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Upgrading Garage Floor Coating in Plymouth with Polyurea-Polyaspartic Coatings

On this page, we document garage floor coating projects in Plymouth, MI. Our dual-coating systems have converted worn concrete slabs into durable, attractive garage floors. Plymouth is a Wayne County city known for its well-kept downtown, active community, and a residential housing stock that ranges from historic homes near the city center to newer construction on the surrounding streets. Garages across Plymouth reflect that range — from freshly poured slabs in newer builds to aging concrete that has absorbed decades of Michigan winters, road salt, and vehicle use.

Many of the properties where we apply our polyurea-polyaspartic floor coating systems had accumulated the wear and tear of the harsh Michigan climate. As you will see in these case studies, our garage floor coating specialists work with concrete slabs in a wide variety of conditions: some needed only standard surface preparation. Others required significant remediation — old coating removal, crack filling, moisture barrier application, and oil extraction — before the polyurea and polyaspartic coats could go down. We describe the process and results, and include the before-and-after photos for each job.

Plymouth Garage Floor Coating Case Studies

These case studies carefully document the condition of the concrete slab, the challenges we encountered, and the steps our crew took to prepare and restore the concrete slab before applying the dual-layer system. Each project reflects a variety of conditions to be addressed, and shows the consistent quality standards MotorCity Floors and Coatings applies to every installation.

Beacon Hill Drive

Carol Avenue

Latheron Drive

Portis Road

Plymouth Ridge Drive

Blairwood Circle

River Bend Drive

Saint Andrews Drive

Quality Garage Floor Coatings

Winter road salt, freeze-thaw cycles, automotive fluids, and daily vehicle traffic degrade unprotected garage concrete over time. The damage typically appears as oil staining, cracking, surface pitting, and adhesion failure in previously coated floors.

Plymouth garages sit in a climate that cycles through hard freezes and thaw periods every season. Each cycle expands and contracts the concrete, working cracks wider and driving moisture deeper into the slab. Polyurea-polyaspartic systems are engineered to flex with that movement — a critical advantage over rigid epoxy products that crack and delaminate under the same stress. Our systems provide reliable, long-term protection and deliver a finished appearance that bare concrete or epoxy products cannot match.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Beacon Hill Drive

Beacon Hill Drive, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this 427-square-foot garage to find a slab in poor condition. Heavy pitting spread across multiple zones of the slab. A prominent crack ran down the center of the floor. The slab had also sunk, creating an uneven surface profile. Oil staining and general contamination covered broad areas. The scope included 19.5 linear feet of vertical surfaces and 2 steps at the house entry.

Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 427 square feet with grinding equipment. The grinding removed the laitance layer and opened the surface of the concrete throughout. Our team worked across all zones, including the heavily pitted and contaminated areas. Our crew vacuumed the full surface thoroughly before moving to the repair phase.

Crack and Pitting Repair

The damage at this property required extensive repair work. Our crew flooded mender compound across the heavily pitted zones, filling deep voids and bringing the surface level. Our team worked the material across each deteriorated area and troweled it to even coverage. The center crack received focused attention — our crew filled it and brought it flush with the surrounding concrete. Our team allowed full cure time before proceeding. Our crew then ground the mender back to achieve a consistent, flat surface profile across the full slab.

Vertical and Step Preparation

Our crew hand-abraded the 19.5 linear feet of vertical surfaces to create mechanical adhesion. Our team prepared both steps at the house entry the same way. This ensured the coating system would bond consistently across all surfaces — floor, verticals, and steps.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Domino — a bold blend of black and white flecks. Our crew applied the MC-3.4 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 427 square feet. Our team broadcast Domino flakes at H-4 density into the wet base coat. H-4 density gives a full, dense flake pattern across the floor. Our crew coated the 19.5 linear feet of verticals and both steps to match. They then applied the clear topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout. The 36-grit traction provides firm grip underfoot across the full surface.

The Result

The finished floor shows no trace of the pitting, cracking, or staining our crew found on arrival. Domino covers all 427 square feet, with the bold black and white pattern reading sharply across the full slab. The verticals and steps carry the same Domino finish for a continuous look throughout. The 36-grit traction suits a working garage well. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Carol Avenue

Carol Avenue, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

The slab at this 390-square-foot Carol Avenue garage had taken on years of wear. Oil had saturated multiple zones across the concrete. Pitting was present throughout the surface. A carpet had been removed before our crew arrived — light adhesive residue remained across one section of the floor. The two concrete steps at the house entry were in worse condition than the floor itself: old coating on both treads and risers had chipped and delaminated, leaving a rough, unstable surface. The scope also included 18 linear feet of vertical lip transition and 32 linear feet of wall verticals.

