Elite System | Full Flake Broadcast | Domino 1/4"
Some floors don't just need a refresh -- they need a complete restart.
This project exhibits a failing DIY epoxy kit that had well outlived its usefulness. Peeling, discolored, and no longer bonded to the concrete beneath it, the existing coating was doing nothing but masking a problem.
The customer wanted the stem walls and utility closet coated to match the floor. This is always recommended so there is a protective layer over every inch of both the floor and wall that could get splashed, worn, and impacted.
I began with a full mechanical grind, removing the old coating entirely and profiling the concrete surface for maximum adhesion. This floor had minor crack repair and some spalling to fix. A moisture vapor barrier was then applied as the foundation of the system. During the cure, the MVB developed minor bubbling. I sanded the entire floor down before moving forward, ensuring a flat, properly bonded surface before a single coat of material was applied.
From there, a polyaspartic body coat was applied and fully broadcast with Domino 1/4" flake to rejection, followed by a polyaspartic topcoat to seal and protect the finished surface.
The result is 560 square feet of a floor that is as extremely durable. Hard, chemical-resistant, UV-stable, and backed by Elite Garage Floors' 10-year limited labor warranty.
Full shot of original garage condition
Before photos of Garage
Before photo of Stains and Flaking coating
Close-up of original garage lip
Hot tire pickup from original DIY Epoxy kit
Wide shot of before photo
Concrete Spalling around storm shelter
Phase 1 - Fully patched and ground concrete overview. Stem walls ground down as well. Ready for MVB
Phase 1 - Side shot of patched and ground concrete. Spalling is repaired
Phase 1 - Side shot of patched and repaired concrete. Some fixed cracks visible
Phase 1 - Expansion Joint is cleaned out and ground with diamond blade.
Phase 2 - MVB applied everywhere. MVB bubbled up in areas. (Spiked roller did not help)
Phase 2 - Closeup of MVB & bubbles
Phase 2 - Side shot of cured MVB
Phase 2.5 - Entire MVB sanded down to remove bubbles and level out the coating.
Phase 2.5 - Close up of sanded MVB
Phase 2.5 - Another shot of the sanded MVB
Phase 2.5 - Side angle of sanded MVB
Phase 3 - Medium Gray Polyaspartic applied overtop MVB. Floor and stem walls have Domino 1/4" Flake broadcasted to rejection. Entire floor and walls scraped to remove jagged flakes.
Phase 3 - Close up of expansion joint
Phase 3 - Side shot of body coat w/ flake
Phase 3 - Coatings and flake applied right up to the storm shelters frame
Phase 3 - Stairs carefully scraped to ensure no jagged edges where foot traffic will be heavy
Phase 4 (Finished) - Polyaspartic topcoat applied over flakes. Expansion joints filled with gray caulking to imitate seamless floor.
Phase 4 (Finished) - Side shot of finished floor
Phase 4 (Finished) - Floor alternate side angle
Phase 4 (Finished) - Other side of floor, Landscape
Phase 4 (Finished) - Other side of floor, Portrait
Phase 4 (Finished) - Back side of floor
Phase 4 (Finished) - Close up of cured topcoat
Phase 4 (Finished) - Expansion joints in floor caulked
Phase 4 (Finished) - Stairs leading up to interior door
Phase 4 (Finished) - Utility closet