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Upgrading Garage Floor Coating in Sterling Heights with Polyurea-Polyaspartic Coatings

On this page, we document garage floor coating projects in Sterling Heights, MI. Our dual-coating systems have converted worn concrete slabs into durable, attractive garage floors. Sterling Heights is a Macomb County city — one of Michigan’s largest municipalities — with a wide range of residential housing from older established subdivisions to newer construction. Attached two-car garages are common throughout the city, and the concrete in those garages reflects decades of Michigan winters, road salt, vehicle use, and the repeated stress of freeze-thaw cycles on aging slabs.

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 extensive multi-stage remediation — deep crack filling, full-slab flood coating, and double grinding passes — 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.

Sterling Heights 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.

Halleck Drive

Jason Court

Ashton Drive

Flagstaff 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 structural crack networks that run diagonally across control joint panels.

Several of our jobs of garage floor coating in Sterling Heights involved prominent diagonal cracking that had progressed well beyond hairline surface damage. At the Halleck Drive property, a diagonal crack ran across the front panels and continued into the mid-section of the slab, with branching secondary cracks throughout. This type of cracking requires thorough repair — grinding, filling, flood coating, and a second grind pass — before any coating system can be applied correctly. Polyurea-polyaspartic systems provide reliable protection against these conditions and deliver a finished appearance that bare concrete or epoxy products cannot match.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Halleck Drive

Halleck Drive, Sterling Heights, MI

 

The Starting Point

This two-car garage on Halleck Drive arrived with a concrete slab that needed more than standard preparation. A prominent diagonal crack ran across the front panels and continued into the mid-section of the slab. Secondary branching cracks followed. Pitting was present across the surface. One oil zone showed in the front panel area.

The walls — warm beige drywall — were in good shape. Cabinets, shelving, and tool storage lined the walls. A step-up at the rear led to the interior door. No vertical surfaces were in scope beyond the step. The slab measured under 500 square feet.

Our crew contacted the homeowner before the installation date. Rain was in the forecast. Our team confirmed the schedule and discussed the timing with the homeowner directly. The installation proceeded on plan.

Crack Repair and Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full slab to open the surface and expose the full extent of the cracking. The grind revealed that the diagonal crack ran deeper than surface wear — it required thorough filling before any coating could proceed. Our team packed the crack and the branching sections with cementitious patching compound. Our crew filled the pit zones across the slab at the same time.

Our team then applied a flood coat across the prepared surface. The flood coat encapsulated the patched cracks and leveled the surface across all panels. Our crew vacuumed the floor after the flood coat cured. Our team then ground the slab a second time to knock the patch material flush and bring the surface to a consistent profile throughout. The crack network was sealed. The surface was flat, open, and ready for coating.

Coating Application

Our crew applied the polyurea base coat across the prepared slab. Our team broadcast Cabin Fever flakes into the wet base coat in full coverage across both panels and over the surface of the rear step. Cabin Fever carries cool grey, white, and black flecks — a blend that reads consistently in natural light from the open garage door and in the flat interior light of the enclosed space. Our crew applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout the horizontal field. The 36-grit provides firm grip underfoot — appropriate for a working two-car garage with regular vehicle and foot traffic.

Finished Floor

Cabin Fever reads well in this garage. The cool grey tone works against the warm beige walls — neither surface competes with the other. The two panels finish at the same flake density from wall to wall. The rear step is coated continuously with the main field.

The diagonal crack and its branches are sealed and flat. The pitting is filled. The oil zone is gone. The surface that required two grind passes and a full flood coat to prepare is now protected under a complete polyurea-polyaspartic system. The slab is finished.

Testimonials

Greg Miron

Absolutely satisfied with the service provided and the end result, my garage looks new again. I held off 5 years ago cause didn’t want to spend the money, after my concrete really started to deteriorate I pulled the trigger. All I can say after they were done I said to myself why did I wait to do this? Well worth the time and money. And the crew that did the work outstanding!

Rob Askew

We love our garage floor! MotorCity was recommended by a couple of my family members who used them in the past. I had several quotes and they had the best price too!
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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Jason Court

Jason Court, Sterling Heights, MI

 

The Starting Point

The slab at this Jason Court garage was in reasonable condition relative to its age. The concrete was structurally sound. One oil stain occupied the center zone of the front panels. Lighter oil marks were present across the mid-section of the slab. Light pitting was distributed across the surface. One small crack was present. No vertical surfaces were in scope. One concrete step at the rear provided access to the interior door.

