Polyurea Polyaspartic Garage Floor Installation: Kim And Chuck’s Williamsburg, IA Upgrade

Kim and Chuck snagged an older home in Williamsburg, IA, with a garage floor in solid shape: minor stains and a few small cracks. Before moving in, they chose Designs in Concrete, based in Davenport, IA, for a polyurea polyaspartic coating to turn it into more than a parking spot. Here’s the full process, captured in photos and videos. With years of expertise across Iowa, we transformed their decent floor into a durable, showroom-quality surface—fast.

Kim and Chuck’s Garage: The Before Shot

The garage in their older Williamsburg home was in good shape with just light staining and minimal cracks from years of use. Here’s the “before” photo.

Prepping for Polyurea Polyaspartic Coating

Before: Kim and Chuck’s Solid Garage Floor in Williamsburg, IA

Their goal? A polyurea polyaspartic coating to boost durability and style before they settled in.

Why Polyurea Polyaspartic?

Kim and Chuck picked polyurea polyaspartic for its speed and toughness—ideal for their vision of a garage that doubles as a game room and football hangout. It cures in 24 hours (vs. epoxy’s 72) and resists stains 4x better than epoxy, per industry tests—a must for Iowa’s messy seasons. Its flexibility bonds tight to older concrete, perfect for their solid slab.

Polyurea Polyaspartic vs. Epoxy: Which Is Better?

Cure Time

Polyurea Polyaspartic: 24 hours

Epoxy: 72 hours

Stain Resistance

Polyurea Polyaspartic: 4x stronger (industry data)

Epoxy: Moderate

Flexibility

Polyurea Polyaspartic: High (great for old floors)

Epoxy: Low (can crack)

UV Resistance

Polyurea Polyaspartic: Yes

Epoxy: No (yellows)

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Step 1 – Prepping a Solid Foundation

Even a good floor needs prep. We vacuumed, ground the surface to lift stains, and patched small cracks. Watch our crew in action.

Prepping Kim and Chuck’s Garage Floor—light grinding lifts stains and opens the pores.

Grinding garage floor in Williamsburg, IA

Pro Tip: A light etch opens the concrete’s pores—key for polyurea adhesion, even on a solid slab. Moisture tested at 2.8%—perfect for Iowa’s spring.

Step 2 – Applying the Base Coat

Next, we rolled on the base coat—fast-drying and flexible. It locks out stains and wear. Here’s it mid-process.

Base Coat Going Down in Kim and Chuck’s Williamsburg Garage

Base coat application in Williamsburg, IA garage

Step 3 – Adding Flakes and Topcoat

We scattered vinyl flakes, then sealed it with a clear topcoat. See it take shape.

Flaked garage floor before topcoat in Williamsburg, IA

Step 4 – Final Cure and Inspection

After 24 hours, it was cured and move-in ready.

Finished polyurea polyaspartic garage floor in Williamsburg, IA — Finishing polyurea polyaspartic garage floor in Williamsburg, IA

The Aftermath – Kim and Chuck’s New Garage

From subtle flaws to flawless finish. Their Williamsburg garage is now a standout.

“When we bought our home in Williamsburg, we knew right away that we wanted our garage to be more than a place to park a car—we envisioned it as a garage, a game room, and a great place to gather and watch football. We thought having the floor coated would be a great look. When we called Designs in Concrete and talked with Kyle, he explained the process and gave us a price over the phone based on a FaceTime call. Kyle fit us into his schedule on short notice and got our new floor done before we moved in. The crew did a great job, and the garage floor looks fantastic!” – Kim and Chuck

FAQ: Your Polyurea Polyaspartic Questions Answered

How long does a polyurea polyaspartic floor last?: With care, 15-20 years—its chemical resistance outlasts epoxy.
Can I install it myself?: DIY is tough—pros like Designs in Concrete nail the prep and application.
What’s the cost for a garage like Kim and Chuck’s?: Depends on size—get a free quote.

Ready for Your Garage Upgrade?

Kim and Chuck’s garage proves a solid floor can shine with polyurea polyaspartic. From Williamsburg to Cedar Rapids, Designs in Concrete delivers—fast, tough, and flawless. Get your free quote now or call us at (563) 388-9529.