Your garage floor is exposed to a lot, from car tires to storage boxes and shoeprints, making it essential to protect it from damage and the elements. This idea might be a surprise since garage floors have been an afterthought for many years, and you might have yet to consider protecting them.
But in recent years, it’s become important to protect your garage floor, and epoxy coatings are a great choice. Today’s blog is all about why garage floor coatings are worth it. Keep reading to learn five reasons why.
Now, let’s take a closer look at those five reasons:
1 – Garage floor coatings make your garage floor look beautiful.
If you park your car in your garage, chances are you rarely enter your home through your front door. Since you come and go through the garage, it would be nice to have a lovely garage floor, wouldn’t it?
This is especially true if your garage floor is uneven, cracked, stained… we could go on. A garage floor coating will fix all these problems and transform your garage into a space that’s more than just where you park your car. You won’t mind coming and going, especially if you’re reorganizing your garage.
2 – Garage floor coatings make your floor safer.
As we mentioned, many garage floors are cracked, scuffed, or stained. Or, they’re a combination of those issues. Not to mention, your garage could be full of clutter, making it difficult to spot those dangerous areas. The last thing you want is a sprained ankle from entering your garage.
Garage floors are notorious for these issues for several reasons, some of which you might not be aware of, especially if you didn’t build the house yourself.
- Soil displacement under the foundation can cause the floor to sink.
- Your garage’s foundation and concrete surface may not have been properly prepared or applied.
- When temperatures change, the concrete is stressed and may contract and expand.
- Your garage floor could have water drainage problems.
- It’s not uncommon for your garage floor to settle as time passes.
- General wear and tear can add up over time.
Any of those issues can make your garage floor dangerous to walk on. An epoxy floor coating will smooth the surface, leaving it unbroken and safe to walk on. In addition, you can pick a coating with an anti-slip additive to further reduce the risk of injuries.
3 – There are various garage floor coating options.
No matter what you’re looking for for your garage floor, there’s a type of coating made with ingredients explicitly intended for this project. There’s guaranteed to be something for every budget. Even if you don’t have much to spend, you can still add a garage floor coating to make your garage floor beautiful and safe to walk on.
You can choose something as simple as acrylic garage floor paint, although this option isn’t nearly as high quality as other choices and only lasts for a year or two. It’s a start if your budget is too tight while you save up for a better option.
Another option is a clear garage floor sealer that will protect your floor’s surface. But, again, you’ll want to invest in a good sealer that lasts. The cheapest option is not your best bet here. Remember that a garage floor sealer will provide a degree of protection, but it won’t do anything for your floor’s appearance.
Your best bet is to go with a professionally applied epoxy floor coating. This will give you the best results that protect your floor and give it a high-end look.
4 – Garage floor coatings protect your garage floor.
Of course, aesthetics are the most exciting part of garage floor coatings. But the protection that these coatings provide deserves just as much attention.
For how much we all use our garages, the floors deserve attention. Foot traffic and tire streaks are the biggest culprits that will wear down your garage flooring.
Choosing a high-quality coating for your garage floor will prevent chemicals from leaving stains, prevent permanent abrasions, and dull the impact of everything that comes your garage floor’s way.
5 – Garage floor coatings keep maintenance to a minimum.
No one enjoys chores, so our first choice for garage floor coatings will require minimal maintenance. A high-quality epoxy coating will provide exactly that. The most maintenance your floors will require is sweeping and mopping.
- Plus, if you don’t have time to clean your floor, garage floor coatings will reduce the visibility of dust and dirt, buying you some time. This is because many garage floor coatings have decorative features that distract from the less pleasant parts of your garage floor.
- Garage floor coatings increase your home’s value. While you’re likely considering a garage floor coating for its benefits for your home, there are other benefits, too.
- If you sell your house at any point, your home will have a higher value because of the garage floor coating. Prospective buyers will be impressed if the garage is used for storage or parking vehicles.
Get Your Garage Floor Coating from Pro Basin Coatings
The professionals at Pro Basin Coatings are experts at garage floor coatings. You can trust us to properly prepare your garage floor for the epoxy coating and apply it carefully and correctly so that it lasts for years to come.
In addition to garage floor coatings, Pro Basin Coatings also does concrete overlays and repairs, polishing, staining, metallic floor coatings, and waterproof deck coatings. So whatever your needs may be, we’ve got you covered.
Contact us today to get started. Call us at 801.808.2123, or email us at Tristin@probasincoatings.com. You can also fill out the form on our website. No matter how you choose to contact us, you’ll get a free quote for your garage floor coating.
Get started today, and transform your garage into a beautiful place that’s more than just where you park your car. Contact Pro Basin Coatings today.
