Garage Floor Epoxy Kits

Garage Floor Epoxy Systems Built To Last

Garage floor epoxy is a multi-layer protective coating system engineered to permanently bond to concrete, creating a seamless chemically hardened surface that protects against moisture, road salts, vehicle fluids, hot tires, impacts, and daily garage traffic. Unlike standard paints or thin DIY sealers.

ArmorGarage manufactures epoxy for garage floors that are engineered as true once-and-done coating systems.

Whether your garage is used for daily vehicles, oversized trucks and rubber tracked vehicles, high-performance cars with extreme tire heat, or as a full workshop environment, our epoxy floor kits can be customized with options to match specific traffic loads and use conditions.

The floor in this image was done with the Armor Chip Garage Epoxy Kit with (approximately 70-75% flake coverage) in charcoal gray with the military grade topcoat option.

All ArmorGarage garage epoxy coatings are made in the USA and designed for easy installation by first-time users with professional results. You get a 15+ year floor for a fraction of contractor prices. See real-world Case Studies for proof.

Every garage floor epoxy kit ships free and includes everything you need in sufficient quantities — eliminating guesswork so you get it right the first time.

ArmorGarage garage epoxy systems use true 100% military-grade solids — not fake 100% solids, imported, or diluted formulas marketed as “high solids” by competing brands.

See the following slides for images and descriptions of our other garage epoxy kits, plus a video of a beautiful 20,000 SF race shop floor.

ArmorGarage garage floor epoxy kits

Types of Garage Floor Epoxy

Garage floor epoxy is not a single product. It refers to a range of concrete coating systems engineered for different garage conditions, traffic levels, and appearance goals. Selecting the correct epoxy system is the single biggest factor in how long your floor maintains its gloss, resists staining, and avoids premature wear or peeling.

Solid Color Epoxy Garage Floors

Solid color epoxy systems create a clean, uniform finish and are commonly used by customers who don't want a color flake finish in their garages, garages used as workshops, and retail service areas where durability, visibility of dropped small parts and simple cleaning are important factors.

Decorative Flake Epoxy Floors

Armor Chip & Armor Granite garage epoxy kits incorporate color flakes broadcast into the epoxy layer that hide surface imperfections, and create a stone- or granite-style appearance. Flake coverage levels range from 70% to a high 95%.

Metallic Epoxy Garage Floors

Metallic epoxy systems use specialized pigments to create a three-dimensional, marbled effect with no two floors alike. Our Metallic system is built as a three-layer installation and protected with a clear, high-performance topcoat to preserve both appearance and durability.

Heavy-Duty & Military-Grade Epoxy Systems

Heavy-duty epoxy systems are engineered for extreme garage use — oversized vehicles, high tire heat, road salts, chemical exposure, and workshop abuse.

These coatings prioritize abrasion resistance, chemical protection, and long-term structural integrity over generic formulas. Many customers want the highest level of protection regardless of the type of vehicles they have.

Understanding the differences between epoxy system types allows you to choose the right coating for your garage once — instead of grinding off a failed floor and starting over.

ArmorGarage epoxy floor systems overview

Armor Granite Epoxy Garage Floor

Armor Granite is our top-of-the-line garage floor kit. It features an extra-thick epoxy base, 18 lbs of decorative flakes for 90–95% coverage, and a deep-luster, high-gloss finish that looks like real granite.

The floor shown is Pattern One — a very popular choice.

We strongly recommend this system over a full-broadcast floor for first-time users. Full broadcast applications can be tricky with pitfalls that often lead to disappointment if you haven’t done this before.

Armor Granite looks better, installs easier, saves time, and is much less expensive than full broadcast.

Armor Granite garage floor epoxy kit with military topcoat

Solid Color Garage & Shop Floors

ArmorGarage II is our commercial-grade solid color epoxy floor system. It consists of our proprietary high-performance primer and an ultra-durable protective topcoat in the same color with no flakes.

