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DIY kit vs Epoxy Flake vs GRANIFLEX
An honest side-by-side, including the downside of each option.
| Store-bought DIY kit | Epoxy Flake (Good) | GRANIFLEX (Best) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prep | Usually cleaned or etched by hand; no diamond grinding | Diamond-ground slab | Bonds to properly prepared concrete |
| Build | A thin roll-on coating from a kit | Moisture-vapor-barrier epoxy base, full flake broadcast, UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat | Flexible, layered resurfacing system with a granite or quartz look |
| Hot tires | Thin kit coatings are prone to hot tire pick-up | Clear topcoat helps resist hot tires; warranty covers hot-tire pickup | Warranty covers hot-tire pickup (interior) |
| Road salt and spills | Varies by kit | Clear topcoat helps resist road salt; easier to clean than bare concrete | Helps resist cracking, daily wear and many common spills |
| Slab movement and freeze-thaw | A thin, hard coating | A hard coating, best for garage, shop and basement slabs | Flexes with slab movement and freeze-thaw instead of turning brittle |
| Traction | Varies by kit | Flakes add texture; texture options available | Textured surface for better traction |
| Install time | A weekend of your own time | 1–2 days | 1–2 days |
| Back in use | Per the kit instructions | Walk after 12 hours, drive after 48–72 hours | Walk after 12 hours, drive after 72 hours |
| Warranty covers | No installer warranty | Adhesion and hot-tire pickup | Interior: adhesion and hot-tire pickup; exterior: peeling, delamination and adhesion failure |
| Starting price | The kit plus your time | From $5.50 per sq ft · typical 2-car garage starting at $2,297 | From $7 per sq ft |
| Honest downside | Peels without grinding. | Downtime: plan on 48–72 hours before you park. It's a hard coating, so for patios, entries and slabs that move, GRANIFLEX is the better fit. | Higher cost: from $7 per sq ft vs $5.50 per sq ft for Epoxy Flake. |
The DIY column describes typical store-bought kits; results vary by product. Epoxy Flake and GRANIFLEX prices, times and warranty coverage are Legacy's published terms; your full written Legacy warranty comes with your estimate.
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