Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Linkedin
Motor City Flooring

MENU

Get Quote

Polyurea Garage Floor Coatings in Troy, MI

QUESTIONS? NEED A QUOTE?

Upgrading Garage Floor Coating in Troy with Polyurea-Polyaspartic Coatings

On this page, we document 8 garage floor coating projects in Troy, MI. Our dual-coating systems have converted worn concrete slabs into durable, attractive garage floors. Troy is an Oakland County city with a wide range of residential properties — from newer subdivisions with freshly poured concrete to established neighborhoods where homes and garages have accumulated decades of Michigan weather and daily 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 — DIY coating removal, oil extraction, crack and pitting repair, and moisture barrier application — 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.

Troy Garage Floor Coating Case Studies

These 8 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.

Lyster Lane

Audley Court

Vanderpool Avenue

Lexington Drive

Orchard Trail Drive

Longfellow Drive

Trillium Drive

Whitney Ct

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.

Several of our jobs of garage floor coating in Troy involved concrete beneath failed DIY epoxy or deteriorating painted coatings — a condition that recoating over the old surface cannot fix. Polyurea-polyaspartic systems provide reliable protection against these conditions and deliver an appearance that bare concrete or epoxy products cannot match.

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 prior coatings are present — as our crew found at properties on Lyster Lane and Vanderpool Avenue — we strip the existing system completely before any new material goes down. This step ensures the polyurea-polyaspartic system bonds directly to the concrete rather than to a compromised surface above it.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Lyster Lane

Lyster Lane, Troy, MI

The Starting Point

The 334-square-foot garage at this Lyster Lane property had a history of DIY repair attempts. Our clients had applied epoxy themselves at some point. That coating had since failed. Residue from the DIY epoxy remained across the surface alongside oil stains and general surface staining. Two cracks crossed the slab. Heavier pitting had developed in the area where the car typically parks.

A raised 17-linear-foot step-up platform runs along the back wall leading to the interior door. The face and surface of the platform were included in the scope. No steps were in scope.

DIY Epoxy Removal and Surface Prep

Our crew ground the full slab to remove the failed DIY epoxy. Diamond grinding cut through the residue and opened the concrete beneath. We worked across all 334 square feet until the slab was clean and free of the old material. The grinding also revealed the full depth of the cracks and the heavier pitting in the parking zone. Our team vacuumed the surface thoroughly before moving to the repair phase.

Crack and Pitting Repair

Our crew addressed the two cracks running across the slab. We worked mender compound into each crack and brought it flush with the surrounding concrete. The heavier pitting in the parking zone received focused attention. Our crew applied MR-50 primer across the pitted areas as both a repair material and a penetrating bond coat. We allowed full cure time before proceeding.

Coating Application

Our crew applied the MC-3.5 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 334 square feet. Our clients had selected Pecan — a warm blend of tans, browns, and cream flakes throughout. We broadcast the flakes into the wet base coat across the full surface. Our crew brought the coating up and over the 17-linear-foot step-up platform along the back wall, covering both the face and the surface. We then applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat to lock in the flakes and seal the surface throughout.

A Beautiful Finished Floor!

Pecan now covers what was a stained, cracked, and DIY-patched slab. The warm tone suits the space and works well against the light-colored walls. The raised platform carries the same flake and finish as the main floor — the coating runs continuously across both surfaces. The oil stains are gone. The cracks are sealed. The failed epoxy residue is gone.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Audley Court

Audley Court, Troy, MI

The Starting Point

The 573-square-foot garage at this Audley Court property sat on brand new concrete. The slab showed no staining, no cracking, and no structural damage. Seasonal debris — fallen leaves and light dirt — had accumulated on the surface while the garage sat open. Two concrete steps lead to the interior door. Both steps were included in the scope.

Surface Prep

Our crew cleared the debris from the full surface before grinding began. New concrete still requires full diamond grinding before any coating system can bond. The laitance layer left over from the curing process must be removed to expose the open pore structure the coating needs to grip. Our team ground the full 573 square feet to open the surface and create the mechanical profile the MC-4 system requires. We vacuumed thoroughly when the grind was complete.

