There are quite few options available in the market to cover your garage floor like epoxy paint, concrete paint and tiles. To make sure that you choose the best solution that fits your needs it’s important to research for all options available carefully.
Floor coatings solutions
Before making a big decision like this, it’s important to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of each option and by conducting some research you can improve the appearance of your garage and save money in the same time!
There are different types of floor coatings like different paints, epoxies, stains and sealers. This options protect your garage floor from stains, affordable and easy enough for DIY.
However there are some drawbacks for example they won’t work if used on damp concrete or where ground moisture rises through the concrete continually making it damp.
Concrete floor paints provide an easier option than wall paints but require a primer coating before application. These coating also need regular maintenance like at least annual waxing and resealing every 2 years depending on how much traffic the floor receives. Acid staining is also an option which produces a marble like appearance offering similar protection against moisture but needing two coats of urethane sealer for corrosion prevention.
Interlocking tiles are made up of stronger plastic material, They come in many colors and styles with easy setup by simply snapping them together however they can make a crackling sound when walked over so this may be something to bear in mind when deciding which type to buy! Lastly roll out flooring can be used which offers flexibility in size, thickness and color it’s simple to install by just unrolling onto the floor then cutting it accordingly for shape and size fitting.
When installing any type of new garage flooring it’s important to remember that certain types may raise the level of your garage floor, this could cause issues with your automatic door opener.
If you have problem regarding balancing your garage door then it’s best to call out experts who will be able to adjust travel limits correctly for safe operation without damaging springs or cables under immense tension!
