Nowadays, the garage is not just an outdoor parking space. It has evolved into a den where you can put tools, gear, and other vehicles like bikes and skateboards. Some garages even have roofs to further protect all the items put inside it.
Since the garage is also becoming a storage space, your floor no longer needs to look so plain. Most garages are made of cement, but over time, it gets chapped and broken. One way of preserving your floors is by adding garage floor epoxy coatings.
Garage floor epoxy is different from paint. It isn’t even painted in the first place although there are some that have epoxy in them for extra flooring protection. On the other hand, floor epoxy is made from epoxide resin and polyamine hardener. The hardener is what makes the epoxy resilient and durable.
So why would you want to put garage floor epoxy coating?
- It’s durable
Before anything else, the most redeeming quality of epoxy coatings is its durability. When applied to cement, it is able to withstand considerable wear and in the long run, will help you save money on repairs and renovation.
- It’s resilient
Whether it’s other substances or impacts, coated cement flooring is very resilient. Due to the added layer of protection, you don’t have to worry about the actual cement being chipped off. To add to that, even if substances spill over the floor, the stains can easily be washed off using soap and water.
- It can cover imperfections on the cement
If your concrete has been there for quite some time, you can’t avoid getting a few chips and stains all over it. The chances of it being damaged are high because it’s in a garage. Tires and tools will be placed over it and when you aren’t careful enough, they can do great damage. But don’t fret, because you can still put an epoxy coating on it. What’s good about this is that epoxy coatings can still hide the minor chips, dents, and stains on your garage floor.
- It prevents moisture from accumulating
Because the epoxy prevents anything from seeping directly into the cement, the concrete is 
preserved. This is the best coating for those who live in snowy and humid areas as moisture tends to form a lot of times.
- It’s easy to maintain
Epoxy floors are very easy to maintain since no special care is needed. This is mainly because it’s sealed and doesn’t have any lines all over it. All you have to do is to wash it with soap and then mop it. Moreover, little time is needed to install epoxy coatings.
- It looks good
Last but not the least is its appearance. Epoxy-coated garage floors add the extra shine that cement floors lack. Its glossy appearance helps in making it look presentable and clean. Plus, there are a lot of shades and colors of coatings to choose from. Hence, it serves a dual purpose both in function and design.
I like how you mentioned how epoxy floors are easy to maintain and clean. I want to replace my garage floor with epoxy so I can work on my vintage cars in my garage. It’s probably a good idea to get some estimates from different contractors.
Thank you for explaining that epoxy floors require no special care so they are easy to maintain. My friend has been talking about getting some epoxy floors put in for his workshop to see if it would be easier to take care of than the concrete floors he has now. It seems like it could streamline the cleaning process and make things easier on him when he finishes up for the day.