Most concrete coating warranties read like insurance policies written to never pay out. We have looked at competitor warranties across our category, and many list more exclusions than actual coverage. Our concrete coating warranty is different — and we will spell out the real terms in plain language here.
The short version: the Invicta 15-year warranty covers the coating system itself against the failure modes that should not happen on a properly installed polyurea polyaspartic floor — peeling, flaking, delamination, yellowing, UV fading, hot-tire pickup, and bond failure. It does not cover damage to the underlying concrete slab, physical damage from impacts or abuse, or problems caused by improper maintenance. The full written warranty document is provided with every install, and the terms below describe what is standard for our residential coating system. For exact contractual language on a specific project, the written warranty controls.
Quick Reference: What’s Covered and What Isn’t
| Issue | Covered? |
|---|---|
| Coating peeling or lifting | Yes |
| Coating flaking off the slab | Yes |
| Delamination (separation from the concrete) | Yes |
| Yellowing or fading from UV exposure | Yes |
| Hot-tire pickup damage | Yes |
| Bond failure between coating layers | Yes |
| Chemical resistance failure (oil, salt, or pool chemicals) | Yes |
| Slab cracking from foundation movement or settling | No |
| Slab heaving from freeze-thaw cycles or soil movement | No |
| Physical damage (dropped tools, sharp impacts, snowplow blades) | No |
| Damage from prohibited cleaning chemicals | No |
| Hydrostatic pressure beyond moisture mitigation | No |
| Damage from unauthorized repairs or modifications | No |
| Commercial use of a residential installation | No |
What “15-Year Non-Prorated” Actually Means
A prorated warranty pays less the longer you have the floor. If a peeling problem shows up in year 12 of a prorated 15-year warranty, you might only get 20% of the repair cost covered. A non-prorated warranty pays the same amount of coverage in year 14 as it does in year 1.
Our concrete coating warranty is non-prorated for the full 15 years. A bond failure in year 13 is treated the same as one in year 3. The coating either failed in a way that should not have happened, or it did not — the age of the floor does not change the response.
This matters more than it sounds. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s guide on warranties, many “lifetime” product warranties are actually prorated, with coverage shrinking significantly by year five and becoming nearly worthless by year ten. A 15-year non-prorated warranty is genuinely stronger than a “lifetime” prorated one. Every residential install we do across Cranberry Township and the rest of our service area carries the same 15-year non-prorated coverage.
What the Concrete Coating Warranty Covers
These are the failure modes that should not happen on a properly installed polyurea polyaspartic system — and that are covered for the full 15 years:
Peeling and lifting. The coating separating from the concrete in sheets, strips, or patches. This is the single most common failure mode for inferior coatings and DIY epoxy. It should not happen on a polyurea polyaspartic install with proper diamond grinding prep. If it does, that is what the warranty is for.
Flaking and chipping. Small pieces of the coating breaking off the surface, distinct from the decorative flake broadcast embedded in the floor. A coating that holds its integrity should not shed material.
Delamination. The coating separating from the concrete underneath. The polyurea base coat bonds chemically with the slab through opened pores during diamond grinding. That bond should not fail.
Yellowing and UV fading. The aliphatic polyaspartic top coat is UV stable. The color you select on install day should be the color you see in year 15. If the floor yellows or fades, that is covered. For the chemistry behind why polyaspartic holds its color, see our breakdown of polyaspartic UV resistance.
Hot-tire pickup. When heated vehicle tires lift sections of the coating — a classic epoxy failure mode and one of the main reasons we use polyurea polyaspartic instead. If a tire pulls the coating up under normal vehicle use, it is covered.
Bond failure between coating layers. The polyurea base, the flake broadcast, and the polyaspartic top coat should remain bonded as a single system. Separation between layers is covered.
Chemical resistance failures. Polyaspartic is rated to handle oil, gasoline, transmission fluid, road salt, pool chemicals, antifreeze, and household cleaners. Normal exposure to these should not damage the finish. If a chemical the coating is rated for causes a failure, that is covered.
Antimicrobial and non-porous performance. The system is designed to be antimicrobial and antibacterial in its finished form. Loss of those properties due to coating failure is covered.
What the Concrete Coating Warranty Does Not Cover
These items fall outside what any coating installer can reasonably warrant, regardless of how strong the product is. We are transparent about these because we have seen homeowners surprised by exclusions they were not told about up front:
Slab cracking from foundation movement. If the concrete slab cracks because the home is settling, soil is shifting, or tree roots are pushing the foundation, the coating on top will move with it. The coating did not fail — the concrete did. This is universal across the industry.
Slab heaving from freeze-thaw or soil movement. Same principle. If the slab lifts, tilts, or splits because of what is happening underneath it, the coating cannot prevent that.
Physical damage from impacts. Dropping an engine block, dragging a sharp metal toolbox across the floor, hitting it with a sledgehammer — these are user-caused damage and fall outside the warranty.
