
How durable is a polyaspartic floor?
Very. It bonds deep into the ground concrete, flexes instead of cracking, and stands up to road salt, oil, gas and hot tires. With normal home use a Clean Coat floor keeps its finish for 15+ years, and it's backed by our 15-year warranty against peeling and delamination.
Can a polyaspartic floor be installed in winter?
Yes. Polyaspartic cures in temperatures down to about -30°F, so we install year-round across Greater Rochester as long as the garage can be closed while we work. Epoxy, by contrast, needs warm temperatures to cure properly.
Will my floor get slippery when it's wet?
The full flake broadcast gives the surface natural texture, and we can add extra non-slip aggregate for patios, pool decks and entryways where traction matters most.
Why do so many people still search for 'epoxy garage floors'?
Epoxy has been around for decades, so it's the term most homeowners know. Polyaspartic is the newer, better-performing technology — searching 'epoxy' and landing here actually puts you ahead of most buyers.