A Long, Narrow Issaquah Garage Brightened With Mount Everest Flake

A 398 sq ft Issaquah garage bay with concrete walls and a stair platform got Mount Everest flake Penntek polyurea, with a second space coated to match.

Mount Everest flake floor in a long narrow Issaquah garage with concrete walls and wood stairs

Not every garage is a tidy rectangle. This one in Issaquah is a long, narrow bay with tall concrete walls on both sides, a wooden stair platform built over one end and a single door at the far end. The bare slab was dark, dusty and stained, and in a space shaped like a hallway the floor is most of what you see. Later, a second garage space on the property got the same treatment.

In November 2025 our crew installed a garage floor coating in Issaquah with Certified Penntek polyurea in Mount Everest flake, and in January 2026 they came back to coat the second space to match.

Testing two spaces in September

The free consultation was in September 2025. We tested more than one area, since the property had two separate garage spaces. Moisture readings came in at 3.5%, 3.6%, 4.4% and 3.7%. We read every slab with a meter and scratch-test the surface, because no two slabs on one property are guaranteed to behave the same.

The Penntek warranty job card for the long bay listed 398 square feet with concrete in Good condition. The second space, done in January, was rated OK.

Coating a garage shaped like a hallway

A narrow space has its own logistics. Equipment comes in one door. The crew works from the far end back toward the exit so nobody has to walk on fresh coating. And the wooden stair platform meant grinding and coating carefully around its legs.

  1. Diamond grind the full floor, including under and around the stair platform, then vacuum.
  2. Repair cracks and pits with Penntek Mender HD.
  3. Pure polyurea basecoat, over 99% solids.
  4. Full broadcast of Mount Everest flake, scrape and collect.
  5. Polyaspartic topcoat with FadeLock™ UV stability, working back to the door.

Why Mount Everest for a long, dim space

Mount Everest Evolution is a light mix of white, grey and soft tan chips. Between two grey concrete walls, a light floor makes a huge difference. It reflects whatever light comes through the door and makes the bay feel open instead of tunnel-like. Using the same color in the second garage keeps the property consistent.

The warranty is Penntek's, not just ours

Every Cascade floor gets its warranty registered with Penntek. It is a limited lifetime warranty backed by the manufacturer. Penntek has dealers in 200 markets, so the floor can be serviced even if any one installer is gone. That is a real difference from installer-only warranties that disappear with the company. Our post on what a Certified Penntek Dealer is covers why that matters.

The system behind it is built to last. A chemical bond with the concrete at over 1,300 PSI, a flexible basecoat and a topcoat that won't yellow. Watch the Penntek Hammer Test to see the bond in action.

Multi-space garage coatings in Issaquah

Issaquah properties come in every shape, from hillside homes with tuck-under garages to lots with detached shops and odd-shaped bays. The wet climate is the constant. Any garage here sees rain, mud and damp air for much of the year, and a sealed floor keeps that from soaking in.

Visit our page on concrete coatings in Issaquah, or see an Issaquah garage finished in Tidal Wave.

Odd-shaped garage FAQ

Can you coat a long, narrow garage or a garage with stairs in it?

Yes. We grind and coat around stair platforms, posts and built-ins, and plan the work so the crew finishes at the exit. Unusual shapes take planning, not a different system.

Can you coat two areas on different dates?

Yes. Each area gets its own prep and its own warranty registration. Using the same color keeps the spaces matched.

What does the warranty cover if something happens later?

The floor carries a limited lifetime warranty backed by Penntek. If you have a concern, call us and we will come look at it.

Have an oddly shaped garage of your own? Book a free in-home quote or call 425-226-6085.