Warranty Information

1. LIMITED WARRANTY

Apex Floor Coating (“Apex”) warrants that the residential garage floor coating system installed at the property identified above will be free from covered installation defects, subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions outlined in this warranty.

This warranty applies exclusively to the original purchaser and original installation address, from the original installation date. It is nontransferable and is not a guarantee against normal wear, damage, or deterioration.

The warranty consists of the following coverage:

• Lifetime Hot Tire Pickup Warranty: Limited lifetime coverage against hot tire pickup, as specifically defined in Section 2.
• Limited Workmanship Warranty: One (1) year from the date of installation, covering qualifying installation defects as defined in Section 3.

No other warranties, express or implied, are provided beyond those expressly stated herein, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

2. LIFETIME HOT TIRE PICKUP WARRANTY

Apex provides a limited lifetime warranty exclusively against hot tire pickup of the installed coating system.

Definition of Hot Tire Pickup:

Hot tire pickup occurs when vehicle tires, heated during normal driving, cause the coating to soften or adhere to the tire and subsequently separate from the concrete surface when the vehicle is moved.

Coverage:

If the coating experiences verified hot tire pickup under normal residential garage use during the original purchaser’s lifetime of ownership of the property, Apex will, at its sole discretion:

1. Repair the affected area; or
2. Replace the affected coating in the affected area.

The remedy will be limited to the affected area and will not include replacement or recoating of the entire garage floor unless Apex determines it is necessary.

Conditions of Lifetime Coverage:

• The coating must have been installed by Apex.
• The property must remain owned by the original purchaser.
• The floor must be used for ordinary residential garage purposes.
• The coating must have been maintained in accordance with Apex’s care instructions.
• The failure must be directly attributable to hot tire pickup and not another excluded cause.
• The customer must provide reasonable access for inspection and repair.

Lifetime Coverage Limitations:

Lifetime coverage does not include:

• General coating wear, fading, discoloration, or loss of gloss.
• Scratches, gouges, chips, impact damage, or abrasion.
• Damage caused by vehicle fluids, chemicals, solvents, or corrosive materials.
• Coating failure resulting from concrete cracking, movement, moisture, or structural defects.
• Damage caused by improper cleaning, maintenance, or use.
• Damage caused by snowplows, floor jacks, jack stands, heavy equipment, or other concentrated loads.
• Damage caused by vehicle tires that have been exposed to chemicals, solvents, or other unusual contaminants.
• Damage resulting from modifications, repairs, or coatings applied by others.

The lifetime warranty applies only to hot tire pickup. It does not constitute a lifetime warranty on the coating’s appearance, performance, adhesion against all forms of failure, or overall service life.

3. LIMITED WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY — ONE YEAR

Apex warrants its installation workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original installation date.

During this period, Apex will repair areas where the coating has demonstrably failed due to defective installation performed by Apex.

Covered workmanship defects are limited to:

• Improper adhesion of the coating directly attributable to Apex’s installation procedures.
• Delamination caused by an installation error, excluding failures caused by moisture, concrete defects, contamination, or other excluded conditions.
• Installation-related defects that materially compromise the coating system’s intended function.

Apex reserves the right to inspect and determine the cause of any alleged defect before approving warranty service.

The one-year workmanship warranty does not cover cosmetic imperfections, normal wear, minor surface irregularities, or defects resulting from conditions outside Apex’s control.

After the one-year workmanship warranty expires, all workmanship-related claims are excluded, except for qualifying hot tire pickup claims covered under Section 2.

4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from any of the following:

A. Concrete Conditions

• Cracking, expansion, contraction, settling, shifting, or movement of the concrete substrate.
• Existing or future structural defects in the concrete.
• Moisture vapor transmission, hydrostatic pressure, water intrusion, or excessive moisture.
• Efflorescence, alkalinity, or other chemical conditions originating within the concrete.
• Previously repaired, patched, contaminated, or deteriorated concrete.

