When you walk into the garage in the morning and see a layer of moisture over the entire floor coating, you have a condensation problem. The water is a dangerous slipping hazard that will lead to water damage issues in your floor. Fortunately, you are not the only person to deal with this. Find out what causes it and how you can address it.

Guide to Garage Floor Coating Condensation

Why It Happens

The concrete of your garage floor is a cold surface. When humid air contacts that cooler temperature, it chills the air. When it reaches the dew point – the temperature at which the air becomes completely saturated – the moisture in the air condenses on the floor. When your floor coating is often below the dew point, the air will reach that temperature and create new condensation every day. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as sweating slab syndrome and occurs most often in the spring.

How to Prevent It

The best way to prevent the formation of condensation is by raising the temperature of your garage floor. If you keep the ground above the dew point, the air will not condense on your floor. To solve this, install a heater and run it during the time of day that the issue occurs. Next, apply a floor coating that has non-slip granules in it. The pellets will rough up the surface so you’ll have more traction in your garage and reduce the slip hazard.

If you’re worried about the traction in your garage, get a floor coating from SealTek Surface Coatings in O’Fallon, MO. Their concrete garage floor coating makes your floor safer, more durable, and more attractive. Their technicians will remove all stains and repair blemishes before applying the polymer floor coating for a flawless result. Each coating system comes with a 15-year warranty to protect your investment. Learn more about their services online, or at (636) 294-6299 to schedule an in-home consultation.