Advantages of Epoxy Flooring in a Garage
When refurbishing an old garage floor, many homeowners choose epoxy flooring.
When refurbishing an old garage floor, many homeowners choose epoxy flooring. This flooring consists of synthetic resin, hardeners, and other additives, making it durable and resilient, perfect for any high-traffic area.
This post will discuss the advantages of epoxy flooring in a garage and explain why it can be a smart choice.
Durability
Garage floors must handle heavy weight, wear and tear, and exposure to chemicals, motor oil, gasoline, bleach, and other chemicals. Unlike hardwood floors, epoxy flooring is highly resilient and durable. Even if motor oil and gasoline sit on epoxy flooring for hours, they are easy to clean without staining.
Epoxy floors are hard and thick, so they’re resistant to scratches or abrasions from tools and equipment commonly found in a garage. They can even handle dropped heavy tools without chipping.
Aesthetics
Many homeowners prioritize durability and resistance when installing new flooring in a garage. However, this doesn’t mean visual appearance isn’t necessary. Epoxy floors come in various colors and patterns, and the options are practically limitless. This means every homeowner can find an epoxy floor that goes well with the rest of the garage or the entire home’s décor.
Easy to clean
Nobody wants to spend hours cleaning a garage floor. With epoxy floors, cleaning is not an issue. Since epoxy floor coatings are entirely sealed, they’re effortless to clean. One can hose them down or even pressure wash them if necessary. Homeowners can also clean their epoxy floors with a degreaser and a wet mop.
Quick and easy to install
Unlike tiles or hardwood floors, epoxy floors install very quickly. But, of course, homeowners who want the best results should opt for a professional installation. Experts know how to prep the concrete floor and ensure the epoxy is installed correctly.
Protection
Epoxy flooring protects the underlying concrete. It is a shield that prevents the concrete from staining, cracking, crumbling, and wearing down. Simply put, epoxy represents a rubbery preservation overlay.
Eco-friendly
Although epoxy consists of chemical compounds, it’s one of the most environmentally friendly protective coating methods. First, the production process doesn’t require a lot of materials and machines. Second, epoxy flooring is durable and robust, meaning it doesn’t need frequent replacement.
Cost-effective
Epoxy floors are affordable. In many cases, epoxy flooring can be installed without removing the existing material, meaning there are no removal costs. As a result, homeowners can get a new, durable, and strong garage floor without spending a fortune.
Let the professionals handle it
Epoxy flooring has numerous advantages, but only when it’s installed properly. Poor installation could affect the epoxy’s resilience and damage the underlying materials. Therefore, homeowners should always hire experienced and skilled installation professionals to enjoy the advantages of epoxy flooring in a garage.
Eagle Home Renovation is a family-owned general contracting business offering 20 years of experience in residential home remodeling. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, garages, balconies, porches, deck porches, and more for homeowners in Richmond, VA, and surrounding areas. Call us today at (804)538-3334.
