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Basement Floor Coating in Sterling Heights, MI
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Basement Floor Coating Case Studies in Sterling Heights, MI
On this page, we document basement floor coating projects in Sterling Heights, MI. Our polyurea-polyaspartic coating system converts bare or cracked basement concrete into a durable, finished floor.
Tetley Drive’s basement needed a moisture barrier in several low spots and a crack blended at a new drainage line before a Domino finish. Alpena Drive’s basement needed a crack repaired with mender compound before a Silver Creek finish. Jackman Drive’s basement needed old carpet, LVT, and paint removed before a Pebble Beach finish. Burstyn Drive’s basement needed its old epoxy stripped before a Slatestone finish.
Why Basement Floors Need a Dedicated Coating
Basement concrete deals with different stress than a garage floor. Moisture vapor rising through the slab, musty odors, and failed DIY paint jobs are common problems in older basements. Bare concrete also produces dust and stains easily under regular foot traffic.
Polyurea-polyaspartic systems seal the slab against moisture and provide a durable, easy-to-clean surface. The flake broadcast hides minor surface imperfections and gives the room a finished look, whether it becomes a gym, a workshop, or a storage space.
Our Basement Floor Coating Process
Our crew starts with an inspection of the slab and a moisture test. Cracks, old adhesive, and failed coatings get ground down or patched before anything new goes on.
A moisture barrier goes down first on slabs that need one. Our crew then rolls the polyurea base coat and broadcasts color flakes by hand, finishing with a polyaspartic topcoat for traction and durability.
What Comes With Every MotorCity Basement Floor
Most basement floors finish in a single day, compared to the multi-day cure time of standard epoxy. Every installation carries a lifetime residential warranty.
Our coatings resist moisture, stains, and daily wear, so the floor holds up whether the room becomes a playroom, a home gym, or extra storage.
Tetley Drive's Basement Gets Extra Moisture Protection Before Domino Flake
A Sterling Heights homeowner chose Domino flake for a 754-square-foot basement floor — the entire space.
Our crew applied a moisture barrier across roughly ten low spots before coating.
Blending a Crack Where New Drainage Was Added
Our crew found one crack near the new drainage line. It needed a careful blend around the edges. A moisture barrier went down next in roughly ten spots prone to seepage.
An M3 Basecoat Under Domino Flake
Our crew rolled an M3 basecoat across the full 754-square-foot floor. Domino flake went down next for an even, speckled finish. A polyaspartic topcoat with 16-grit traction locked it all in.
One Finished Basement, Edge to Edge on Tetley Drive
The full 754 square feet now wears one even Domino finish. The blended crack and new drainage line disappear beneath the coating. Tetley Drive’s basement is ready for daily use.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Tetley Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
- Square footage: 754 sq ft (entire basement)
- Repair: One crack blended at new drainage line
- Coating color: Domino (flake blend) over an M3 basecoat
- Traction: 16-grit
- Install date: April 17, 2026
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What Tetley Drive's Basement Actually Needed
One crack ran near a newly added drainage line and needed a careful blend at the edges. Our crew also laid a moisture barrier across roughly ten low spots before coating. Every basement we coat gets the same careful prep before color goes on.
Alpena Drive's Basement Finished in Silver Creek Under a Clear Topcoat
Alpena Drive’s basement got a fresh start in Silver Creek flake. Our crew repaired a crack with mender compound before coating.
Silver Creek Flake Over a Motor City Clear Topcoat
Our crew broadcast Silver Creek flake across the repaired slab. A Motor City Clear topcoat sealed the surface afterward. The basement now wears one even, speckled finish.
A Clean Finish for Alpena Drive's Basement
The crack is sealed and the floor is finished in Silver Creek. Alpena Drive’s basement is ready for everyday use.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Alpena Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
- Repair: Cracking repaired with mender compound
- Coating color: Silver Creek (flake blend)
- Topcoat: Motor City Clear (two-part system)
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Jackman Drive's Basement Gets a Fresh Start After Flooring Removal
Jackman Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
A Sterling Heights homeowner tore out old carpet and LVT ahead of this basement coating. Our crew handled the paint removal and patched marks left by carpet tack strips. The 423 square foot main room and laundry area now share one Pebble Beach finish.
Clearing Carpet, Tack Strips, and Old Paint Before Coating
Our crew removed the old carpet, LVT, and leftover tack strips first. We patched the minor gouges they left behind in the slab. The new coating runs to the back of each closet opening so no edge shows.