Snow plow blades or metal shovels on the surface. A snow plow blade dragged directly across a polyaspartic surface will gouge it. A metal shovel can score it. These are excluded because the damage is preventable through proper winter care. For the full breakdown on seasonal maintenance, see our guide on how to maintain polyaspartic coatings outdoors.
Damage from prohibited cleaning chemicals. Bleach, ammonia, acid-based cleaners, strong solvents, and certain rust removers can break down the polyaspartic top coat. For the full maintenance routine that protects your warranty, see our guide on how to clean polyurea floors.
Hydrostatic pressure beyond what moisture mitigation handles. Where moisture rises through the slab at extreme levels — homes built on a high water table, slabs with no vapor barrier, or basements with active water intrusion — pressure can build under the coating over time. We address this with a moisture mitigation layer where conditions call for it, and that work is covered. Pressure beyond what mitigation handles is not, because no installer can warrant against unknown subsurface water conditions.
Damage from unauthorized repairs or modifications. If someone other than Invicta or an authorized installer attempts to patch, recoat, or modify the surface, that voids the warranty on the affected area.
Commercial use on a residential install. A residential polyaspartic install is rated for residential use. If a home garage becomes a commercial repair shop with forklifts or heavy daily commercial traffic, that exceeds the design load. See our commercial services page for commercial warranty terms.
Acts of nature beyond normal weather. Floods, fires, earthquakes, and other catastrophic events are excluded universally. Normal Western PA weather — freeze-thaw, road salt, humidity, summer sun — is built into the system and covered.
What Voids the Warranty
These actions will void coverage, even on issues that would otherwise be covered:
- Using prohibited cleaning chemicals (bleach, ammonia, acids, strong solvents) on the surface
- Pressure washing above 1,500 PSI in a way that damages the coating
- Using metal shovels, snow blower scrapers, or metal-bladed tools that gouge the surface
- Using corrosive ice melt products (rock salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride) on the coating
- Unauthorized patching or recoating by someone other than Invicta or an authorized installer
- Modifying the underlying slab (cutting, drilling, removing sections) in ways that affect the coating
- Converting a residential install to commercial use
The maintenance guidelines that protect the warranty are simple: use a pH-neutral cleaner, soft tools, plastic shovels in winter, and call us before attempting any repair.
How to File a Warranty Claim
If you think something is covered:
Call us at 724-456-2788. Describe what you are seeing. Most issues can be diagnosed over the phone or with a few photos.
Schedule an on-site assessment. We come out to walk the floor in person and confirm the cause.
We make the repair or recoat the affected area. Covered claims are handled at no cost to you, including both materials and labor.
We document the repair for your records and to track the warranty going forward.
There is no claim form, no escalation department, no warranty arbitration. You call, we come look at it, we fix what is covered.
Warranty Red Flags When Shopping (Any Installer)
If you are comparing installers, ask each of these questions and listen for clear, direct answers. Vague responses usually signal a weaker warranty than advertised:
- Is the warranty prorated or non-prorated? Many “long” warranties are prorated and pay less every year.
- Does it cover both materials and labor? Some warranties only cover materials, leaving you to pay the labor cost of any repair.
- What are the exclusions? A reputable installer will name them up front.
- Is the warranty transferable if I sell the house? Some warranties stay with the property; others end at sale.
- How do I file a claim? A clear process is good. A long form-filled bureaucracy is not.
- Can I see the actual written warranty document? Always ask before you sign.
- Is the warranty backed by the installer, the manufacturer, or both? Manufacturer-only warranties often exclude installation defects, which is the most common failure cause.
Why Our Warranty Looks the Way It Does
We are transparent about exclusions because we have seen the alternative. The industry is full of “lifetime” and “no questions asked” warranties that fall apart the moment a homeowner tries to file a claim. The fine print does the work. We would rather tell you up front exactly what the concrete coating warranty covers and what it does not — so there are no surprises in year 8.
The coverage reflects what a properly installed polyurea polyaspartic system should actually do for 15 years. The exclusions reflect what no coating installer can control: the concrete slab underneath, the way the floor is treated, and acts of nature.
If those terms work for you, the coating is a solid long-term investment. If you want a guarantee that the underlying slab will never crack, no concrete coating warranty — ours or anyone else’s — can offer that, because the coating sits on top of the slab, not inside it.
Get a Quote With a Real 15-Year Warranty
Invicta Concrete Coatings installs polyurea polyaspartic systems on garage floors, outdoor concrete, basements, and commercial spaces across Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Greensburg, Bethel Park, Butler, Erie, Sewickley, Morgantown, Youngstown, and nearby areas in Western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia. Every residential install comes with a 15-year non-prorated concrete coating warranty, written terms provided in advance, and a clear conversation about coverage before you sign.
Call 724-456-2788 to schedule a no-obligation on-site quote, or request one online. We will walk your project, explain the system, hand you the written warranty document, and answer any question you have about coverage.