Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
The most advanced floor coating system available. Faster than epoxy, more UV-stable, and installed with the care needed for a lasting result.
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Overview
What Is Polyaspartic Floor Coatings?
Polyaspartic aliphatic coatings represent the current standard in high-performance floor coatings. While epoxy remains the preferred system for primer coats and buildup layers, polyaspartic outperforms standard epoxy in every topcoat category: UV stability, abrasion resistance, cure speed, and temperature flexibility. The key advantage of polyaspartic in Alabama is UV stability. Standard epoxy yellows and chalks when exposed to sunlight — a significant problem for garages with southern exposure or spaces with skylights. Polyaspartic topcoats are aliphatic, meaning they are chemically resistant to UV degradation and will not yellow over time. Summit Surface Company uses polyaspartic as the topcoat on every garage floor and exterior concrete coating we install. Although polyaspartic cures faster than epoxy, our installations are not rushed — most jobs span 2–4 days, with the required cure time between phases and after the final topcoat.
Benefits
Why This System?
- UV-stable — will not yellow, chalk, or degrade from sun exposure
- Installed over the time needed for proper prep, coating, and cure
- Application temperatures from 0°F to 140°F — works in Alabama summers
- Higher abrasion resistance than standard epoxy topcoats
- Hot tire pickup resistance prevents delamination under parked vehicles
- Available in high-gloss, satin, or matte sheens
- Seamless and non-porous for easy cleaning
- Compatible with decorative chip and metallic systems
Installation
How We Install It
Concrete Assessment
We test moisture vapor emission levels and surface pH to determine the appropriate polyaspartic system and primer combination for your specific slab.
Surface Preparation
Diamond grinding creates the mechanical profile required for the polyaspartic primer to bond properly. This step is non-negotiable for a lasting installation.
Primer / Base Coat
A polyaspartic or epoxy primer is applied, followed by any decorative broadcast layers if specified. The base system provides the color and texture.
Polyaspartic Topcoat
One or two coats of UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic are applied as the final wear layer. Stay off the floor for at least 24 hours after the final topcoat and wait 72 hours before vehicle traffic.
Why Summit Surface Company
The Difference Is in the Details
We use polyaspartic topcoat on every installation — not just premium upgrades
Familiar with the accelerated working time of polyaspartic in Alabama heat
Proper primer selection based on moisture testing
Variety of finish options including satin and matte for lower sheen applications
Both owners on-site — no rushed work from inexperienced crews
Suitable for driveways, patios, and exterior slabs in addition to garages
Lifetime coating warranty, subject to written terms
Insured in Alabama
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is polyaspartic, and how is it different from epoxy?
Polyaspartic is an aliphatic urethane coating used primarily as a topcoat over epoxy or polyaspartic base coats. It cures faster, is significantly more UV-stable, and has higher abrasion resistance than standard epoxy. The best floor coating systems use both materials — epoxy or polyaspartic for the base, and polyaspartic as the topcoat.
Can polyaspartic be installed in the Alabama heat?
Yes — this is actually one of polyaspartic's advantages over standard epoxy. Epoxy has a very narrow application temperature range and can fail if applied when the concrete is too warm. Polyaspartic can be applied in temperatures up to 140°F, making it ideal for Alabama summer installations.
Is polyaspartic suitable for driveways?
Yes. Polyaspartic is an excellent choice for exterior concrete surfaces including driveways, walkways, and pool decks. Its UV stability and weather resistance make it more durable than epoxy in outdoor applications.
How long before I can use the floor after a polyaspartic installation?
Most jobs span 2–4 days. After the final topcoat, stay off the floor for at least 24 hours and wait 72 hours before driving vehicles on it. We will confirm the exact timeline for your specific system.
Do you offer polyaspartic coatings in Jasper and Birmingham?
Yes. Summit Surface Company serves both Jasper and Birmingham, along with Walker, Jefferson, Cullman, and Tuscaloosa counties across North Central Alabama.
What does the lifetime coating warranty cover?
For qualifying installations, our written lifetime coating warranty covers delamination, peeling, and coating failure caused by covered material defects or our installation/workmanship. It does not cover damage from abuse, chemical spills beyond the coating system’s specified use, or structural concrete issues identified and disclosed during the estimate. The written warranty supplied with your estimate or contract controls, including maintenance requirements and the process for reporting a claim.
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