Giving Back in Glastonbury: An Epoxy Floor That Still Looks New 18 Months Later

Every year, Everlast Industrial Flooring donates a garage floor package to the live auction at the Glastonbury Education Foundation Gala. It's one of our favorite ways to support the town we call home. A year and a half ago, Amie and Kyle placed the winning bid, and they recently sat down with us to share how it went. Watch their story below.

Why a Glastonbury Family Bid on an Epoxy Floor

Amie and Kyle had wanted their garage floor redone since moving in six years earlier, so when the package came up at the gala, they knew they were bidding. Winning felt great, but knowing their bid went straight back into supporting Glastonbury students, including their own kids, made it even more meaningful.

The Challenge: A Nearly 30-Year-Old Concrete Slab

Their home is almost 30 years old, and the garage floor showed it: settlement cracks, old paint spots, and years of wear. They knew a coating rolled over the existing surface wouldn't hold up. That instinct is right, and it's the same principle we apply on every commercial and industrial job. A floor system only performs as well as the surface beneath it, which is why we've written about why epoxy floors fail and how to prevent it.

Surface Preparation Makes the Difference

Our crew put significant work into preparing the slab before any coating went down. Amie and Kyle said it was fascinating to watch each stage of the installation come together. Proper concrete surface preparation is what separates a true seamless system from a coat of paint, a difference we break down in epoxy flooring vs. epoxy paint.

Planning Around New England Weather

Nick and Shannon waited for the right spring weather to start. When two days of rain hit mid-installation, the team took extra care to protect the floor and kept the family informed every step of the way. In Amie and Kyle's words, the experience was professional and easy, and they always felt their project was in good hands.

18 Months Later: Still Looks Brand New

More than 18 months after installation, the floor still looks new. As Amie and Kyle put it, that speaks to both the quality of the product and the quality of the installation. They'd make the same decision again in a heartbeat.

The Same Standards on Every Floor We Install

Founded in 2008 by Nick and Shannon Psaras, Everlast is a women-owned, family-operated contractor based in Glastonbury. Our core work is seamless epoxy flooring and polished concrete for commercial and industrial facilities across Connecticut and Massachusetts, and the gala package is our way of bringing that same craftsmanship home to Glastonbury. You can read more from our customers on our testimonials page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Everlast Industrial Flooring install residential garage floors?

Everlast focuses on commercial and industrial flooring, including warehouses, schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and manufacturing spaces across Connecticut and Massachusetts. The garage floor package we donate each year to the Glastonbury Education Foundation Gala is a community give-back that lets us support local students. If you're planning a commercial or industrial flooring project, contact our team to talk through your space and goals.

How can I win the Everlast garage floor package?

You can bid on it at the Glastonbury Education Foundation Gala's live auction, where Everlast donates a garage floor package every year. The winning bid supports education in Glastonbury, so you get a beautiful floor upgrade while helping local students. Watch for gala details from the Glastonbury Education Foundation, and get your paddle ready when the package comes up.

Why is surface preparation so important for epoxy flooring?

Surface preparation is important because an epoxy system can only bond as well as the concrete beneath it. Cracks, old paint, sealers, and contaminants all interfere with adhesion, which can lead to peeling or failure over time. Professional prep removes those issues and opens up the concrete so the coating bonds properly. That step is a big reason a well-installed floor still looks new years later.

How does weather affect an epoxy floor installation?

Weather affects epoxy installation because temperature and moisture influence how the coating cures and bonds. That's why experienced installers plan around conditions, schedule work during suitable weather, and protect the floor if rain or humidity moves in mid-project. For Amie and Kyle, our team waited for spring weather to begin and took extra steps to protect the floor during two days of rain.

What makes an epoxy floor last?

An epoxy floor lasts when the right system is matched to the space and installed over a properly prepared surface. Product quality matters, but installation quality matters just as much. Shortcuts like skipping prep or coating over damaged concrete are common causes of early failure. Amie and Kyle's floor still looks brand new after more than 18 months, which they credit to both the product and the installation.

Supporting Glastonbury, One Floor at a Time

We're proud to be part of the Glastonbury community and grateful to every family who bids at the gala. If you're attending, get that paddle ready. And if you manage a commercial or industrial facility in Connecticut or Massachusetts, contact Everlast Industrial Flooring for a quote on a floor built to last.