We supply a high-tech non-slip additive made from micro-tubular aluminum, not generic grit. These micro tubes act like mini rebars in the coating and improve long-term durability.

This system is perfect if you don't want a flake floor and/or if you work in your garage or shop where seeing small parts on a solid color surface is important.

Solid color commercial garage epoxy

Metallic Garage Floor Epoxy

ArmorGarage Metallic Epoxy gives you an exotic, 3D-like swirling marble finish that works in almost any application.

Each metallic epoxy floor is three layers thick: a black primer for depth, a 100% military grade high-build epoxy, and a military-grade clear topcoat designed for long-term gloss retention.

This means you can use this system in a home garage, high-end business, or commercial spaces — it’s built to last.

Metallic epoxy garage floor with marble-like 3D swirl finish

Large-Format Epoxy Flooring Proven in Real Work Environments

This video shows a real-world installation at Dynamic Race Works, where a 20,000 square foot high-performance epoxy floor was installed over a single extended weekend.

The installation was completed by company employees — not professional flooring contractors — demonstrating how a properly engineered epoxy flooring system can be installed efficiently when the materials, application tools, and instructions are designed and packaged correctly.

The floor uses the ArmorGarage Large-Format 3-Layer Military-Industrial Epoxy System , engineered to withstand hot tire abrasion, rolling tools & equipment, chemical exposure, and continuous use while maintaining a high-gloss, professional finish.

The same system engineering principles apply to all our epoxy flooring products for smaller garages, workshops, pole barns, service bays, and other applications where durability and long-term appearance matter.

Watch the video to see what high-quality epoxy flooring looks like at scale. If you would like a floor like this, contact us today via phone, email, or request-a-quote.

Garage Floor Epoxy Built for Every Garage Application

Matching your garage epoxy coating to your floor traffic is critical to having a floor last 10-15 years rather than a year or less.

These charts describe the differences between our epoxy kits to help you select the best look and options for your garage.

Everyday Parking (Cars / SUVs) The best all-around garage floor epoxy system for daily use — built to handle hot tires, road salt, oil drips, and normal garage traffic. Medium flake coverage of up to 75%. Optional high-performance primer and military topcoat for heavier-duty protection when needed or desired.
See Armor Chip Below
Workshops / Heavier Use For heavier rolling loads and tougher use — better abrasion resistance, impact protection, and easier cleaning in busy work spaces. Solid color high gloss finish (no flakes) makes finding small parts easier and brightens workspaces.
See The Commercial Epoxy Below
Premium Granite-Look Garage Floors Want a high-end granite look with heavy 90–95% flake coverage? Built for maximum durability with a premium multi-layer clear finish. Easier to install, better looking, and less expensive than full broadcast systems.
See Armor Granite Below

Our Garage Epoxy Floor Coating Features

  • Protect bare uncoated concrete slabs from stains, cracks, and becoming very pitted, exposing the aggregate that holds the concrete together.
  • Form a seamless surface that resists hot-tire pickup, is light reflective, and adds beauty & value to your home .
  • Outperform traditional concrete paints and sealers that require constant maintenance and recoating.
  • Keep your floor an easy-to-clean non-stick surface.
  • All our garage epoxy kits have a beautiful high-gloss showroom finish
  • Multiple layers of protective topcoat provide scratch, impact, and chemical resistance
  • Optional chemically hardened, military-grade topcoat for applications requiring maximum protection
  • Choose from medium or heavy flake finish, solid color finish or a 3D metallic epoxy finish.
  • Complete Kits: Include everything you need to do the job right the first time.
  • No Experience Needed: All our kits are designed so that even first-time users get professional results every time.
  • Instructions: Complete and easy-to-follow instructions are included.
  • Purpose-built systems for different garage uses—not generic one-size-fits-all kits.
  • Engineered to eliminate hot-tire peeling, staining, dulling, chipping and premature wear spots. Stays looking new longer-not just "day-one looks".
  • Foolproof application designed for beautiful, high-gloss, professional results every time.
  • Cost effective - Save thousands over franchise company & contractor prices!
  • Free Shipping
  • See why our garage floor epoxy outperforms the competition →

I've never done this before, and I don't know what I need or what to do. Quick Answer: Not to worry! We have many resources to help you in our "Need To Know" section, such as our Complete Garage Floor Epoxy Guide, our Interactive Epoxy Floor Chooser Tool, our How To Application Guide and much more. Plus, we provide full support before, during, and after your project is done.