Surface Preparation

Diamond grinding equipment ran across the full 390 square feet. The pass removed the laitance layer, pulled up the carpet glue residue, and cleared the oil saturation from the affected zones. Our crew worked the perimeter carefully along both vertical runs. Vacuuming followed before any repair began.

Pitting Repair

With the surface open, the pitting distributed across the slab was addressed directly. Our crew worked mender compound into each void across the affected zones and troweled it to a level finish. Cure time followed before the coating phase began.

Step Repair and Preparation

The two concrete steps required more than standard abrasion prep. Our crew removed the delaminated coating material from both treads and risers. Our team applied mender compound to the damaged surfaces and troweled it flush. Our crew hand-abraded the steps and the 18 linear feet of vertical lip after cure. Our team also hand-abraded the 32 linear feet of wall verticals to create mechanical adhesion throughout.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Pebble Beach — a warm blend of grey, tan, and brown flecks. Our crew applied the MC-3.8 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 390 square feet. Our team broadcast Pebble Beach flakes into the wet base coat across the full floor. Our crew coated the 18 linear feet of vertical lip, the 32 linear feet of wall verticals, and both steps to match. They then applied the clear topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout.

The Result

The finished floor shows no trace of the staining, pitting, or glue residue our crew found on arrival. Pebble Beach runs wall to wall across all 390 square feet. The warm grey and tan tone suits the space well. Both steps integrate with the floor in the same continuous Pebble Beach finish. The verticals and lip carry the coat edge cleanly along their full lengths. The 36-grit traction provides reliable grip across the floor and steps.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Latheron Drive

Latheron Drive, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this 622-square-foot garage to find a slab in good overall condition. Oil staining marked several spots across the concrete. A crack ran along the center control joint. Minor pitting was scattered across the surface. No prior coating required removal. The scope included 28 linear feet of vertical surfaces and 2 wood steps at the house entry.

Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 622 square feet to open the surface of the concrete. The grinding removed the laitance layer, cleared the oil staining, and exposed the crack and minor pitting across the slab. Our team vacuumed the full surface before moving to repair.

Crack and Pitting Repair

Our crew filled the crack along the control joint with mender compound. Our team worked the material into the full length of the crack and brought it flush with the surrounding surface. The minor pitting in other areas received the same targeted treatment. Our crew allowed full cure time before the coating began.

Wood Steps and Vertical Surfaces

The two wood steps required hand abrasion on both the treads and the risers. Our team worked each step face until the surface had sufficient profile for the coating to grip. Our crew abraded the 28 linear feet of vertical wall base to the same standard. Every surface — floor, steps, and verticals — entered the coating phase in consistent condition.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Domino — a high-contrast blend of black and white flecks. Our crew applied the MC-3.7 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across all 622 square feet. Our team broadcast Domino flakes into the wet base coat. Our crew carried the same color across the 28 linear feet of verticals and both wood steps. Our team then applied the clear topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout the floor, verticals, and steps.

The Result

The finished floor shows no trace of the staining or cracking our crew found on arrival. Domino covers all 622 square feet — the bold black and white pattern reads sharply across the full slab. Both wood steps carry the same Domino finish and integrate cleanly with the floor. The verticals tie in along their full lengths. The 24-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Portis Road

Portis Road, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this 646-square-foot garage to find a slab with accumulated surface wear. Oil staining marked several areas of the concrete. A zone of old flooring adhesive residue covered a broad section of the slab in a grid pattern. Minor pitting was present in spots. No prior coating required removal. The scope included 19 linear feet of vertical lip surfaces and 3 steps at the house entry.

Grinding

Our crew diamond-ground the entire 646 square feet. The grinding removed the laitance layer, lifted the oil contamination, and cleared the adhesive residue from the affected zone. Our team worked across each panel of the slab methodically. Our crew worked the perimeter along the 19 linear feet of vertical lip. Our team vacuumed the full surface before moving to repair.

With the grind complete, the slab was clean and open across all 646 square feet. The adhesive residue that had covered a large zone was gone. The control joints were clear. Minor pitting remained in spots and required attention before the coating could go down.

Surface Repair

Our crew applied mender compound across the zones that required repair. The material filled the pitted areas and brought the surface to a consistent level. Our team spread and troweled the compound to even coverage across the affected panels. Our crew allowed full cure time. After cure, our team ground the mender back flush with the surrounding concrete — leaving a flat, consistent surface across the full slab.

