The floor of your garage contributes a big deal to its beauty and functionality. Nowadays most families do a lot of things in their garage. It is not just a place to park cars.
Other than storing some household tools and equipment, some families also have their laundry areas in the garage. The garage is also sometimes a place where the kids hang around a lot. The garage floor therefore should be able to handle all these activities. If you are considering upgrading the flooring of your garage, there are two important issues you need to decide on. First, what type of flooring system do you want or need. Second is the garage flooring company you wish to work with.
So, which comes first, choosing a flooring system for your garage or choosing a garage flooring company? It always helps to know what you really want or need. Doing some research will be a lot of help. It will give you an idea of what options are available and what to expect with each flooring option. The information you get will also help make the entire process with the flooring company a lot easier and faster. Here are some of your options:
Floor Paint.
This is a quick and cheap option. This is a short term flooring solution as the wear and tear of floor paints are fast.
Concrete Overlays
These coatings can strengthen the concrete floor underneath. It will also cover flaws of the concrete floor and will transform a dull concrete into something more exciting.
Epoxy Coatings. This is the top choice if you want a floor that is durable, attractive and with a high gloss finish. Add some epoxy flakes and get a highly spectacular finish.
Stamped Concrete. Strong and durable and make the floor look like, bricks, marble or any natural stone.
Acid-Stained Concrete. This coloring process transforms concrete into a arble-like surface.
Vinyl. This is a good flooring option if there are not a lot of activities going on in your garage
Floors Tiles. These can either be porcelain, PVC Interlocking tiles or plastic. They look good, are easy to install and cheap.
Stone. Bricks or pavers are also ideal for garages, too. It is durable but expensive to install.