B. Environmental Conditions

• Flooding, standing water, excessive moisture, or water intrusion.
• Freeze-thaw damage or damage resulting from extreme environmental conditions.
• Excessive heat, fire, or other extraordinary environmental exposure.
• Damage caused by building movement or structural settlement.

C. Physical Damage and Misuse

• Dropped tools, heavy objects, impacts, or other mechanical damage.
• Scratches, gouges, chips, abrasions, and damage caused by dragging heavy objects.
• Damage from metal wheels, equipment, machinery, or sharp objects.
• Improper use of floor jacks, jack stands, lifts, or other concentrated loads.
• Damage caused by commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential use.

D. Chemical Exposure

• Battery acid, brake fluid, gasoline, oil, solvents, paint, and other chemicals.
• Deicing salts, fertilizers, corrosive cleaners, or other aggressive substances.
• Prolonged exposure to chemicals or spills that are not promptly cleaned.
• Any chemical reaction or staining caused by substances contacting the floor.

E. Maintenance and Alterations

• Failure to follow Apex’s recommended cleaning and maintenance instructions.
• Use of abrasive cleaning equipment or harsh chemicals.
• Repairs, modifications, or additional coatings installed by third parties.
• Any unauthorized alteration of the original coating system.
• Failure to promptly report a suspected warranty defect.

F. Cosmetic Conditions

• Normal wear and tear.
• Color variation, flake variation, or differences in texture.
• Fading, discoloration, yellowing, or changes in gloss.
• Minor surface imperfections, roller marks, or variations in coating thickness that do not materially affect performance.
• Staining or discoloration caused by ordinary use or exposure.

5. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

To submit a warranty claim, the original purchaser must:

1. Notify Apex Floor Coating in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the suspected defect.
2. Provide the original installation date and proof of purchase, if available.
3. Provide photographs and a written description of the suspected defect.
4. Allow Apex reasonable access to inspect the affected area.
5. Refrain from making repairs or modifications to the affected area before Apex has had an opportunity to inspect it, except when necessary to prevent further damage.

Failure to provide timely notice or reasonable access may affect the ability to investigate and remedy a claim, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Apex reserves the right to request additional documentation, conduct testing, and determine whether the reported condition qualifies for coverage.

6. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Apex’s sole obligation under this warranty is, at its discretion, to repair or replace the affected portion of the original coating system.

Apex is not responsible for:

• Removal or replacement of personal property.
• Vehicle storage, transportation, or relocation costs.
• Loss of use of the garage.
• Lost income or business interruption.
• Incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
• Costs associated with work performed by other contractors without prior written authorization from Apex.

Any replacement or repair will be limited to the affected area. Repaired or replaced sections may differ in color, texture, flake distribution, or gloss from the surrounding original coating.

Any repair or replacement does not restart or extend the original warranty period, except where required by applicable law.

7. NO TRANSFER OF WARRANTY

This warranty is issued exclusively to the original purchaser and applies only while that purchaser owns the property where the coating was originally installed.

The warranty automatically terminates upon the sale, transfer, or conveyance of the property, except where prohibited by applicable law.

The warranty may not be assigned, transferred, or extended to subsequent property owners.

8. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

The customer is responsible for maintaining the coating system in accordance with Apex’s care instructions.

This includes:

• Promptly cleaning up chemical spills and automotive fluids.
• Regularly removing dirt, sand, and abrasive debris.
• Using appropriate, nonabrasive cleaning products.
• Avoiding unnecessary exposure to harsh chemicals.
• Preventing excessive mechanical abrasion and impact damage.

Failure to properly maintain the coating may void coverage for damage or failure caused by improper maintenance, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

9. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

Except for the specific coverage expressly stated in this document, Apex disclaims all other warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in this warranty is intended to exclude or limit any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. ENTIRE WARRANTY AGREEMENT

This document represents the entire warranty agreement between Apex Floor Coating and the original purchaser regarding the installed residential garage floor coating system.

Any verbal statements, marketing materials, estimates, or other representations do not modify this warranty unless agreed to in writing by an authorized representative of Apex.

To request a physical copy of warranty information please contact us at service.apexfloorcoating.com