A Pebble Beach Basecoat With 16-Grit Traction
Our crew rolled an M4 basecoat across the full 423 square feet. We broadcast Pebble Beach flake by hand for even color. A 16-grit basement traction additive went into the final coat.
One Basement, Two Rooms, One New Floor
The main room and laundry area now wear one continuous Pebble Beach floor. Every trace of the old carpet and tack strips is gone. The space is ready for whatever comes next.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Jackman Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
- Square footage: 423 sq ft (main room and laundry room)
- Prep: Carpet, LVT, and paint removal; tack-strip repairs
- Coating color: Pebble Beach over an M4 basecoat
- Traction: 16-grit
- Install date: March 9, 2023
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Burstyn Drive Replaces a Worn Epoxy Floor With Slatestone
Burstyn Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
A Sterling Heights homeowner wanted this basement’s old epoxy stripped and redone. Our crew found a true epoxy system under a clear topcoat, built to last. The 850 square foot main area and bathroom now wear one Slatestone finish.
Stripping a Tough Existing Epoxy System
Our crew removed the old epoxy and its clear topcoat first. The removal took real effort since the coating was a true epoxy system. We patched a few minor spots once the slab was bare.
A Slatestone Basecoat at an M3.5 Mix
Our crew rolled an M3.5 basecoat across the full 850 square feet. We broadcast Slatestone flake by hand for even coverage. A 16-grit basement traction additive finished the floor.
From Worn Epoxy to One Clean Slatestone Floor
The main area and bathroom now share one continuous Slatestone floor. Every trace of the old epoxy is gone for good. The space is ready for everyday use again.
Technical Specifications
- Location: Burstyn Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
- Square footage: 850 sq ft (main area and bathroom)
- Prep: Full epoxy and clear-topcoat removal; minor floor repairs
- Coating color: Slatestone over an M3.5 basecoat
- Traction: 16-grit
- Install date: May 22-23, 2026
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Serving Sterling Heights & Macomb County
We install polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings across Sterling Heights and throughout Macomb County, including nearby Warren, Troy, and Utica. No matter where your basement sits, you get the same durable dual-coat system, one-day installation, and lifetime warranty.
MotorCity Floors and Coatings also serves residents and businesses across Metro Detroit, including Warren, Troy, Utica, Detroit, Novi, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor.
FAQ
Find answers to your technical questions about polyurea-polyaspartic basement floor coatings.
Tetley Drive’s basement spans 754 square feet, the entire lower level. Alpena Drive’s basement also needed crack repair before coating, though its footage wasn’t recorded. Jackman Drive’s basement covers 423 square feet across its main room and laundry area. Burstyn Drive’s basement covers 850 square feet across its main area and bathroom.
Tetley Drive needed a moisture barrier across roughly ten low spots and a crack blended at a new drainage line. Alpena Drive needed a crack repaired with mender compound. Jackman Drive needed old carpet, LVT, and paint removed, plus patching where carpet tack strips had been. Burstyn Drive needed its old epoxy and clear topcoat removed before recoating.
Tetley Drive’s basement got a Domino flake blend over an M3 basecoat. Alpena Drive’s basement got a Silver Creek flake blend sealed with a Motor City Clear topcoat. Jackman Drive’s basement got a Pebble Beach flake blend over an M4 basecoat with 16-grit traction. Burstyn Drive’s basement got a Slatestone flake blend over an M3.5 basecoat.
Our crew blends cracks, patches pitting, and lays a moisture barrier where seepage is a risk, making sure the slab is sound before any basecoat goes down. This held true on Tetley Drive, Alpena Drive, Jackman Drive, and Burstyn Drive alike.
The MotorCity Advantage
MotorCity Floors and Coatings installs polyurea-polyaspartic coating systems on basements, pool decks, walkways, and porches throughout Southeast Michigan. These dual-coating systems resist moisture and chemicals, cure faster than epoxy, and hold their color for years. We back every installation with a warranty.
Each project includes diamond grinding preparation and crack or stain repair where the concrete needs it, so the coating bonds correctly across the full surface. Our crew blended a crack at a new drainage line and laid a moisture barrier on Tetley Drive, repaired a crack with mender compound on Alpena Drive, cleared old carpet and tack strips on Jackman Drive, and stripped a tough epoxy system on Burstyn Drive, all in Sterling Heights. We fix every repair at the source instead of covering it over.