Polyaspartic vs. Epoxy: Why We Only Install Polyaspartic Coatings
Not all floor coatings are the same. If you've been researching garage or basement floor coatings, you've probably come across both epoxy and polyaspartic options. Here's what most companies won't tell you: the difference between the two is significant. At Drury Concrete Coatings, we exclusively install polyaspartic coatings because, after years in the industry, it's simply the better product.
What Is Epoxy?
Epoxy has been around for decades. It's a two-part resin system that bonds to concrete and creates a hard surface. It was a solid option for its time. The problem is that it has real limitations that show up quickly, especially in a garage or basement environment. Epoxy is sensitive to UV light, which causes it to yellow and chalk over time. It takes 24 to 72 hours to cure before you can walk on it, and even longer before you can park a car. In cold temperatures, it can fail to bond properly. Once it starts peeling, there's not much you can do short of a full removal and reinstall.
What Is Polyaspartic?
Polyaspartic is a newer generation coating technology. It's more flexible, more durable, and engineered to outperform epoxy in almost every category. Drury uses a polyaspartic polyurea system, which combines the best traits of both chemistries. The result is a floor that's built to handle real life.
Why Drury Only Uses Polyaspartic
We've seen what happens when the wrong product gets installed. Floors peel, yellow, and crack. Homeowners end up calling us to fix what another company did. That's why we made the decision to only offer polyaspartic coatings. It's a higher-quality product that holds up to Missouri winters, summer heat, vehicle traffic, and everyday use. Our clients in St. Charles, O'Fallon, Chesterfield, and across the St. Louis area are getting a floor that's built to last — not one that looks great for six months and fails by year two.
What You Get with Drury
Every install starts with proper surface prep. Grinding, crack repair, and leveling before a single drop of coating goes down. Then we apply our polyaspartic system with your choice of color and flake blend. Most jobs are done in a single day. You're walking on it that evening and parking your car by morning.
Ready to Upgrade Your Floor?
Call or text us for a free quote. We serve St. Charles, O'Fallon, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Edwardsville, and surrounding areas in Missouri and Illinois.