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Upgrading Garage Floor Coating in Ypsilanti with Polyurea-Polyaspartic Coatings

On this page, we document garage floor coating projects in Ypsilanti, MI. Our dual-coating systems have converted worn concrete slabs into durable, attractive garage floors. Ypsilanti is a Washtenaw County city with a diverse housing stock — from newer construction with freshly poured slabs to older residential garages where Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles have left their mark on the concrete over decades.

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 — threshold repair, carpet adhesive removal, crack filling, and full mender 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.

Ypsilanti 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.

Parkridge Drive

Orchard Street

Forest Avenue

Collegewood Street

Valleyview Drive

Pioneer Drive

Neumann Circle

Jack Pine Court

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 concrete breakdown at high-wear zones like door thresholds.

Several of our jobs of garage floor coating in Ypsilanti involved unique surface preparation challenges — from concrete covered in old carpet adhesive requiring aggressive grinding to remove, to threshold zones where the slab edge had spalled and needed rebuilding before any coating could proceed. 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 unusual surface conditions are present — such as carpet adhesive bonded across broad zones of the slab, or a deteriorated threshold that requires rebuilding before coating can begin — our crew addresses those conditions fully before any material goes down. This ensures the polyurea-polyaspartic system bonds directly to properly prepared concrete on every project.

NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Parkridge Drive

Parkridge Drive, Ypsilanti, MI

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this newly constructed garage to find a hard-troweled concrete slab. The surface had no prior coating and no oil contamination. Light construction dust and surface scuffs were present across the slab. A section of concrete at the garage door threshold had deteriorated — the slab edge showed spalling and breakdown at that zone. No steps and no vertical surfaces were included in the scope.

Surface Preparation

New hard-troweled concrete does not accept coating without mechanical profiling. Our crew diamond-ground the full slab to open the surface of the concrete throughout. The dense trowel finish required more passes than standard residential concrete. Our team vacuumed thoroughly before moving to threshold repair. Read More

Threshold Repair

The garage door threshold required focused repair before the coating could go down. The concrete at the slab edge had broken away in a broad zone. Our crew applied mender compound across the full deteriorated area and rebuilt the edge to a stable, level profile. Our team troweled the material flush and allowed full cure time before proceeding.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Mediterranean — a cool, multi-tone blend of grey, tan, and muted earth chips with black accents. Our crew applied the polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared slab. Our team broadcast Mediterranean flakes into the wet base coat at full coverage across the floor. They then applied the clear topcoat with 36-grit traction additive throughout. The coating runs wall to wall with no steps or vertical transitions.

The Result

The finished floor shows no trace of the construction surface or the damaged threshold our crew found on arrival. Mediterranean reads consistently across the full slab in a cool, multi-tone finish. The blend suits the clean white walls and modern black fixtures of the space well. The 36-grit traction provides firm grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Orchard Street

Orchard Street, Ypsilanti, MI

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this Orchard Street property in Ypsilanti to find a 403-square-foot garage with years of accumulated wear. Oil stains covered broad zones of the slab. Cracks ran across the concrete in multiple directions. Pitting was visible throughout the field. The scope included 33 linear feet of vertical lip along the perimeter. No steps were part of this job.

Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 403 square feet to open the surface of the concrete. The grinding removed the laitance layer and exposed the full extent of the cracks and pitting. Our team vacuumed thoroughly after each pass. The slab came out of preparation clean, profiled, and ready for repair work.

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Crack and Pitting Repair

With the surface fully open, our crew addressed each crack across the slab. Our team worked mender compound into the cracks and brought them flush with the surrounding concrete. The pitting required targeted attention across multiple areas of the field. Our crew applied mender compound to each affected zone and troweled it to even coverage. Our team allowed full cure time before the coating phase began.

Vertical Lip Preparation

The 33 linear feet of vertical lip along the perimeter walls required hand grinding. Our crew worked each vertical surface to create the mechanical profile the coating system requires. This ensured the MC-3.8 system bonded to the vertical faces the same way it bonded to the floor.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Orbit — a rich blue-grey blend with blue, white, and dark grey chips throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.8 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 403 square feet. Our team broadcast Orbit flake into the wet base coat at full coverage across the floor and along the 33 linear feet of vertical lip. They then applied the heavy clear topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout.