Step and Vertical Preparation

The three steps at the house entry required the same preparation standard as the floor. Our crew hand-abraded each tread, riser, and face to create mechanical adhesion. Our team worked the 19 linear feet of vertical lip along the slab edge to the same profile. Every surface entering the coating phase — floor, steps, and lip — was open, clean, and ready to receive the system.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Domino — a bold, high-contrast blend of black and white flecks. Our crew applied the MC-3.7 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 646 square feet. Our team broadcast Domino flakes into the wet base coat across the full floor. Our crew carried the Domino color across the 19 linear feet of vertical lip and all three steps — treads, risers, and faces — in a single continuous application. Our team then applied the clear topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout.

The Result

The finished floor shows no trace of the staining or adhesive residue our crew found on arrival. Domino covers all 646 square feet — the bold black and white pattern reads consistently across the full slab and through all control joints. All 3 steps carry the same Domino finish and integrate cleanly with the floor. The 36-grit traction provides firm grip underfoot across the floor and steps.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Plymouth Ridge Drive

Plymouth Ridge Drive, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

Two things stood out when our crew arrived at this Plymouth Ridge Drive property. First, the scale: 679 square feet of garage floor split across two bays, with 11 steps connecting the garage to the house interior. Second, the existing coating. A prior epoxy system had been applied to the slab. It was failing — delaminating in areas and no longer bonded consistently to the concrete beneath. That coating had to come off before any preparation work could begin.

Oil had worked its way into the slab in multiple zones across both bays. Tire marks ran through the main parking areas. A crack cut diagonally across one panel. Pitting was present throughout — concentrated in spots but distributed across the full surface. The 29 linear feet of vertical surfaces ran along the slab perimeter.

Epoxy Removal and Surface Preparation

Our crew stripped the failing epoxy from the surface before grinding began. The removal exposed the concrete beneath — stained, pitted, and in need of full preparation. Our team then diamond-ground the entire 679 square feet. The grinding removed the contamination layer, opened the concrete, and cleared the residual epoxy bond coat from the surface. Our crew worked across both bays and along the 29 linear feet of vertical perimeter. Our team vacuumed the full surface when the grind was complete.

With the epoxy gone and the concrete ground open, the condition of the slab was clear across every panel. The oil staining, pitting zones, and crack were all fully exposed and ready for repair.

Crack and Pitting Repair

The crack running across the panel received mender compound along its full length. Our crew worked the material into the seam and troweled it flush with the surrounding surface. Pitting zones across both bays required the same targeted attention.

Our team applied mender compound across each pitted area, filling the voids and bringing the surface level. The repairs were distributed across the floor — not concentrated in one zone. Our crew allowed full cure time across all repaired areas before proceeding.

With the mender cured and ground back, the slab was flat and consistent across all 679 square feet. The crack, the pitting, and the epoxy bond coat were gone. Every panel was in the same condition — open, clean, and ready for the coating system.

The 11 Steps

The staircase at this property required thorough preparation across all 11 steps. Our crew hand-abraded each tread, riser, and face to create the mechanical profile needed for the coating to bond. Our team worked each surface individually. The steps and the 29 linear feet of wall verticals were prepared to the same standard as the floor.

Coating Application

The homeowner selected Glacier — a cool blend of blue-grey, charcoal, and silver flecks. Our crew applied the MC-3.8 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 679 square feet. Our team broadcast Glacier flakes into the wet base coat across both bays in a full, consistent coverage. Our crew carried the same color across the 29 linear feet of verticals and all 11 steps — treads, risers, and faces. Our team then applied the clear topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout the floor, verticals, and steps.

The Result

Glacier runs wall to wall across all 679 square feet. The cool blue-grey tone shifts subtly between direct sunlight and shade — reading darker and richer toward the interior, lighter near the garage door opening. The control joints cut cleanly through the finished surface without interrupting the pattern. Every panel reads the same color and flake density.


All 11 steps carry the Glacier finish on every face. The staircase reads as part of the floor — the same color, the same flake, the same topcoat. The 24-grit traction provides consistent grip across the full surface, from the garage door threshold to the top step.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Blairwood Circle

Blairwood Circle, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

The cracks at this Blairwood Circle property had already been addressed — but not in a way that would hold under a polyurea-polyaspartic system. Caulk had been applied into the crack lines at some point before our arrival. It sat proud of the surface in several places and had no bond compatibility with the coating system. Before any repair work could begin, the caulk had to come out entirely.

