Aug 3 , 2026 Anderson Painting

If what was once a sleek home exterior feature, your concrete driveway and garage have started to degrade, you may be wondering how you can remedy the eyesore without being met with a repeat of this situation in another few years. And you’re right to do your research.  

You could simply resurface the area with another layer of concrete, but that approach addresses the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. Concrete is naturally porous, allowing water and de-icing salts to penetrate the surface. When temperatures drop, that trapped moisture expands as it freezes, leading to cracks and deterioration. At the same time, prolonged UV exposure gradually breaks down concrete surfaces, causing fading, chalking, and dryness. In Raleigh, where freeze-thaw cycles and intense sunlight happen year after year, repaving alone is rarely a long-term fix.

But there is a solution, one that will restore your driveway and garage to their former beauty and create exceptional curb appeal. Penntek coatings, not to be confused with epoxy coatings, give your driveway and garage a clean, uniform look that lasts for years. Penntek’s triple-layer process sets it apart from other concrete sealant processes, leaving your garage and driveway in showroom condition. It’s resistant to chemicals, UV rays, moisture, abrasions, and impact. Best of all, the application process only takes one day.

At Anderson Painting, our teams are certified Penntek coating installation professionals who’ve restored numerous garage, driveway, and basement floors using this outstanding chemical compound. Penntek offers the highest-quality concrete coating available, and we’ve built our reputation on delivering the highest-quality results, whether we’re repairing your driveway and garage, painting your home or business, providing carpentry services, or staining your deck and fencing.

Is Penntek Better Than Epoxy for Driveways and Garage Floors?

While epoxy and Penntek coatings can look similar, they perform very differently because they're made from different materials.

Traditional epoxy forms a hard surface coating that sits on top of the concrete. It provides an attractive finish initially, but it becomes brittle as it ages. Temperature fluctuations, UV exposure, moisture, impacts, and hot tires can eventually cause it to crack, yellow, peel, or delaminate.

Penntek coatings, on the other hand, are an advanced polyurea and polyaspartic system designed specifically for long-term durability. The polyurea base coat penetrates deep into the concrete to create an exceptionally strong bond, while the polyaspartic top coat provides superior resistance to impacts and the elements. The result is a flexible, durable surface that's built to withstand the changing seasons and daily wear.

How Is Penntek Coating Installed?

A professional Raleigh coating installation begins with meticulous surface preparation. Using industrial grinders fitted with diamond tooling, we remove any existing sealers and contaminants, opening the concrete surface to create the ideal profile for maximum adhesion. Any cracks, pits, or minor surface damage are then repaired with a fast-curing polyurea repair compound to create a smooth, stable foundation.

Next, a specially engineered polyurea base coat is applied, penetrating deep into the concrete to create a powerful chemical bond. While this layer is still wet, decorative color flakes are broadcast across the entire surface. Once cured, excess flakes are removed to create a uniform texture and consistent appearance.

Finally, our team applies a clear polyaspartic top coat that seals the entire system into a non-porous finish. In addition to chemical, moisture, UV, stain, and impact resistance, the surface is also antimicrobial and exceptionally easy to clean.

Penntek's decorative chip system is available in a variety of designer color blends, allowing homeowners to complement virtually any home exterior. And if you prefer a more contemporary appearance, darker grey and charcoal blends can recreate the clean, uniform look of freshly laid asphalt.

Why Raleigh Homeowners Choose Anderson Painting for Penntek Coatings

For more than 20 years, our team at Anderson Painting has helped homeowners and businesses throughout Raleigh, Wilmington, and the Greater Triangle protect and enhance their properties. As an award-winning contractor, we're proud to have earned our clients' trust by delivering top-quality results and outstanding customer service.

Whether we're restoring a worn concrete driveway in Raleigh, protecting a Raleigh concrete driveway from future damage, or installing premium garage floor coatings, our certified Penntek installation crew adheres to a proven Penntek installation process without reserve. Every project receives the same careful preparation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality that have become hallmarks of the Anderson Painting name.

If your garage floor or driveway has seen better days, the perfect time to protect it is now, before another winter season arrives. Contact our team at Anderson Painting today for a consultation and your free estimate.