Step Prep

Our crew abraded each tread and riser by hand. Hand preparation on steps ensures full coverage on the nosing and edges where a grinder cannot reach. Both steps were cleaned and confirmed ready before the base coat went down.

Coating Application

Our clients had selected Silvercreek — a deep charcoal blend with dark and light grey flakes throughout. Our crew applied the MC-4 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 573 square feet. We broadcast the flakes into the wet base coat across the full surface. Our crew coated both steps — tread and riser — with the same system to match the main floor. We then applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 16-grit traction additive throughout.

Awesome Result!

Silvercreek runs wall to wall across all 573 square feet. The deep charcoal tone contrasts cleanly against the bright white walls. The two steps carry the same color and finish — the coating runs from the main floor up each tread and riser without interruption. The 16-grit traction additive provides reliable grip underfoot. New concrete only needs proper preparation and the right dual-layer system — and this slab got both.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Vanderpool Avenue

Vanderpool Avenue, Troy, MI

A Slab Mid-Renovation

Our crew arrived at this 414-square-foot garage in the middle of a renovation. An exposed concrete block wall ran along one side. Plumbing rough-in work was visible. The slab showed years of accumulated wear — surface staining, oil spots, and scratch marks across the full floor. Patches of old painted coating had lost adhesion and were flaking off in sections. No steps and no vertical surfaces were in scope.

Coating Removal and First Grind

Our crew ground the full slab to remove the remnants of the old painted coating. Diamond grinding cut through the failed material and opened the concrete beneath. We worked across all 414 square feet until the slab was clean and free of the old coating. The grinding exposed the true condition of the concrete — surface damage, pitting, and staining visible across the full floor once the old material was gone. Our team vacuumed thoroughly before moving to the repair phase.

Mender Application

The damage was spread broadly enough to warrant a full-floor mender application rather than spot repairs. Our crew pulled a large, dark, wet coat of mender compound across the full surface — filling the pitting, bridging damaged zones, and creating a unified base. We spread and troweled the material to even coverage throughout. Our team allowed full cure time before the next phase began.

Second Grind

After the mender cured, our crew ran a second grind across all 414 square feet. This pass brought the repaired surface flush and produced a consistent profile from edge to edge. No high spots remained. No loose or compromised material carried through.

What Was Under the Old Coating

These photos document the extent of the old coating failure before and during removal — flaking, adhesion loss, and contamination across the full slab. This is what recoating over a failed surface cannot fix. Full removal was the only path to a sound base.

Coating Application

Our clients had selected Stoney Creek — a medium charcoal blend with grey and white flakes throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system by roller across the prepared 414 square feet. We broadcast the flakes into the wet base coat across every panel. Our team then applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 16-grit traction additive to lock in the flakes and seal the surface.

Clean Floor, Clean Renovation

Stoney Creek now covers what was a worn, patched, and deteriorating slab mid-renovation. The charcoal tone gives the space a finished character — a sharp contrast to the condition our crew found on arrival. The oil stains are gone. The old coating is gone. The pitting is sealed and flat. The 16-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Lexington Drive

Lexington Drive, Troy, MI

 

Cracks, Pitting, and Years of Wear

The 595-square-foot slab at this Lexington Drive garage showed years of accumulated damage. Pitting spread across the floor in clusters throughout the field. Cracks ran across the concrete in multiple directions. Oil stains and general surface staining covered broad areas. One concrete step leads to the interior door and was included in the scope. No vertical surfaces were in scope.

First Grind

Our crew ground the full 595 square feet with diamond grinding equipment. The grinding removed the laitance layer and opened the surface of the concrete. It also exposed the full extent of the pitting and confirmed the crack paths across the slab. Our team vacuumed thoroughly when the pass was complete.

Crack and Pitting Repair

Our crew worked mender compound into each crack and brought it flush with the surrounding concrete. The pitting required attention across multiple zones throughout the field. We spread and troweled mender compound across the affected areas to even coverage. Our team allowed full cure time before moving to the next phase.

Step Prep

The single concrete step leading to the interior door was prepared by hand. Our crew abraded the tread and riser to create the surface profile the coating needs to grip. Hand preparation ensures full coverage on the nosing and edges where a grinder cannot reach. The step was cleaned and confirmed ready before the base coat went down.

