Fusion Compare™ · Floors & Floor Finishes
Both are resin coating systems. Polyaspartic cures faster and holds up better in sunlight; epoxy costs less and has been the standard for longer. Neither survives poor slab preparation.
What each option actually is, and who it suits.
A two-part resin coating that cures over hours to days into a hard, thick film.
A fast-curing coating chemistry used as a full system or as a UV-stable topcoat over a base.
| Compared on | Epoxy | Polyaspartic / polyurea |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Good to high | High |
| Maintenance | Rinse and mop | Rinse and mop |
| Installation complexity | Professional or experienced DIY | Professional |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Typical install window | Two to several days | Often a single day |
| Colour stability in sun | Can amber without a UV topcoat | Better |
| Realistic DIY | Possible with care | No |
Cost is shown as a relative band — $ lower, $$ moderate, $$$ higher. Quotes vary too much by home and installer to publish figures honestly.
Maria's decision lens
Compare the preparation and the system build-up, not the chemistry name. Two 'epoxy' quotes can describe completely different work.
Maria Banou, Home Life Advisor, Naples, Florida.
Fast cure genuinely matters here: an afternoon storm during an epoxy cure window can compromise the finish. That, more than durability, is often the reason polyaspartic wins in Southwest Florida.
Read Florida Garage IntelligenceSlab moisture, cracking and drainage are contractor questions. Ask them before you accept any coating quote.
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Learn moreThese are not five versions of the same thing. They differ in what they protect against, how much preparation they demand, and how they behave when moisture comes up through the slab.
Learn moreYou can, and for a cosmetic refresh it is a reasonable choice. Just know that paint is a thin film and a coating system is a built floor finish — they fail in completely different ways.
Learn moreYes — with the right product, honest preparation, and a realistic view of your working window. The saving is real, and so is the risk, because a failed coating costs more to remove than it did to apply.
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