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3 Big Reasons to Choose Epoxy Garage Flooring

George Chowanec • Sep 09, 2015

 

When it comes to applying a custom garage flooring , one must consider which options "mark all the checkboxes". Although the cheapest and quickest way is to use paint to coat your garage floor, consider these 3 qualities: durability, maintenance, and safety.

 

Epoxy Garage Flooring VS Garage Floor Paint | NJ

 

Lower quality garage floor coatings can stain and peel away just from having the hot car tires sitting on it; they can be a slippery safety hazard, and cheaper garage floor paint can chip from normal impacts. It's not uncommon to have to recoat your garage floor on a yearly basis to maintain its integrity.

 

If you're going to go through a custom garage renovation, do it right the first time with an epoxy garage floor. Here are the benefits of using epoxy instead of your typical garage floor paint.

 

Durable and Spill Proof

Ble Ice Epoxy Garage Flooring

With a higher quality epoxy garage floor, no longer will you have to be concerned with chipping or surface abrasions from dropping tools or falling bicycles. Epoxy is formed by mixing one part epoxide resin with one part polyamine harder, and the curing process is what gives epoxy the superior strength and durability.

Another benefit that makes this form of garage floor coating popular is it is chemical and stain resistance. Fluids such as oil, brake fluids, anti-freeze and gasoline can all be easily wiped away even if it's been sitting there for a period of time.

Less Maintenance

Solid Color Garage Epoxy Flooring

With concrete garage floors, you may notice that no matter how much you sweep, there always seems to be dust leftover - that's because the garage concrete naturally sheds powder over time. Also depending on your local weather, the constant change in temperature is notorious to create cracks especially with the added pressure from the weight of your vehicle.

By using Epoxy as your choice for garage floor coating, cleaning is as simple as using a soft broom and a mop. Through a thicker application, the current minor imperfections, such as cracks, will be covered.

Brightens Environment

Nowadays, the garage is used for much more than parking your car. By combining the coating of your garage floor with a custom garage organization system, you may be more compelled to utilize the additional space for other activities. Depending which epoxy coating finish you choose, you can brighten up the garage environment and turn it into a space that rivals showrooms.

Not only do epoxy garage floors last well over a decade, it's also slip-resistance, which marks the rest of the checkboxes when it comes to choosing the right custom garage flooring. If you're looking to apply a coating to your garage floor, consider epoxy. Even though the cost is a little more at first, it is actually much cheaper in the long-term and, with the added bonus of the priceless "peace-of-mind", it's an everlasting fulfillment.

Don't be afraid to consult a professional to help you! A professional opinion is always better than guesswork.

George Chowanec - Owner, All About Closets LLC
Owner

George obtained a Master of Science Engineering Degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology. After graduation, he worked at AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies after the company split. With an extensive background in construction management and ergonomic space design, spanning residential and commercial, designing and installing closets in New Jersey is second nature for him.

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