Beyond the cracks, pitting was present across the surface of the 391-square-foot slab. Oil staining marked the concrete in spots. One concrete step connected the garage floor to the house entry. No vertical surfaces were included in the scope.

Our crew ran diamond grinding equipment across the full 391 square feet. The grind served two purposes here — opening the concrete surface and removing the caulk from each crack. Our team worked along every crack line until the caulk was gone and the concrete was exposed and profiled throughout. Our crew vacuumed before moving to the repair phase.

Mender Flood and Crack Repair

With the caulk removed and the surface open, the cracks were ready for proper repair. Our crew applied mender compound along each crack line and into the pitting zones across the slab. The damage was distributed broadly enough that the mender application covered large zones rather than isolated spots.

Our team spread the compound to consistent coverage across all affected areas and troweled it flat. The original crack lines and pitting voids disappeared beneath the mender. Our crew allowed full cure time across the full repair zone before the second grind began.

Second Grind — Mender Flush

Our crew ran the diamond grinder across the full slab a second time. This pass brought the cured mender flush with the surrounding concrete across every panel. The crack lines, the caulk, and the pitting were all gone. The surface was flat and consistent from wall to wall.

The step at the house entry received hand abrasion to create mechanical adhesion for the coating. With the floor and the step both prepared, every surface was in consistent condition before the coating went down.

Coating Application

The homeowner selected Smoke — a dark charcoal blend with mid-grey and white accent flecks. Our crew applied the MC-3.2 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 391 square feet. Our team broadcast Smoke flakes into the wet base coat in full, dense coverage across every panel.

 

Our crew carried the same Smoke color across the single step — tread, riser, and face. Our team then applied the clear topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout the floor and step.

The Result

Smoke covers all 391 square feet. The dark charcoal tone reads differently depending on the light — deep and rich from the interior, shifting toward mid-grey near the garage door opening where daylight crosses the surface.

The control joints run cleanly through the finished surface. Every crack, every caulk line, every pit — gone entirely beneath the MC-3.2 system. The single step carries the Smoke finish on every face and sits flush within the floor as a continuous surface. The 24-grit traction provides grip underfoot from the threshold to the step.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on River Bend Drive

River Bend Drive, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

The floor at this River Bend Drive garage already had a coating on it — a solid blue-grey epoxy applied at some earlier point. By the time our crew arrived, the epoxy had run its course. Scuff marks and scratches crossed the surface. The coating had dulled across large zones and lost its bond in others. What sat beneath it was unknown until the grind began.

The garage measured 385 square feet. The existing epoxy covered the full slab and extended onto a narrow ledge along the back wall. No steps and no vertical surfaces were in scope. The job was straightforward in layout — but the old coating had to come off before anything else could happen.

What the Grind Revealed

Our crew diamond-ground the full 385 square feet to strip the epoxy and open the concrete beneath. The grind removed the old coating panel by panel. Near the garage door threshold, the grind exposed what the epoxy had been concealing: a wide crack running along the control joint at that edge of the slab. The crack had not been visible from the surface — the old coating had bridged over it.

This was the defining repair on this job. The crack was wider and more irregular than the control joint alone — movement at the threshold had opened it over time beneath the old coating. Our crew applied mender compound along the full length of the crack and into the surrounding zone. Our team worked the material into the seam and spread it to even coverage across the affected area.

The mender filled the crack and leveled the surface at the threshold. Our crew allowed full cure time before proceeding. After cure, our team ground the mender back flush with the surrounding concrete — bringing the threshold zone into the same plane as the rest of the slab.

A Clean Slate

With the epoxy gone and the crack repaired, the 385-square-foot slab was open, flat, and consistent across every panel. The surface that had been hidden under the old coating for years was now profiled and ready. Our crew vacuumed the full floor before any coating began.

Coating Application

The homeowner selected Driftwood — a warm blend of tan, cream, brown, and grey flecks. Our crew applied the polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 385 square feet. Our team broadcast Driftwood flakes into the wet base coat in full, dense coverage. The flake pattern ran consistently across all panels from the back wall ledge to the threshold. Our crew then applied the clear topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout. Our team taped off the floor at the garage door line while the system cured.

The Result

Driftwood reads with a warmth that sets this floor apart from every other job on this page. The tan and brown flecks read earthy and natural from the interior, shifting slightly cooler near the garage door where daylight crosses the surface. The ledge along the back wall carries the same Driftwood finish and ties the coating to the wall line cleanly.

