Buyer Beware
Not all coating contractors are created equal. Protect yourself with this essential guide before hiring anyone for your floor coating project.
Important Information for Consumers
Before hiring a contractor for your floor coating project, it is essential to do your research. The following information will help you make an informed decision and avoid common pitfalls that cost homeowners thousands of dollars every year.
Contractors to Avoid
The following contractors have been reported for issues that consumers should be aware of. This list is based on verified reports and public records.
Garage Flooring Pros
Other IssueHistory of business closures for this owner
An in-depth investigation into Garage Flooring Pros and their advertised $899 two-car garage coating reveals significant red flags. The price point is economically unfeasible for a professionally installed, high-quality polyaspartic or even standard epoxy floor. Evidence suggests the company employs a classic bait-and-switch model: luring customers with an impossibly low price for a substandard, non-UV resistant epoxy product with minimal surface preparation, and then either upselling them to a more expensive package or leaving them with a floor that quickly yellows and fails. Furthermore, the company's ownership has a documented history of consumer fraud allegations, bankruptcies, and deceptive advertising practices across Illinois, California, and Texas. Owner John T. Biasco Sr. has a long, documented history of deceptive business practices, bankruptcies, and consumer fraud allegations spanning Illinois, California, and Texas. "John Biasco at Garage Flooring Pros is a professional crook. He rips people off and ruins their homes, he uses deceptive advertising practices including bait-and-switch, and he is disparaging your businesses." **** Ripoff Report #1355300 — November 2017 Collapse evidence [01] Previously operated 'Biasco Piano' businesses in the Chicago area — investigated by the Illinois Attorney General in 1993 for consumer fraud. [02] In 1994, agreed to cease 16 specified advertising practices and paid $20,000 in an 'assurance of voluntary compliance.' [03] Accused of absconding with $350,000 in customer deposits from the piano business. [04] Owed Baldwin Piano Co. approximately $400,000. [05] Filed for bankruptcy multiple times: Garage Solutions Partners LLC (Chapter 7, Kane County, IL) and personal bankruptcy in Riverside, CA (2011). [06] Established Garage Flooring Pros in Texas in 2016 after previous business failures. [07] Accused of using photographs of other companies' work in advertisements. [08] Ripoff Report alleges he offers $200 off coupons, then adds a $200 line item back to the invoice. Ripoff Report Chicago Business (Biasco Piano) **Timeline Owner History: A Pattern of Deception 1993 Illinois AG investigates Biasco Musical Instrument Co. for consumer fraud LEGAL 1994 Assurance of voluntary compliance — agreed to cease 16 advertising practices, paid $20,000 LEGAL 2004 Garage Solutions Partners LLC files Chapter 7 bankruptcy (Kane County, IL) LEGAL 2008 Lawsuit/Judgment: $68,340.07 LEGAL 2010 Lawsuit/Judgment: $12,770 LEGAL 2011 Files for bankruptcy in Riverside, California LEGAL 2016 Establishes Garage Flooring Pros in Texas PRICING 2017 Ripoff Report filed alleging deceptive advertising and bait-and-switch COMPLAINT 2022 Customer's floor redone 4th time — still yellowing from CrownShield 301 CHEMICAL 2026 BBB complaint: advertised polyaspartic, refused to deliver it COMPLAINT
What to Watch Out For
Extremely Low Prices
If a quote seems too good to be true, it probably is. Low-ball pricing often means the contractor is cutting corners on materials, preparation, or application techniques. A quality coating job requires proper surface preparation, premium materials, and skilled application.
Lack of Surface Preparation
Proper surface preparation is the most critical step in any coating project. Contractors who skip diamond grinding, shot blasting, or proper cleaning are setting the project up for failure. The coating will eventually peel, bubble, or delaminate.
No Warranty or Insurance
Reputable contractors carry liability insurance and offer written warranties on their work. Always ask for proof of insurance and get warranty terms in writing before any work begins.
Using Inferior Products
Some contractors use water-based epoxy or low-quality coatings that will not hold up to hot tires, chemicals, or heavy traffic. Ask about the specific products being used and verify they are commercial-grade, 100% solids epoxy or polyaspartic coatings.
Questions to Ask Your Contractor
Know the Fair Price First
Use our calculator to understand what your project should cost before getting quotes from contractors.