Coating Application

Our clients had selected Slate Stone — a cool grey blend with light and dark flakes throughout. Our crew applied the MC-4 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 595 square feet. We broadcast the flakes into the wet base coat across the full surface. Our crew coated the step — tread and riser — with the same system to match the main floor. We then applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout.

From Worn Slab to Finished Floor

Slate Stone runs wall to wall across all 595 square feet. The cool grey tone sits well against the bright white walls. The step carries the same flake and finish — the coating runs from the main floor up the tread and riser without interruption. The cracks are sealed. The pitting is gone. The oil stains are gone. The 24-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Orchard Trail Drive

Orchard Trail Drive, Troy, MI

A Failed Painted Coating

The 530-square-foot slab at this Orchard Trail Drive garage was covered in a failed painted coating. The paint had lost adhesion across much of the surface — flaking and peeling throughout. One concrete step leads to the interior door and was included in the scope. No vertical surfaces were in scope.

Paint Removal and First Grind

Our crew ground the full 530 square feet to remove the failed painted coating. Diamond grinding cut through the old paint and opened the concrete beneath. We worked across the entire slab until it was clean and free of the old material. The grinding revealed what the paint had been hiding — cracks running in multiple directions across the full floor. Our team vacuumed thoroughly before moving to the repair phase.

Patch and Flood

Our crew worked mender compound into each crack and brought it flush with the surrounding concrete. The damage extended broadly enough to warrant a flood coat across much of the floor. We pulled the mender material across the affected zones in a large wet application and troweled it to even coverage. Our team allowed full cure time before proceeding.

What the Old Coating Left Behind

These photos show the old painted coating in detail — flaking, peeling, and adhesion failure across the slab. The cracks beneath were invisible until the grind exposed them. Coating over this surface without full removal would have failed the same way.

Step Prep

Our crew abraded the tread and riser of the single concrete step by hand. Hand preparation ensures full coverage on the nosing and edges where a grinder cannot reach. The step was cleaned and confirmed ready before the base coat went down.

Coating Application

Our clients had selected Pebble Beach — a light silvery-grey blend with white and dark flakes throughout. Our crew applied the MC-4.1 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 530 square feet. We broadcast the flakes into the wet base coat across the full surface. Our crew coated the step — tread and riser — with the same system to match the main floor. We then applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout.

Light, Clean, Finished

Pebble Beach runs wall to wall across all 530 square feet. The light grey tone reads cleanly against the white walls and fills the space with an open character. The step carries the same flake and finish as the main floor. The cracks are sealed. The old failed coating is gone. The 24-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Longfellow Drive

Longfellow Drive, Troy, MI

 

The Starting Point

The 400-square-foot garage at this Longfellow Drive property sat on new concrete. The slab showed no staining, no cracking, and no structural damage. A raised platform runs along the back wall and was included in the scope. No steps were in scope.

Grinding New Concrete

New concrete still requires full diamond grinding before any coating system can bond. The laitance layer left over from the curing process must be removed to expose the open pore structure the coating needs to grip. Our crew ground the full 400 square feet to open the surface and create the mechanical profile the MC-3.8 system requires. We vacuumed thoroughly when the grind was complete.

Surface Clean-Up

Our team made a final pass across the full surface before coating began. We confirmed the slab was clean, open, and consistent from wall to wall. The raised platform face and surface received the same attention as the main floor.

Coating Application

Our clients had selected Chestnut — a warm blend of brown, tan, and cream flakes throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.8 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 400 square feet. We broadcast the flakes into the wet base coat across the full surface. Our crew brought the coating up and over the raised platform along the back wall, covering both the face and the surface. We then applied the clear polyaspartic topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout.

Finished Space

Chestnut runs wall to wall across all 400 square feet. The warm brown tone pairs well with the dark wainscoting on the walls — the two work together across the full space. The raised platform carries the same flake and finish as the main floor, running continuously across both surfaces. The 24-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Trillium Drive

Trillium Drive, Troy, MI

A Failed DIY Epoxy Kit

Our crew arrived at this Trillium Drive property to find a 695-square-foot garage floor covered in a failed DIY epoxy kit. The coating had lost adhesion across much of the slab — peeling and worn in multiple areas. Oil staining and general surface staining were visible beneath and around the failing epoxy. Minor cracks and pitting were present across the slab. A heavily rusted floor drain cover sat in one corner. Two concrete steps and a landing lead to the interior door. A 15-linear-foot vertical lip runs along the perimeter and was included in the scope.