The Result

The finished floor bears no resemblance to the stained, cracked slab our crew found on arrival. Orbit runs wall to wall across all 403 square feet. The blue-grey tone pairs well with the painted grey walls and decorative border of the space. The vertical lip carries the same flake and finish along the full perimeter. The 24-grit traction provides firm grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Forest Avenue

Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this Forest Avenue property to find a 742-square-foot garage on a new concrete pour. The slab had no prior coating and no structural damage. Oil stains were scattered across multiple zones of the floor. General surface soiling was present throughout. The scope included 83 linear feet of vertical block wall along the perimeter. No steps were included in this job.

Surface Preparation

New concrete still requires mechanical preparation before coating. The laitance layer left over from the curing process prevents proper bonding without grinding. Our crew diamond-ground the full 742 square feet to remove that layer and open the surface of the concrete. Our team worked across the entire slab, including along the base of the 83 linear feet of block wall. Our crew vacuumed thoroughly after each pass. The slab came out of preparation clean, profiled, and ready.

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Vertical Block Wall Preparation

The 83 linear feet of vertical block wall required hand grinding along the full perimeter. Our crew worked each section of block face to create the mechanical adhesion the MC-3.8 system requires on vertical surfaces. The texture of the block face required careful attention to ensure full contact across every square inch. Our team confirmed all vertical surfaces were ready before the base coat went down.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Dakota Trail — a deep charcoal blend with dark grey, black, and white chips throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.8 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 742 square feet. Our team broadcast Dakota Trail flake into the wet base coat at full coverage across the floor. Our crew carried the same system up the 83 linear feet of vertical block wall, coating each section to match the main floor. They then applied the heavy clear topcoat with 24-grit traction additive throughout.

The Result

The finished floor is a sharp contrast to the oil-stained new slab our crew found on arrival. Dakota Trail runs wall to wall across all 742 square feet. The deep charcoal tone suits the open, workshop character of the space — exposed framing above, clean coated block below. The vertical block wall carries the same flake and finish along the full 83 linear feet. The 24-grit traction provides firm grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Collegewood Street

Collegewood Street, Ypsilanti, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this Collegewood Street property to find a 413-square-foot garage on new concrete. The slab showed no prior coating, no cracks, and no structural damage. Light surface staining and scuff marks were present across the field. Moisture was present in the concrete — visible as a damp blush across the surface. A linear floor drain runs along the garage door threshold. The scope included 14 linear feet of vertical wall surface. No steps were included.

Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 413 square feet to open the surface of the concrete. New concrete still carries a laitance layer that blocks coating adhesion. Our team worked across the entire slab until the surface was fully profiled. Our crew also prepared the 14 linear feet of vertical wall surfaces by hand grinding. Our team vacuumed thoroughly after each pass before moving to the moisture barrier step.

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Moisture Barrier Application

The moisture present in the slab required a dedicated barrier coat before the polyurea system could go down. Moisture migrating through concrete will compromise adhesion from below if not addressed. Our crew applied the moisture barrier coat across the full 413 square feet. Our team worked the material into the prepared surface and allowed full cure time. The barrier sealed the slab from below and created a stable base for the MC-5 system.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Silvercreek — a dark charcoal blend with grey and white flecks throughout. Our crew applied the MC-5 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 413 square feet. Our team broadcast Silvercreek flake into the wet base coat at full coverage across the floor. Our crew carried the same system up the 14 linear feet of vertical wall surfaces. They then applied the clear topcoat with 16-grit traction additive throughout to lock in the flakes and seal the surface.

The Result

The Result The finished floor on Collegewood Street is a sharp contrast to the damp, uncoated slab our crew found on arrival. Silvercreek runs wall to wall across all 413 square feet. The dark charcoal tone suits the warm wood-framed walls of the space well. The vertical surfaces carry the same finish — the coating reads continuously from the floor up through each wall transition. The 16-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Valleyview Drive

Valleyview Drive, Ypsilanti, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this Valleyview Drive property to find a 365-square-foot garage floor showing years of accumulated wear. Oil staining covered broad zones of the slab. Pitting was visible across the field. Surface staining and general contamination were present throughout. One concrete step leads to the interior door. The scope included 43 linear feet of vertical wall surfaces. No prior coating required removal. The oil contamination required extraction before any coating work could begin.

