Which Flooring Option Works Best for Your Garage?
You may use your garage for a wide range of purposes from home office to work shop. You have many attractive options when it comes to flooring materials for your garage, such as paints, sealants, stone and epoxy floors. It’s important to understand each type before deciding.
Sealed concrete flooring consists of poured concrete that is finished with a transparent sealant, which gives the concrete a smooth surface and makes it more resistant to chipping and staining. However, persistent oil leaks may penetrate the sealant over time and cause staining.
Painted concrete garage floors can add a splash of attractive color to your garage. The paint also typically works as a barrier to prevent stains on your floor, but it may stain or break down over time and require repainting.
Epoxy floors are made by coating concrete with a durable, shiny and attractive epoxy mixture. A large variety of colors and finishes are often available, so finding one to go with your garage theme is easy. Generally, epoxies are among the strongest and longest lasting of garage flooring options because they cure harder than many other products and are stain resistant and easy to clean.
Your installer can use a translucent dye to make concrete look like stone or marble. Stained concrete is finished off with a sealant to give the floor an attractive sheen and protective finish.
To create an ultra-smooth, shiny surface, the top layer of the concrete floor can be shaved down, intensely sanded and then polished. Generally, polished concrete seals out moisture and is a durable, attractive option.
Your budget, personality and needs can help guide your choice for garage flooring, whether it is the durable quality of epoxy floors or the aesthetic qualities of stained or polished concrete. After you choose, it is time to work with a reputable installer to get the most out of your garage floor.