At 397 square feet, this was a focused single-surface installation. The walls were clean drywall. The garage was empty and ready for work on arrival. Our crew took a moisture level measurement before beginning. The reading was within range for the M-4 system. Work proceeded directly to surface preparation.

Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 397 square feet to remove the laitance layer and open the surface of the concrete. The grind exposed the small crack and confirmed the depth of the pitting across the panels. Our team filled the crack and addressed the pits with cementitious patching compound after the grind pass.

The oil staining required additional treatment before coating. Our crew applied MR-50 oil extraction solution to the contaminated zones. The MR-50 drew the oil out of the pore structure of the concrete. Our team allowed the treatment to dwell, then vacuumed the floor. Our crew confirmed the oil zones were clear before proceeding. The slab was open, patched, and clean across all four panels.

Coating Application

Our crew applied the M-4 polyurea base coat with the H-6 formulation across the prepared 397 square feet. Our team broadcast Slatestone flakes into the wet base coat in full coverage across all four panels. Slatestone carries cool mid-grey, white, and black flecks — a blend that reads clearly in the natural light from the open garage door and in the enclosed interior. Our crew coated the tread of the concrete step at the rear with the same Slatestone coverage as the main floor. Our team applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 16-grit traction additive throughout the horizontal field. The coating stops at the garage door threshold. The 16-grit traction provides reliable grip for foot traffic and vehicle use without a rough underfoot feel.

Finished Floor

The four panels finish at even flake density from wall to wall. The control joints form a clean cross pattern through the finished surface. The rear step tread matches the main floor — the transition from floor to step reads as one continuous surface.

The oil stain in the center zone is gone. The scattered oil marks across the mid-panels are gone. The small crack is sealed. The light pitting is filled. All 397 square feet are coated and protected under the M-4 polyurea-polyaspartic system.

Testimonials

Steve Ray

Motor city came out today and as promised did a beautiful job finished it in less than one day. The workers were professional and friendly and certainly knew what they were doing. We are very happy with the results in our garage floor.

Raquel Orduna-Rios

I want to thank Motor City Floors for transforming my porch and garage. Dallas and his crew were fantastic! They worked hard, kept everything clean, and were respectful throughout the process. We had great communication every step of the way. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to enhance their floors.
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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Ashton Drive

Ashton Drive, Sterling Heights, MI

 

The Starting Point

This Ashton Drive garage presented a different challenge from a bare concrete job. A previous epoxy coating covered the full 352-square-foot slab. That coating had failed — it was chipping, delaminating, and lifting across all four panels. The concrete beneath was in worse condition than the surface suggested. Pitting was present throughout. Several cracks ran through the slab. The three steps at the rear leading to the interior door carried the same failed epoxy on both treads and risers.

Epoxy removal is more involved than standard surface preparation. The old coating must come off entirely before any new system can bond. Residual epoxy left on the surface will prevent adhesion. Our crew assessed the full scope on arrival — full epoxy removal, crack repair, and new polyurea-polyaspartic system across 352 square feet including the steps.

Epoxy Removal and Crack Repair

Our crew ground the full slab with diamond grinding equipment to remove the failed epoxy. This pass stripped the coating off all four panels and exposed the concrete beneath. The grind revealed the full extent of the pitting and opened the cracks across the slab. Our team filled each crack with cementitious patching compound after the epoxy was cleared. Our crew vacuumed the floor when the patch material cured. The surface was ground a second time to knock the patch flush and bring the concrete to a consistent profile. No epoxy residue remained. The slab was open, clean, and ready.

Coating Application

Our crew applied the polyurea base coat across the prepared slab. Our team broadcast Cabin Fever flakes into the wet base coat in full coverage across both panels and over the surface of the rear step. Cabin Fever carries cool grey, white, and black flecks — a blend that reads consistently in natural light from the open garage door and in the flat interior light of the enclosed space. Our crew applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout the horizontal field. The 36-grit provides firm grip underfoot — appropriate for a working two-car garage with regular vehicle and foot traffic.

Finished Floor

Domino transforms this garage. The near-black finish against warm tan walls creates a strong contrast — the floor commands the space. All four panels read at the same flake density and color from wall to wall. The three steps at the rear carry the same finish as the main floor — treads and risers coated continuously with the system.

The failed epoxy that covered this slab is gone. The cracks are sealed. The pitting that the old coating had masked is filled and flat. The surface that required full coating removal before any new system could be applied is now protected under a complete polyurea-polyaspartic system. All 352 square feet are finished.

