Case Study
How a Rain Delay Turned Into a Showroom Garage Floor and a Front Entrance That Pops
Project Overview
The Challenge: Choosing a Coating That Would Last
Karla and her family compared more than one contractor before choosing Duration. The other quote had two problems: only a 5-year warranty, and an epoxy coating that would turn yellow in sunlight. Karla wanted a floor that would look as good years from now as it did on install day, from a company willing to stand behind it.
Why does epoxy turn yellow in the sun?
Standard epoxy is not UV-stable. Sunlight breaks down the resin over time, which shows up as an amber or yellow cast and a duller finish. A garage that gets sun through an open door will show it, and an outdoor surface like a front entrance shows it fastest. A UV-stable polyaspartic top coat holds its color in direct sun, which is why it was the right fit for Karla's entrance.
The Duration Difference: Straight Answers and a Flexible Schedule
Owner Dan Diven gave Karla a prompt estimate and answered every question thoroughly, including the difference between epoxy and the Duralast® polyaspartic system Duration installs. Steve then suggested extending the project to the front entrance. Because the coating is UV-stable, it could go outdoors without the yellowing Karla had been warned about.
When heavy rain forced the application date to move, Duration didn't send Karla to the back of a busy schedule. They fit her right back in without delay, and the crew arrived on time ready to focus on the steps that decide how long a floor lasts: prep and sealing.
What happens if it rains before a coating install?
The install moves. Concrete has to be dry for a coating to bond into it, and coating over a damp slab is one of the most common reasons floors peel or bubble later. Rain matters most for outdoor surfaces like entrances, patios, and walkways. A good installer reschedules rather than pushing ahead, and the question is how quickly they can get you back on the calendar. For Karla, it was without delay.
From First Visit to Finished Floor
Here is how Karla's project moved from the first estimate to a finished garage and front entrance.
Step 1: Estimate and Consultation
Dan inspected the garage, explained how the coating system works and how it compares to epoxy, and delivered a prompt estimate. Karla singled out how knowledgeable he was and how thoroughly he answered her questions.
Step 2: Adding the Front Entrance
On Steve's recommendation, the front entrance was added to the project. Karla later said she was so glad they did: it became one of the standout parts of the finished home.
Step 3: Rescheduling Around Heavy Rain
Heavy rain made the original application date unworkable, since wet concrete won't bond properly with a coating. Duration moved the date and fit Karla back into their busy schedule without delay.
Step 4: Prep, Application, and Sealing
The crew arrived punctually, diamond-ground both surfaces, and repaired any cracks so the coating would bond into the concrete. They applied the Duralast® polyaspartic system in slate gray and sealed it. Karla called their prep and sealing work amazing.
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The Results: A Luxury Showroom Garage and an Entryway That Pops
In Karla's words, the garage floor now looks like a luxury showroom, and the entryway has a unique look that pops. The coating is UV-stable, so neither surface will yellow the way the competitor's epoxy would have.
- A showroom finish in the garage. Careful prep and sealing are what give the floor its clean, even look.
- A front entrance built for the sun. The UV-stable top coat holds its color on a fully exposed surface.
- A warranty that beat the competition. Duration's lifetime warranty versus the competitor's 5 years.
- Every box checked. Knowledge, speed, flexibility, punctuality, and quality from one contractor.
Is it worth coating a front entrance?
For many homes, yes. A front entrance is the first surface guests see, and bare concrete there takes sun, rain, and Indiana freeze-thaw cycles head-on. Coating it with the same UV-stable system as the garage gives the home a finished look from the street and protects the slab underneath.
What Karla O. Says About Her Experience
"We had an outstanding experience with Duration Concrete Coatings by Duralast, from start to finish! Dan was highly knowledgeable, provided a prompt estimate, and thoroughly answered our questions. When a heavy rain forced [us] to reschedule the application, they accommodated us right back into their busy schedule without delay. The crew was super punctual, professional, and did an amazing job with the prep work and sealing. We're so glad that Steve recommended to also do our front entrance! Our garage floor looks like a luxury showroom and our entry way has such a unique look that pops! We highly recommend them! (The competition only offers a 5 year warranty and their epoxy would have turned yellow with the sunlight). Duration Concrete checked all [our] boxes."
— Karla O., Fort Wayne Homeowner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars · Verified Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Is polyaspartic better than epoxy for a garage that gets sun?
Yes. Epoxy works well for interior, low-UV floors like basements, but it yellows in sunlight. The Duralast® polyaspartic system is UV-stable and 5X stronger than standard epoxy, so it keeps its color and finish in a garage with an open door or any surface outdoors.
Can you coat a front entrance or porch?
Yes. Entrances, porches, patios, and walkways can take the same UV-stable coating as a garage floor. Karla added her front entrance to her garage project on Steve's recommendation. See our patio and walkway coatings.
What if weather delays my installation?
We reschedule. Concrete has to be dry for a coating to bond properly, so we won't install on a wet slab. When rain moved Karla's date, we fit her back into the schedule without delay.
How long is the warranty?
Duration backs its floors with a lifetime warranty. Karla noted the competitor she compared only offered 5 years.
How much does garage floor coating cost in Fort Wayne?
Duration's residential polyaspartic installs typically run $5 to $8 per square foot, depending on slab condition and finish. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate. See our garage floor coating cost guide.
Why Fort Wayne Homeowners Choose Duration
- UV-stable coatings that won't yellow on sun-exposed garages, entrances, and patios
- Duralast® polyaspartic system, 5X stronger than standard epoxy
- Owner-led estimates from Dan Diven, with thorough answers before any commitment
- Flexible rescheduling when weather forces a change
- Careful prep and sealing, the steps that decide how long a floor lasts
- Backed by a lifetime warranty
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Thinking about your garage, front entrance, or patio? Contact Duration Concrete Coatings today and see why Fort Wayne homeowners like Karla O. choose us.