About the Team
The Durable Coatings team is a group of friends who love to serve homeowners and develop their craft. One of our lead installers is Gabe, who is central Iowa’s John Daly, both in skill and finesse when it comes to golf and installing coatings! Our second installer Jacob is a secret accountant and self-proclaimed dart champion in the office. Owen, our third installer, served our country in the military and has the goal of becoming a pilot for Wycliffe Bible Translators. Andy loves to put in the work needed for every project and enjoys a good laugh. Last, but not least is our owner John, who loves limping to the finish line in local mud-runs and destroying the competition in slow pitch softball. He has a passion for employee-ownership and trying hard things in business. We are a family who works as a team to transform Iowa, one home at a time.
Meet your certified installation team!

Jacob

Owen

Gabe

Nolan

Dirk

John
More About Our Process
Our certified installers will explain their installation process and obtain information to complete a needs assessment to provide you with a solution that meets your needs.
This ensures we meet your exact goals and make sure we are going to be delivering exactly what you are envisioning. In just 30 minutes, your new garage will begin to take shape as we show you the different flooring options.
Your garage upgrade is an investment in your home, which is why we want to make absolutely certain that your investment pays off.
We believe that you deserve to have a clear picture of what the final outcome will be before you make the final decision to work with us.
We work according to your time constraints and schedule. Our team takes pride in our customers watching their space quickly transform in front of their eyes! We are fast, efficient, and able to get your entire project finished in JUST ONE DAY.
We believe in quality above all else. We work only with the best manufacturers available, the finest materials, and only use the highest certified, skilled professionals.
To see these differences first hand, reach out to us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We look forward to working with you.
Call 515-400-4197 to talk about your floor coating needs. We service Ames, Des Moines, and central Iowa.
About the Owner
John Burdine Jr.
Founded by John Burdine Jr, an Ames native and ISU alum, Durable Coatings spun out of the world’s most awesome gutter cleaning, deck staining and soft washing company, Pressure Point Cleaners. John also started such world changing endeavors like eBike Iowa (super fun and fast electric bikes)! If you’re wondering how he has time for all that, the truth is he doesn’t, at least not on his own. John is surrounded by a truly special group of friends (family really) that share his values and make this group of companies the “Best Place to Work in the Universe” (according to internal polls). John is married to Ames native Neva and they have one incredible 10 year old daughter who can be found building forts at the bike shop. She would want you to know about their cat, Patmos. John’s interests and hobbies include slow pitch softball, riding fat tire eBikes, participating in Mud Runs, and fellowshipping at Stonebrook Church.
WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Warranty
Our warranty covers labor & materials to give you peace of mind. You will never have surprise expenses with us! Transferrable options are available as well.
On Time Service
Our customer service is second to no other company in the industry. When you book an appointment with us, Sure we'll be there on time, every time.
Employee-Owned
Our team members own the company and care about our level of service and reputation.
Up Front Pricing
No hidden costs! What is agreed on is what you pay. We send you an official estimate and once you sign off we do the work. Hassle free! Worry free!
There are plenty of concrete coating service companies out there, but what sets Durable Coatings apart from everyone else is our commitment to providing the highest quality service and customer experience with minimal disruption to your day!
Locally-owned. No franchise fees. No subcontractors.
We make your life easier and our customers love it.
Posted on Angela GiudicessiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love our epoxy garage floor. Team was professional and efficient with a great work product!! So nice, we don’t want to park on it. Have been recommending to friends.Posted on Tim CochranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The job done by the crews from Durable Coatings exceeded our expectations. The work was high quality, complete and done with attention to detail. John and his team delivered on their mission. We highly recommend Durable Coatings.Posted on Joe ClemensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Guys were very professional, polite, and the floor looks amazing. My wife finds something wrong with every project but said right away she’s very happy. That’s a plus also. Thanks guysPosted on TOM KEMPERTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Guys showed up when they said and completed ahead of schedule. Great work from what I see when done.Posted on Bobby MasonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team showed up