Oil Extraction

Our crew performed oil extraction across the affected zones on the slab. Oil that has penetrated the concrete must be drawn out before grinding begins. Grinding over untreated oil contamination forces the material deeper into the pores of the concrete and compromises adhesion. Our team applied the extraction treatment and allowed full dwell time before proceeding. The slab was ready for mechanical preparation once extraction was complete.

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Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 365 square feet to open the surface of the concrete and remove the laitance layer. The grinding revealed the full extent of the pitting across the slab. Our team also hand-ground the 43 linear feet of vertical wall surfaces to create the mechanical profile the MC-3.9 system requires. Our crew vacuumed thoroughly after each pass before moving to crack and pitting repair.

Crack and Pitting Repair

With the surface fully open, our crew addressed the damage across the slab. Our team worked mender compound into each crack and brought it flush with the surrounding concrete. The pitting required focused attention — our crew applied mender compound to the affected zones throughout the field. Our team spread and troweled the material to even coverage and allowed full cure time before the coating phase began.

Step Preparation

The single concrete step leading to the interior door was included in the scope. Our crew abraded the tread and riser by hand to prepare those surfaces for coating. 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.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Cabin Fever — a warm grey-brown blend with mixed light and dark flecks throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.9 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 365 square feet. Our team broadcast Cabin Fever flake into the wet base coat across the full floor and along the 43 linear feet of vertical wall surfaces. Our crew coated the step — tread and riser — with the same system to match the main floor. They then applied the clear topcoat with 16-grit traction additive throughout to lock in the flakes and seal the surface.

The Result

The finished floor on Valleyview Drive is a clear departure from the oil-stained, pitted slab our crew found on arrival. Cabin Fever runs wall to wall across all 365 square feet. The warm tone sits well against the bright white walls of the space. The step integrates with the main floor — the same flake and finish carrying from the floor up the tread and riser. The vertical surfaces carry the coat edge cleanly along their full length. The 16-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Pioneer Drive

Pioneer Drive, Ypsilanti, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this Pioneer Drive property to find a 402-square-foot garage floor covered in a failed DIY epoxy kit. The coating had lost adhesion across the full slab — peeling and lifting in broad patches throughout the field. Oil staining was visible beneath and around the failing material. Light pitting was present in spots across the concrete. The scope included 20 linear feet of vertical wall surface. No steps were included.

Epoxy Removal and Surface Preparation

Our crew ground the full 402 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. The grinding equipment ran continuously — our crew vacuumed thoroughly after each pass. The slab came out of this phase clean, profiled, and ready for repair.

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Pitting Repair

The pitting was light and localized across the slab. Our crew applied mender compound to the affected spots and brought each area flush with the surrounding concrete. Our team allowed full cure time before proceeding to the coating phase.

Vertical Surface Preparation

The 20 linear feet of verticals required hand grinding to create mechanical adhesion. Our crew worked each vertical surface carefully before coating. This ensured the polyurea system bonded to the vertical faces the same way it bonded to the floor.

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 402 square feet. Our team broadcast Pebble Beach flake into the wet base coat at full coverage across the floor. Our crew carried the same system up the 20 linear feet of vertical wall surfaces. They then applied the clear topcoat with 16-grit traction additive throughout to lock in the flakes and seal the surface.

The Result

The finished floor on Pioneer Drive is a complete departure from the peeling, oil-stained slab our crew found on arrival. Pebble Beach runs wall to wall across all 402 square feet. The light grey tone opens the space — the flake reads cleanly against the white interior walls. The vertical surfaces carry the same finish, running continuously from the floor up through each wall transition. The 16-grit traction provides reliable grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Neumann Circle

Neumann Circle, Ypsilanti, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this 400-square-foot garage to find bare concrete with no prior coating. Multiple cracks ran across the slab in several directions. Light oil staining and surface soiling were present throughout. The scope included two concrete steps and vertical surfaces along the perimeter. The concrete was structurally sound but needed crack repair and full surface preparation before coating could begin.