Epoxy Removal and Surface Preparation

Our crew ground the full 695 square feet to remove the failed DIY epoxy. Diamond grinding cut through the old coating and opened the surface of the concrete beneath. Our team worked across the entire slab until it was clean and free of the old material. Our crew vacuumed thoroughly after each pass. The slab came out of preparation clean, profiled, and ready for repair. Read More

Crack and Pitting Repair

The damage was minor and localized. Our crew worked mender compound into each crack and brought it flush with the surrounding concrete. Pitted areas received spot attention across affected zones. Our team allowed full cure time before the base coat went down.

Step and Landing Preparation

The two concrete steps and landing leading to the interior door were included in the scope. Our crew abraded each tread, riser, and the landing surface by hand to prepare them for coating. Hand preparation ensures full coverage on nosings and edges where a grinder cannot reach. All surfaces were cleaned and confirmed ready before coating began.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Pebble Beach — a light silvery-grey blend with white and dark flecks throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.8 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 695 square feet. Our team broadcast the decorative flake into the wet base coat. Our crew coated both steps, the landing, and the 15-linear-foot vertical lip — carrying the same flake and finish across all surfaces. They then applied the heavy clear topcoat with 36-grit traction additive to lock in the flakes and seal the surface throughout.

The Result

The finished floor on Trillium Drive is a complete departure from what our crew found on arrival. Pebble Beach runs wall to wall across all 695 square feet. The light grey tone reads cleanly against the cream walls and fills the space with a fresh, open character. The steps, landing, and vertical lip all carry the same finish — a continuous look from the main floor through every transition. The 36-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

Read Less

Click on the photos to enlarge them

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Whitney Court

Whitney Court, Troy, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this Whitney Court property to find a 663-square-foot garage floor covered in a failed epoxy coating. The epoxy had lost adhesion and was peeling up in multiple spots across the slab. Oil staining was visible beneath and around the failing material. Epoxy residue had worked its way into the saw cuts, partially filling them. A few smaller cracks and light pitting were present in spots across the floor. One raised step platform runs along the back wall. No vertical surfaces beyond the step were included in the scope.

Epoxy Removal and Surface Preparation

Our crew ground the full 663 square feet to remove the failed epoxy. Diamond grinding cut through the old coating, opened the surface of the concrete, and cleared the epoxy residue from the saw cuts. Our team worked across the entire slab until it was clean and free of the old material. Our crew vacuumed thoroughly after each pass. The slab came out of preparation clean, profiled, and ready for repair.

Read More

Crack and Pitting Repair

With the surface open, our crew addressed the cracks and pitting across the slab. Our team worked mender compound into each crack, bringing it flush with the surrounding concrete. Pitted areas received targeted attention where needed. Our crew allowed full cure time before the coating phase began.

Step Preparation

The raised step platform along the back wall was included in the scope. Our crew abraded the tread and face by hand to prepare those surfaces for coating. Hand preparation ensures full coverage on edges and transitions where a grinder cannot reach. The platform was cleaned and confirmed ready before the base coat went down.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Stoney Creek — a medium charcoal blend with grey and white chips throughout. Our crew applied the MC-4 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 663 square feet. Our team broadcast the decorative flake into the wet base coat. Our crew coated the raised step platform — tread and face — with the same system to match the main floor. They then applied the heavy clear topcoat with 16-grit traction additive to lock in the flakes and seal the surface throughout.

The Result

The finished floor on Whitney Court is a clean break from what our crew found on arrival. Stoney Creek runs wall to wall across all 663 square feet. The charcoal tone sits well against the light walls and gives the space a grounded, finished character. The step platform carries the same flake and finish — the coating runs continuously from the main floor up through the transition. The 16-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

Read Less

Click on the photos to enlarge them

Scroll to Top