on time and stayed until the job was finished. They were very committed to the job and worked well together. They cleaned up afterwards and answered all my questions. Now back to the floor coating. It looks awesome and we are very pleased. I highly recommend Durable Coating's for your flooring needs. BobbyPosted on Sheila GTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very easy to work with from start to finish. Crew was great.Posted on Brian AndersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our garage slab was in need of minor repair, so we decided to check several companies in regard to pricing and performance. Durable Coatings is local, gave us a great price, and performed the work promptly. All of my questions, before and during the installation, were answered promptly and fully. I could not ask for a better experience.Posted on Robert RiveraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We bought this house knowing the garage floor was in bad shape. It was very badly pitted. I researched polyurea coatings (as opposed to epoxy) thinking I wanted to do this job perfectly. My wife saw a neighbor had Durable Coatings complete his garage floor and they were happy with the outcome. So, we asked for Durable Coatings to look at our cracked and pitted floor. I came away with the confidence that they would do a great job, and we were not disappointed. They answered all our questions and kept to schedule. It was very good job from estimate to completion and done on budget.Posted on Ben BackesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bought a brand new enclosed trailer and had them coat the floors and rear lift gate…turned out amazing! Love the work they did and have a great team to work with. They will have my coating business from here on out.Posted on Thomas RTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Durable Coatings to polish and seal our basement concrete floor, and the results were nothing short of disastrous. We were originally quoted a cost of 8,000 dollars and 2 days duration; 5 weeks later we are out 4,000 dollars and will have to cover the slab with LVP flooring. From the beginning, it was clear this was not a process they were experienced with. Their crew arrived with a handwritten instruction sheet and were unable to answer basic questions such as how long the job would take or how long the floor would need to cure before use. The first attempt left the floor uneven, riddled with imperfections, and nowhere near the examples they had shown us. To their credit, a representative came out and admitted it was not done correctly. Unfortunately, their second attempt was even worse—scratches throughout, heavy surface glazing, and a finish that looked unprofessional and damaged. Durable Coatings then brought in a third-party contractor, who explained the underlying problem: the floor had not been properly cleaned or prepared before sealing. The haziness and irregularity we were seeing was characteristic of the final matte coat being applied to a dirty surface. He also confirmed the floor had already been sanded too aggressively, exposing large amounts of aggregate that would tear out and leave thousands of holes. In short, the floor was beyond repair. Despite two failed attempts over the course of 5 weeks and their own acknowledgment of issues, Durable Coatings refused to take responsibility. Instead, they sent an email highlighting the problems with our slab—which were never previously mentioned—and demanded our only recourse was to pay another contractor our remaining balance plus additional money for “supplies” to attempt a fix or accept the loss of our $4,000 payment. Thankfully, we had not paid the full $8,000 up front as they had originally requested. At this point, the only option left is to cover the ruined surface with LVP flooring as the third party contractor stated point blank that the final product would not be favorable. To be fair, Durable Coatings appears to have more success with epoxy projects, and other customers appear to be satisfied in that area. Anyone considering them for clear concrete finishing should think twice. They do not have the expertise to perform this work, and they do not stand behind their results when they fail. Of note, in 15 years of working with contractors, I have never had to leave a negative review. Despite attempts to contact the owner to mediate the situation, no contact was ever made.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
A FAST QUOTE
You’re busy. That’s why our process
from start to finish is designed to
compliment your schedule and lifestyle.
ON TIME SERVICE
You deserve clear communication and predictable arrival and completion times. You will be treated with professionalism and courtesy.
TOTAL SATISFACTION
We deliver on our promise with
every customer, every time.
Excellent craftsmanship is our standard.
AREAS WE SERVE
Ames, Des Moines and beyond!
Durable Coatings provides concrete floor coating, polishing, and sealing in areas around Ames, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. These service areas include cities like the ones below and many more.
– Waukee – West Des Moines – Adel
– Altoona – Bondurant – Indianola
– Marshalltown – Ankeny – Pleasant Hill
– Grimes – Johnston – Urbandale – Story City – Boone
