Failed Epoxy Floor Restoration Des Moines
A failing epoxy floor is a common problem. Maybe you paid for a coating a few years ago, and now it is peeling. Maybe it is bubbling, flaking, or lifting where your tires sit. Maybe the color has turned yellow or gone dull. Some floors look fine at first, then start to fail in patches. This happens a lot with cheap or rushed jobs.
Premier Floor Coatings handles failed epoxy floor restoration in Des Moines. We remove the old coating, fix the concrete, and put down a new floor that bonds the right way. We have done this work since 2019, and we fix failed floors all over the metro. If your epoxy let you down, we can make it right.
Professional Failed Epoxy Floor Restoration in Des Moines
Most epoxy floors fail for one reason. The concrete was not prepped right. If the surface was not ground before coating, the epoxy never had a strong grip. Over time it lets go. Once that starts, you cannot just paint over it. The new coating will fail too.
Our process fixes the root problem. First we grind off the old, loose epoxy with a diamond grinder. We take the surface back down to clean, solid concrete. Then we check for cracks, pits, and damage left behind. We patch and fill these spots. Once the concrete is clean and solid, we put down a fresh coating.
For most failed floors, we suggest polyaspartic for the new coat. It cures fast, handles hot tires, and resists fading. This helps you avoid the same problems again. We walk you through what went wrong with the old floor and how the new one is built to last.
When Customers Need Epoxy Restoration
People call us when their floor starts to break down. The signs are easy to spot. The coating peels up in sheets or strips. It bubbles or blisters. It flakes off where hot tires park. The color fades or turns yellow in spots near the door.
Some floors fail fast, within a year or two. Others hold on for a while, then start to go. Either way, the problem spreads. A small peeling spot becomes a big one. Salt and moisture get under the coating and make it worse.
You may also need restoration after a bad DIY kit or a low cost job from another company. These often skip the grinding step to save time. The coating looks good for a season, then lets go. We see this often, and we know how to fix it.
Repair, Replacement, or Full Restoration Options
The right fix depends on how bad the floor is. We check it in person first.
If only a small area is peeling and the rest is solid, we may be able to repair that section and blend it in. This works in some cases, but not all.
If the coating is failing across the floor, full restoration is the better path. We grind off all the old material, fix the concrete, and recoat the whole floor. This costs more than a patch, but it gives you a floor that lasts. A patch on a failing floor is a short term fix.
If the concrete under the old coating is damaged, we repair it before we recoat. Cracks and pits get filled. We make the surface smooth and solid first. We always tell you honestly which option makes sense for your floor.
Why Customers Choose Premier Floor Coatings
We have restored failed floors across the Des Moines metro since 2019. That is more than six years of work in this area. We have seen many ways a floor can fail, and we know how to fix each one.
We are family owned. You work with the people who do the job. We do not skip the grinding step, because that is exactly what causes floors to fail in the first place. We do it right so you do not have to call someone else in two years.
We also know Iowa. Salt, freeze and thaw, and humidity all play a part in why coatings fail here. We account for our local climate when we restore your floor. That is how we keep the new coating from going the way of the old one.
Service Areas
Premier Floor Coatings restores failed floors across the Des Moines metro. We work in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Clive, Altoona, Grimes, Norwalk, and Pleasant Hill. If you live near these cities, reach out. We likely cover your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my epoxy floor fail?
Most epoxy floors fail because the concrete was not ground before coating. Without proper prep, the coating cannot bond, so it peels. Salt, moisture, and hot tires speed up the failure.
Can you just coat over my old epoxy?
No, not safely. Coating over loose, peeling epoxy means the new coat fails too. We grind off the old material first so the new coating bonds to solid concrete.
How long does restoration take?
Removing the old coating adds time over a fresh job. Many floors are still done in one to two days, depending on size and how much old material has to come off. We give you a clear timeline after we see the floor.
How much does it cost to fix a failed epoxy floor?
Cost depends on the size of the floor and how much old coating must be removed. Concrete repair can add to it. We give you a clear price after we look at the floor in person.
Will the new floor fail like the old one?
Not when it is done right. The old floor failed from poor prep. We grind down to clean concrete and bond the new coating properly, so it holds.
Should I switch from epoxy to polyaspartic?
For most failed garage floors, yes. Polyaspartic cures fast, resists hot tire pickup, and does not yellow. It helps you avoid the same problems again.
Local Expertise in Des Moines
Iowa weather is hard on garage floors, and it is a big reason coatings fail here. In winter, cars drag in road salt and slush. Salt works its way under a weak coating and lifts it. The freeze and thaw cycle pushes on cracks and opens them up. In summer, heat and humidity stress a poorly bonded surface.
We have restored failed floors through many Des Moines winters. We know how salt and moisture cause coatings to let go. We grind, repair, and recoat with these local conditions in mind. That is why our restored floors last, while the old ones did not. Fixing the prep is the whole point, and we never skip it.
About Premier Floor Coatings
Premier Floor Coatings provides failed epoxy floor restoration in Des Moines and nearby cities including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Clive, Altoona, Grimes, Norwalk, and Pleasant Hill. The company has served this area since 2019, which is more than six years of experience. We help homeowners solve problems such as peeling epoxy, bubbling coatings, hot tire pickup, and faded floors. We are a family owned business focused only on floor coatings.
Why Customers Trust Us
Homeowners choose Premier Floor Coatings to fix failed floors for clear reasons. We have years of real experience in the Des Moines metro. We are reliable and stand behind our work. We do the careful prep that the first company likely skipped. And we know the local climate, so we restore floors that hold up to Iowa weather. We fix the problem at the root, not just the surface.