Why are ArmorGarage garage epoxy kits more expensive than other coatings? Quick Answer: Because a true multi-layer epoxy flooring system made with high-build, 100% USA-made premium pigments, resins and hardeners cost more upfront than water-based, low-quality, or imported coatings.

The best way to compare epoxy coating costs is cost of ownership: the price of the product divided by how long it lasts. The longer the lifespan, the lower the cost of ownership is. That's how the real value of a coating is determined, and not by saving a few dollars when you buy.

ArmorGarage garage epoxy floors routinely last 10-15+ years; many epoxies fail within the first few years. What's the worth of not having to remove all your stuff from your garage and do a costly diamond grind and full recoat?

Cheap epoxies are always the most expensive in the end. Using an ArmorGarage epoxy flooring kit is a once-and-done process.

Do I have to etch or grind my garage floor?
Quick Answer: Yes. Proper floor prep is critical to success. Most epoxy floor failures are caused by poor preparation or low-quality coatings.

All concrete floors must be either acid-etched or mechanically diamond-ground to ensure proper epoxy adhesion. All ArmorGarage kits include acid etching by default. Grinding can save 1–2 days by eliminating post-etch drying time. New and power trowelled concrete floors must be etched twice to remove curing residues and create a proper profile/texture. See the Application Instruction tabs on each product page for details on applying our garage epoxy coatings.

Can I install a garage epoxy floor myself?
Quick Answer: Yes. ArmorGarage epoxy garage floor kits are designed for first-time users and include everything needed in the correct quantities, along with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

How long does it take to install garage floor epoxy?
Quick Answer: A typical 2.5-car garage requires approximately 6–8 total man-hours. Plan a 2–3 day window to allow for preparation, application, and proper drying time.

See the full list of commonly asked questions in our Garage Epoxy FAQs .

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Why Use a Garage Floor Epoxy Kit?

A Garage Epoxy Kit Does A Lot of Good Things For Your Floor, Such As:

  • Protects against road salt corrosion, concrete staining, and tire abrasion wear, preventing costly concrete repair bills
  • Provides resistance to oil, chemicals, impacts, and common garage spills
  • Provides extra durability for tools, jacks, sporting equipment, and off-road vehicles
  • Provides a light reflective surface that brightens your garage
  • Increases curb appeal and the value of your home

An ArmorGarage Epoxy Kit Can Also Easily Transform Your Floor.

Alan T. in Denver had years of road salt damage and oil staining on his floor. With proper surface preparation and an ArmorGarage epoxy flooring kit, he achieved a professional-grade finish — despite it being his first epoxy project.

The Before & After Difference Is Pretty Dramatic!

Damaged garage floor before ArmorGarage epoxy floor installation.

After proper installation of the Armor Chip epoxy kit with primer and military topcoat, the floor was transformed into a durable, seamless surface with long-term protection against wear, impacts, staining, road salt pitting, and hot-tire peeling.

Control joints were intentionally left unfilled, which preserves slab movement while adding visual definition similar to large-format stone or granite panels. Control joints are now easy to clean since nothing will stick to them.

The finished floor demonstrates what’s easily achievable, even for first-time installers starting with the worst looking floors.

Garage floor after ArmorGarage epoxy floor coating with flakes

Need something designed for heavier duty traffic? See our Commercial Epoxy Flooring Systems or our Industrial Epoxy Flooring Systems .

