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Epoxy, polyaspartic, polyurea, quartz: the coating world is full of terms that all promise the same thing. Broadleaf installs every major system, so when we quote a garage in Elmhurst, we recommend based on your slab and your priorities rather than the one product we happen to sell.
This page breaks down how the systems differ; for a deeper look at our residential process, see our garage flooring solutions page or our dedicated Elmhurst epoxy garage floor overview.
Epoxy builds thick, bonds tenaciously, and offers the widest range of decorative finishes, but it cures slowly and prefers moderate temperatures. Polyaspartic topcoats cure fast, resist UV yellowing near the door opening, and let Elmhurst homeowners drive on the floor days sooner.
Our most common recommendation is a hybrid: an epoxy or polyurea base for build and bond, finished with a polyaspartic wear coat. You get the durability of one and the speed and UV stability of the other.
Nearly every failed garage floor we tear out in Elmhurst failed for one of three reasons: the concrete was never mechanically ground, moisture vapor was never tested, or the coating was applied too thin. All three are prevention problems, not product problems.
Broadleaf diamond-grinds every slab, tests moisture before coating, and installs systems at manufacturer-specified thicknesses. Cracks and pits are repaired first, sometimes with a concrete overlay on rough slabs, so the finish has a sound foundation.
Ask any installer three questions: Do you grind or acid etch? Do you moisture test? What is the total system thickness in mils? Vague answers predict a floor that fails by its third winter. We put all three in writing on every Elmhurst quote.
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Broadleaf Inc. proudly serves the Chicagoland area, including:
We’re also available for larger commercial and industrial projects beyond this region.
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