The control joints run cleanly through the finished surface. The crack at the threshold — the one the old epoxy had been hiding — is gone entirely beneath the mender and topcoat. All 385 square feet are sealed, protected, and covered in a floor that looks nothing like what our crew found on arrival.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Saint Andrews Drive

Saint Andrews Drive, Plymouth, MI

The Starting Point

This Saint Andrews Drive garage is a purpose-built Camaro space. Red cabinets line the walls, Camaro posters and memorabilia cover every surface, and a vehicle lift occupies the center of the floor. The owner uses this garage seriously — and the 580-square-foot slab showed it. Oil had soaked into the concrete in multiple zones. Tire marks from vehicle maneuvering crossed the surface. Green fluid staining from a coolant spill spread across one area.

White paint had been applied directly to the slab in an attempt to address some of the staining — blobs and brush strokes across several areas. The paint sat on top of the contaminated concrete without bonding properly and had to come off with everything else. A crack ran across the slab. The scope included 10 linear feet of vertical surfaces and 11 steps with 2 landings connecting the garage to the house interior.

Oil Extraction and Surface Preparation

The oil saturation in this slab required more than standard grinding to address. Our crew performed oil extraction on the affected zones before any grinding began. This process drew the oil out of the concrete from depth — not just the surface layer. With the extraction complete, our crew ran diamond grinding equipment across the full 580 square feet. The grind removed the paint spatter, the surface contamination, the laitance layer, and the residual oil from the concrete throughout. Our team vacuumed the full floor before moving to crack repair.

Crack Repair

The crack running across the slab near the garage door threshold required targeted repair. Our crew applied mender compound along the full length of the crack and worked the material into the seam. A second crack line at the threshold zone received the same treatment. Our team troweled both repairs flush with the surrounding concrete and allowed full cure time before proceeding. This work was completed in winter conditions — snow on the driveway outside — and the mender was given the full time needed to cure before the coating began.

Steps, Landings, and Verticals

The staircase at this property was the most involved step scope on this installation. Eleven steps and two landings connected the garage floor to the house entry. Our crew hand-abraded every tread, riser, face, and landing surface to create mechanical adhesion for the coating. The 10 linear feet of vertical surfaces along the slab perimeter received the same preparation. Every surface — floor, steps, landings, and verticals — was brought to consistent condition before any coating went down.

A specific traction requirement drove the spec for this job. Traction on the steps was a safety concern — 36-grit additive was selected for the topcoat to provide firm, reliable grip on every coated surface.

Coating Application

The homeowner selected Autumn Brown — a rich blend with warm brown, tan, and earthy flecks throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.1 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 580 square feet. Our team broadcast Autumn Brown flakes at H-7 density into the wet base coat. H-7 is a full, dense broadcast — the flake covers the base coat at near-complete coverage with minimal base coat visible between chips. Our crew carried the same Autumn Brown color and H-7 density across the 10 linear feet of verticals, all 11 steps, and both landings. The lift column base was cut in by hand for clean edges. Our team then applied the clear topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout — across the floor, the verticals, and every step and landing surface.

The Result

The finished floor transforms the space. Autumn Brown at H-7 density reads as a rich, full-coverage surface — the dense flake pattern leaves no bare base coat visible and gives the floor a depth that suits the character of this garage well. The red cabinets and grey walls frame the floor on every side.

The 11 steps and 2 landings carry the same Autumn Brown finish on every face. The staircase reads as a continuation of the floor — the same color, the same H-7 density, the same topcoat. The 36-grit traction provides firm grip across every step and landing.

The lift column base sits cleanly within the coated surface. The crack at the threshold, the oil zones, the paint spatter, and the coolant stain are gone entirely beneath the MC-3.1 system. All 580 square feet are sealed and protected — a floor that matches the seriousness of the space it serves.

The MotorCity Advantage

MotorCity Floors and Coatings specializes in professional-grade polyurea-polyaspartic systems. These dual-coating systems are replacing epoxy products constrained by older chemistry. Our systems deliver strong chemical resistance, superior durability, greater flexibility, shorter cure times, and proven UV stability that maintains color for decades. We back every installation with an industry-leading warranty.

Each project includes thorough diamond grinding preparation, flexible polyurea crack repair, and careful application to ensure consistent coverage across the full slab. When we encounter oil contamination, we extract it before grinding. When prior coatings have failed, we strip them completely. When moisture readings exceed acceptable thresholds, we apply a barrier primer before the base coat goes down. Every condition Plymouth slabs present gets addressed at the root — not covered over.

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