Three Common Garage Epoxy Floor Failures — and How to Avoid Them

Before choosing a garage epoxy kit, it helps to understand the most common outcomes we see in real garages.

Knowing why garage floor epoxy fails in the first place will help you avoid one.

Nearly all epoxy floors fall into one of these three categories:

1. Floors That Fade and Dull Too Quickly
Thin epoxy coatings with fake 100% solids or just high solids and or weak topcoats can’t handle tire abrasion and daily garage use. Gloss fades, swirl marks appear, stains occur, and recoating is needed far sooner than expected.

2. Floors That Peel from Hot-Tire Lift
This typically happens when surface prep is poor or the coating isn’t properly designed for garages. Heat from parked tires softens the coating, breaks adhesion, and leads to peeling that can only be fixed by grinding and starting over.

3. Floors That Stay Bonded and Look New for 10-15+ Years
A properly prepped concrete surface paired with a true multi-layer epoxy system and a durable urethane topcoat delivers long-term performance under real garage conditions.

To understand why epoxy floors fail further — and how to avoid costly rework — see our complete epoxy failure prevention guide .

Compare Our Garage Epoxy Flooring Systems

All ArmorGarage garage epoxy systems are built as complete multi-layer coatings. The table below highlights the key differences so you can quickly narrow your options before viewing full product details or using our interactive selector.

MG = Military Grade Topcoat. Primer is included with Metallic & Commercial Epoxies, Optional on Armor Chip & Armor Granite

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System Best Use Build Type Finish Style Topcoat
Armor Chip Daily-use garages High-build epoxy Decorative flake Optional MG upgrade
Armor Granite Heavier vehicles & storage Extra-thick flake system Heavy flake Optional MG upgrade
Commercial Epoxy Workshops & service bays Industrial solid-color system Solid color MG included
Metallic Epoxy Show garages & interiors Multi-layer decorative system Metallic 3D finish MG included

For a personalized recommendation based on traffic, concrete condition, and downtime, use our Interactive Epoxy System Chooser or click into any system above to see full specifications.

Why ArmorGarage Epoxy Kits Perform Better & Last Longer

ArmorGarage garage floor epoxy kits are built to prevent the common failure points—thin coatings, weak topcoats, and poor wear resistance. Our systems use a proven multi-layer build designed to hold up to heat, weight, and tight tire turns so your floor stays glossy, bright, and easy to clean for years.

  • Thicker-build systems designed for garage traffic and workshop use
  • High-wear topcoat option for heavier vehicles, salts, and workshops
  • Multi-layer application for better adhesion and long-term durability
  • Made for heavy rolling loads, turning tires, and dropped tools
  • Non-water-based systems (not thin “paint-like” coatings)
  • Made in the USA with professional-grade materials

See Why ArmorGarage Epoxy Really Is The Best for the full breakdown.

What’s the Difference Between Our Four Garage Epoxy Kits?

Each ArmorGarage kit has a different build and look. That helps you match your floor to how you use it. Here is how each kit stacks up for thickness, flakes, and coats.

Garage floor epoxy coating with color flake combinations

Armor Chip

Armor Chip is the standard garage epoxy kit in the line. It includes 6 pounds of color flakes in each box. Two clear topcoats build a surface 20 mils thick.

  • Good fit for daily cars and light trucks
  • Flake finish helps hide small marks and dust

Armor Granite

Armor Granite is the top flake upgrade for garage floors. It uses extra thick epoxy for a deeper build. The kit includes 18 pounds of flakes and 4 coats. The finished floor reaches 27 mils thick.

Commercial Kit

  • Commercial Epoxy Kit has a solid color finish only
  • 2 layers reach fourteen mils of total build
  • Forklift rated topcoat handles heavier rolling and point loads

This kit suits work areas with tools and stands. It works well where you want a bright, simple surface and to easily find dropped parts and screws.

