Mile High Coatings Podcast

Winter is when a “quick repaint” can turn into a full-on shuffle of furniture, décor, and daily life. We sit down to talk through what homeowners and landlords should know before starting winter interior painting in Colorado, especially if the house is occupied and you’re trying to keep things comfortable while work gets done. From prep and sequencing to what makes an empty home so much easier to paint, we share t...

Tearing out concrete feels permanent, but it’s also loud, messy, expensive, and wasteful. We walk through a better option for many worn surfaces: concrete overlays, also known as microtopping, and how they can create a durable “new” floor with only a thin application on top of the slab you already have. If you’ve been staring at a beat-up basement floor, a weathered balcony, or an outdated main-level surface...

“One-coat coverage” is one of the most expensive little promises in home improvement, especially once you see your wall in daylight. We talk with Mile High Coatings founder and president David Nanninga about the most common DIY painting mistakes he sees and how to avoid them before you burn a weekend and still end up with streaks, thin spots, or a patchy finish.

We dig into why Colorado interiors so often need tw...

Most people think a garage floor coating means days of waiting, strong fumes, and confusing product choices. We clear that up with a fast, practical FAQ session built from real client questions, so you can plan your project with confidence and avoid costly surprises.

We talk through the number one question we hear: how long until you can walk on the floor again. David explains how today’s coating systems often allow ne...

Your concrete floor is already telling you what it needs, you just have to ask the right questions. We sit down and walk through how we choose the best concrete coating based on real life: what the space is for, how much traffic it gets, what kind of messes happen there, and what “easy to clean” really means when you live in Colorado.

We start with basement floor options, where stained concrete (dye and seal) and...

Bad contractor stories usually start the same way: “They said it would be fine.” We sit down with David Nanninga, president and founder of Mile High Coatings, to get honest about what actually creates a great result in residential painting, commercial painting, and concrete coatings, and why the most important “product” is often clear expectations.

We dig into how we run an on-site consultation, the q...

Red wine on the floor. Road salt tracked in all winter. Grease drips by the grill. Even the occasional mystery stain that shows up under a parked golf cart. If you’ve ever wondered what concrete coatings can actually handle and what will eventually leave a mark, we’re getting specific and practical. David Nanninga talks through how different coating systems behave when moisture, spills, and chemicals hit real homes and ...

Polished concrete looks like a design choice, but it’s really an operations decision, and it can save you serious time and money when you choose it for the right space. We dig into why more businesses across Colorado’s Front Range are skipping new flooring materials and instead upgrading the concrete slab they already have, turning it into a finished surface that’s durable, bright, and simple to maintain.

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“Epoxy floor” is one of the most searched home improvement phrases, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. We sit down to untangle the language around concrete coatings, epoxy flooring, and modern options like polyaspartic systems, so you can make a smart decision for a garage, basement, patio, or commercial space without getting lost in buzzwords.

We walk through the simple but important truth: epoxy is a...

We started out painting homes, but a single question kept nagging at us: what else can we do besides paint walls? That curiosity led us straight into high-performance coatings like epoxy flooring and concrete staining, and it changed what we could offer homeowners and businesses across Colorado’s Front Range. If you’ve ever looked at a dusty garage slab or a worn patio and wondered what a durable finish could do, we bre...

The fastest way to lose money in a coatings business is to “learn” on a customer’s floor. We sit down with David Nanninga, president of Mile High Coatings, to talk through what new entrepreneurs need to know before starting a residential painting, concrete coatings, or epoxy flooring company across Colorado’s Front Range.

We get practical about the first moves that actually matter: connecting with loc...

The fastest way to waste money on a garage floor, basement coating, or patio finish is hiring a contractor who only knows how to sell one solution. We get honest about what actually separates a great coatings company from a slick pitch, and why a value system in the field often matters more than the brand on the bucket.

We talk through how we approach residential painting, concrete coatings, and epoxy flooring across Colorad...

A painting bid can look simple until you realize two “same size” estimates can mean totally different prep work, materials, and outcomes. We sit down together to unpack what homeowners should ask before signing anything, so you can hire a contractor with confidence instead of crossing your fingers.

David Nanninga, president of Mile High Coatings, walks through the questions that actually protect you: how to confi...

A worn concrete floor doesn’t always need to be torn out to look brand new. We talk through the real-world option that often gets misunderstood: the concrete overlay. If you’ve heard terms like “overlay” or “micro-topping” and assumed it’s just another coating, we clear that up fast and explain what it is in plain language a homeowner can use. We also share what an overlay is made of, how i...

Your garage can feel like a constant negotiation between clutter, hobbies, and the stuff you swear you’re “getting rid of soon.” We get practical about what actually works, starting with a simple idea: choosing the right garage cabinets isn’t about picking a look, it’s about matching function, durability, and layout to real life.

We break down how a professional garage storage consultation shoul...

What Are Some Experiences Your Team Has Had With Fixing Clients' Unsuccessful DIY Projects?

A beautiful floor should outlast the first season, not peel the moment your car rolls in. We share two revealing stories from the field—a garage epoxy torn up by hot tires and a basement stain and topcoat that sidelined a family’s living space—to unpack why DIY floor coatings fail and what it takes to make them last. From su...

How Have Clients' Education And Awareness About Coatings And Paint Changed Over The Years?

What happens when homeowners show up armed with research, buzzwords, and big renovation goals? We lean into the shift and show how better questions lead to better floors—if you pair information with real-world evaluation. From garages and basements to patios and commercial spaces across Colorado’s Front Range, we break down the che...

What Are The Steps Involved In House Painting, And How Does It Complement Coated Flooring? 

Want paint that actually lasts through Colorado sun, snow, and everyday life? We dig into the pro workflow that turns a simple color change into a durable upgrade: gentle exterior washing to remove dirt and webs, careful caulking that seals out moisture, and targeted scraping and priming on vulnerable wood like sills and door casings. Fr...

What Outdoor Requests Do You Typically See The Most This Time Of Year?

Spring doesn’t just change the weather—it changes what you see every time you pull into the driveway or step onto the porch. We dig into the projects homeowners rush to first as temperatures rise: patio resurfacing, pool deck traction, garage floor upgrades, and the overlooked hero of curb appeal—driveway protection. With Colorado’s fast m...