Surface Preparation

Our crew diamond-ground the full 400 square feet to remove the laitance layer. The grinding opened the pore structure of the concrete and created the mechanical profile required for the polyurea system. Our team vacuumed thoroughly after each pass. The slab came out of preparation clean, profiled, and ready for crack repair.

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Crack Repair

The cracks required attention before the base coat went down. Our crew worked mender compound into each crack across the slab. Our team brought each repair flush with the surrounding concrete. They allowed full cure time before moving to the coating phase.

Step and Vertical Surface Preparation

The two concrete steps and the vertical surfaces along the perimeter were included in the scope. Our crew abraded each step tread and riser by hand to prepare those surfaces for coating. Our team hand-ground the vertical surfaces along the perimeter to create mechanical adhesion. All surfaces were cleaned and confirmed ready before the base coat went down.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected SilverCreek — a medium grey blend with white and dark chips throughout. Our crew applied the polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 400 square feet. Our team broadcast SilverCreek flake into the wet base coat across the full floor. Our crew carried the same system up the vertical surfaces along the perimeter and across both step treads and risers. They then applied the clear topcoat with traction additive to lock in the flakes and seal the surface throughout.

The Result

The finished floor on Neumann Circle is a clean departure from the cracked, stained slab our crew found on arrival. SilverCreek runs wall to wall across all 400 square feet. The medium grey tone reads well against the warm drywall walls and fills the space with a fresh character. The steps and perimeter verticals carry the same finish — the coating runs continuously from the main floor through every transition. The traction additive provides firm grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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NEW Garage Floor Coating
on Jack Pine Court

Jack Pine Court, Ypsilanti, MI

 

The Starting Point

Our crew arrived at this 680-square-foot garage to find a failed painted coating across the slab. The paint had lost adhesion and was peeling in broad patches throughout. Oil staining was present under and around the failing material. Minor pitting and cracking were visible across the concrete. Two concrete steps lead to the interior door. No vertical surfaces were included in the scope.

Coating Removal and Surface Preparation

Our crew ground the full 680 square feet to remove the failed paint. 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. The grinding revealed oil contamination spread across multiple zones of the floor. Our crew vacuumed thoroughly before moving to oil treatment.

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Oil Treatment

The oil staining required treatment before any coating could bond to the surface. Our crew applied oil emulsifier across the affected zones. Our team spread the material in a large wet application, working it into the contaminated areas throughout the slab. They allowed full dwell time for the emulsifier to draw the oil from the concrete. Our crew vacuumed the treated zones clean before moving to crack and pitting repair.

Crack and Pitting Repair

With the surface fully open and the oil addressed, our crew worked mender compound into each crack across the slab. Our team brought each repair flush with the surrounding concrete. Pitted areas received targeted attention across the affected zones. Our crew allowed full cure time before the coating phase began.

Step Preparation

The two concrete steps leading to the interior door were included in the scope. Our crew abraded each tread and riser by hand to prepare those surfaces for coating. Hand preparation ensures full coverage on nosings and edges where a grinder cannot reach. Both steps were cleaned and confirmed ready before the base coat went down.

The Coating System

The homeowner selected Aztec Beige — a warm blend of tan, brown, and cream chips with black accents throughout. Our crew applied the MC-3.7 polyurea-polyaspartic coating system across the prepared 680 square feet. Our team broadcast Aztec Beige flake into the wet base coat across the full floor. Our crew coated both steps — tread and riser — with the same system to match the main floor. They then applied the clear topcoat with traction additive to lock in the flakes and seal the surface throughout.

The Result

The finished floor on Jack Pine Court bears no resemblance to the peeling, oil-stained slab our crew found on arrival. Aztec Beige runs wall to wall across all 680 square feet. The warm tan tone suits the bright white walls and open layout of the space. The two steps carry the same flake and finish — the coating runs continuously from the main floor up each tread and riser. The traction additive provides firm grip underfoot. The floor is sealed, protected, and ready for years of use.

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