Metallic Epoxy Kit

Metallic Epoxy Kite is a three-layer swirling marble 3D finish with primer, metallic. It uses a primer coat, metallic layer, and strong topcoat. Our best-in-class military-grade topcoat, and is 30 mils thick.

  • 3 coats stack for a thick, deep finish
  • Military grade topcoat protects the metallic surface pattern
  • Good choice for show style garages with strong loads

Real-World Results: A Tale of Two Epoxies

Getting a garage floor that looks sharp is the first step. Keeping that same look for 15–20 years is what sets a strong kit apart. John and Eric’s story shows this difference better than any chart or claim.

Eric used the Armor Chip garage kit on his slab. John used a big-box epoxy to save some money. Both floors looked the same at first, but that changed fast. John’s floor dulled, stained, and then peeled in less than a year. Eric’s floor stayed bright, clean, and smooth.

Eric shared this note with us:

Hey Jim, Eric Pfeiffer here from Miami. Thought you would find this picture interesting! You sold me the Armor Chip garage flooring kit (floor on the right) with the standard topcoat and my friend John did his floor with an epoxy kit from the local big box store to save some money (oil-stained floor on the left). Both floors looked similar, but that didn’t last more than a year, and the difference now is amazing!

My floor still looks good and cleans up easily, but it’s getting to the point where it could use a freshening. I’m going to use the Military Topcoat to give it that new look again after a light sanding to rough it up. John was told he needs to do a complete diamond grind on his spot! I’m figuring the military topcoat will give me a finish I’ll never have to redo, judging from how long the standard topcoat lasted, which is now going on over 10 years. Speak to you soon (so will John!) and thanks for a fantastic product and your great customer service!”

Side by side comparison of ArmorGarage floor epoxy vs Big Box Store epoxy paint

Eric’s ArmorGarage floor held up under hot tires for over ten years. The surface only shows light scuffing and dulling from tight parking turns. A single coat of Military Topcoat will put it back to a fresh look for another 15–20 years.

John’s floor ended up in the opposite place. His coating failed, peeled, and stained, and now needs a full diamond grind and heavy cleanup. That extra step costs more time, more work, and more money had he done it the right way to begin with.

This is why choosing the right kit once matters.

Important Things to Know About Garage Floor Epoxy Coatings

Garage floors see hot tires, sharp turns, rolling loads, and constant abrasion. The right epoxy system is not just about sticking to concrete — it’s about protecting the surface for the long term.

Epoxy topcoat guide

Why the Topcoat Matters

A urethane topcoat is what protects epoxy from wear. Without it, even a well-bonded epoxy floor will dull, scuff, and show tire marks far sooner than expected.

Garages with off-road tires, racing tires, trailers, golf carts, or workshop equipment need a low-abrasion topcoat. As a rule, ratings above 20 mg offer minimal wear protection.

ArmorGarage offers a 4 mg Military Grade topcoat designed to handle aggressive garage use and repeated tire abrasion — the main reason our floors stay looking good long after lighter systems wear out.

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Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse

Most epoxy floor complaints come from thin coatings, weak topcoats, or systems that weren’t designed for real garage conditions. Floors may stay bonded, but still look worn, dull, or marked much sooner than expected.

ArmorGarage kits are built to avoid those outcomes by matching coating thickness and topcoat durability to how your garage is actually used.

About Full Flake Broadcast Systems

Full broadcast flake systems look great — but they are difficult to install evenly without professional experience. They require large amounts of flake, thicker epoxy, and multiple topcoats to perform correctly.

For most DIY garage floors, a heavy flake system that delivers consistent coverage without excessive thickness is the smarter choice.

The Armor Granite Kit delivers approximately 90–95% flake coverage, a granite-style finish, and the durability needed for garage use — without the risks of a full broadcast install.

Armor Chip Garage Epoxy With Red & Black Colors Armor Granite Garage Epoxy Kit
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