Testimonials

Brad Greenfield

Loved the floor I got from Motor City! It looked better than I imagined. Like it so much that I entertained thought about not driving on it and making it into a room of some sort. My wife made sure that didn’t happen. Dallas was the guy I dealt with and he was nice and knowledgeable. The crew that showed up was professional and friendly. They crushed it! Working on a deal now for my barn. More pics to follow.-Update- Deal signed. 1st half of barn done. Looks great. Same crew came out and completed it. Once again, it will be a shame to drive on it. Power washed my first project and it does really clean easy. Just couldn’t be happier right now!!

Walter Barkey

They did my extra large garage in 2021 when I had a car lift in place. I recently sold the lift and had them come out to put the same coating on the 15 inch squares left by the lift. In addition I had them apply their coating to new baseboard along cabinets I had installed in 2022. They did a fantastic job and the match is perfect! The price was very reasonable too. They were great about scheduling and communicating. The technicians were very professional. It was all done in about 2 hours.
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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Flagstaff Drive

Flagstaff Drive, Sterling Heights, MI

 

The Starting Point

This Flagstaff Drive property presented two surfaces — a 353-square-foot garage and a 191-square-foot covered front porch. Both needed the same treatment before any new coating could go down: full paint removal.

The garage slab had two layers of red/rust paint. Both layers were failing throughout — chipping, delaminating, and lifting off the concrete across all four panels. A diagonal crack ran through the mid-section of the slab. Minor pitting was present beneath the failing paint. The front porch carried the same paint condition. A step-up at the garage rear led to the interior door. The scope included 33 linear feet of vertical surfaces across both areas. Our crew took a moisture level measurement on the garage slab before beginning. The reading was within range for the M-4 system.

Paint Removal and Surface Preparation

Two layers of paint require more grinding passes than a single failed coating. Our crew diamond-ground the full 353-square-foot garage slab to cut through both layers and expose clean concrete beneath. The grind also removed the material from the 33 linear feet of vertical surfaces. Our team filled the diagonal crack and addressed the pitting zones with cementitious patching compound after the paint was cleared.

Oil contamination was present beneath the failed paint. Our crew applied MR-50 oil extraction solution to the affected zones. The MR-50 drew the remaining oil out of the pore structure of the concrete. Our team vacuumed the floor when the treatment was complete. Our crew confirmed the surface was clean, open, and free of both paint residue and oil contamination before proceeding. Our team carried out the same preparation sequence on the 191-square-foot front porch — paint removal, grind, and surface cleaning — so both slabs were ready for coating in sequence.

Coating Application

Our crew applied the M-4 polyurea base coat with the H-5 formulation across the prepared garage slab, the 33 linear feet of vertical surfaces, and the front porch. Our team broadcast Pebble Beach flakes into the wet base coat in full coverage across both surfaces. Pebble Beach carries warm grey, beige, white, brown, and dark burgundy flecks — a large-format blend that reads consistently across both the enclosed garage and the open covered porch. Our crew applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout all horizontal surfaces. The 36-grit traction provides reliable grip on the porch — appropriate for an exterior surface exposed to foot traffic in wet conditions.

Finished Floor

Pebble Beach works across both surfaces. The warm grey-beige tone reads consistently whether seen in the enclosed garage under artificial light or on the covered porch in natural daylight. The two surfaces — 353 square feet and 191 square feet — finish at the same flake density and color read.

The two layers of red paint that covered the garage slab are gone. The crack is sealed. The oil contamination beneath the failed paint is gone. The pitting is filled. The 33 linear feet of vertical surfaces are coated. Both surfaces — the garage floor and the front porch — are protected under the same M-4 polyurea-polyaspartic system.

Testimonials

Mike Bartlett

Awesome experience working with Motor City Floors and Coatings to help finish my new garage floors. From the initial quote to the job that was finished today, it’s been a seamless process. We are very happy with the results! Cabin Fever was the color choice.

David Rolling

The coating of my three car garage was good (see first picture). There was a small overrun of the concrete grinder on the threshold to the outside (see second picture), but that is outside and hardly noticeable. I had a small issue with job site clean-up or lack thereof, but that was resolved by Nick (Thank you Nick!).
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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 cracking is extensive — as our crew found at the Halleck Drive property in Sterling Heights — we grind twice: once to open the surface and expose the full crack network, and again after repairs cure to bring the patched zones flush with the surrounding concrete. Every repair is addressed at the root before any coating goes down.

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