Ask Before You Buy: 5 Essential Questions for Garage Floor Coating Installers

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Not all garage floor coatings are built to handle the demands of the Inland Northwest. Asking the right questions before committing to an installer helps ensure your floor holds up for the long haul. Here are five questions Garage Floor Coating Inland NW recommends asking during the estimating process. Can you install a 1-day polyurea-polyaspartic coating? A trustworthy installer will ... Read More

The Most Important Question to Ask Before Trusting a Garage Floor Coating Warranty

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Spokane homeowners often see long warranties advertised when shopping for a garage floor coating. Ten years. Twenty years. Lifetime. Before believing any of those promises, there is one question that matters more than the warranty itself. How long has the company offering it actually been in business? Why Company Longevity Matters More Than the Warranty Itself Most 1-day garage floor ... Read More

Modern Tools for Organizing Your Inland NW Garage in 2026

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With Inland Northwest’s mix of heavy snow, trail dust, and lake gear, an unorganized garage quickly becomes a bottleneck for your lifestyle. In 2026, savvy homeowners are treating this space as a high-value asset that requires more than just a few plastic bins. Organizing your garage focuses on efficiency and home value. It's why the garage floor coating industry has ... Read More

From Cozy Corners to Active Spaces: How 2026 Home Trends Are Taking Shape (and Where Epoxy Flooring Fits)

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Home design in 2026 is less about chasing eye-catching fads and more about shaping spaces that work for real life. Zillow’s Home Trends Report, based on millions of for-sale listings, outlines seven key trends that show how homeowners are prioritizing comfort, flexibility, and durability as the year gets underway. And epoxy flooring is provides all the comfort, flexibility, and durability ... Read More

Starting 2026 Fresh with an Epoxy Floor Coating: The “Sorry I Missed the Perfect Gift” Do-Over

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The holidays come and go fast, and sometimes that perfect gift idea shows up a little too late. Whether you’re looking to make it up to someone special or just start the new year on the right foot, an epoxy floor coating might be the perfect solution. Practical, customizable for multiple areas of your home, and genuinely life-improving, it’s the kind ... Read More

The Polyurea Moisture Meter Scam: Blaming Your Garage Floor for a Known Condition

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In the Inland Northwest, concrete moisture is often treated like an unpredictable problem tied to weather or seasons. But moisture is a known condition that exists in every slab, in every climate. The real issue with garage floor coatings is not whether moisture was present. It is whether a polyurea system was designed for moisture mitigation or installed with the expectation ... Read More

Polyaspartic, Epoxy, and Flake? Garage Flooring Terms Defined

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If you’re exploring ways to upgrade the look and performance of your garage, you’ll encounter a lot of terminology. To help you navigate the garage flooring world with confidence, here’s a straightforward glossary of the terms you’ll see most often, along with what they actually mean for your floor in the Inland Northwest. Epoxy Coatings Epoxy is a two-component material ... Read More

Don’t Make These Mistakes: Waterproofing Basements the Right Way in the Inland Northwest

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In the Inland Northwest—where Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and the surrounding areas see damp falls and snowy winters—basements are under constant pressure from moisture. Too often, homeowners skip or delay waterproofing basements, leaving their homes vulnerable. Here are three mistakes to avoid if you want lasting protection. Mistake 1: Ignoring the Freeze-Thaw Cycle Fall rains followed by freezing winter nights create ... Read More

Avoid Replacement Costs. Don’t DIY Your Garage Floor Coating

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DIY projects can be satisfying, but when it comes to a garage floor coating, the risks outweigh the rewards. Kits from hardware stores may look affordable at first, but in the Inland NW, where moisture and freezing temperatures are constant battles, DIY coatings rarely last. Why DIY Garage Floors Fail Here The problems appear quickly: Retail kits use watered-down materials ... Read More

More Than a Car Park: Ways to Reinvent Your Garage

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In the Inland Northwest, garages are often oversized, multipurpose, and underutilized. They’re a blank canvas just waiting to be transformed. With a professional garage floor coating, you set the stage for comfort, durability, and style. Once the foundation is upgraded, your garage can take on entirely new roles in your home. Here are some ideas to help you reinvent your ... Read More