Is epoxy garage flooring the best choice when you need to seal your concrete floor in Orlando, FL? According to the Coating Designs team, epoxy flooring beats garage floor paint for several reasons. Read why they feel that way in this post so you can make an informed decision about epoxy garage flooring in Orlando, FL.
Versatility
Paint comes various colors and textures, so it’s easy to match the look. It’s also easy to apply and doesn’t require specialist installation. However, it can look a little flat as a garage floor coating.
By contrast, an epoxy garage sealant allows for a wide range of additives. You can play with the color and texture and add in elements such as vinyl flakes, mica, and quartz to add depth and metallic elements to add interest.
Use a solid, bold color epoxy to save money and avoid the inevitable brush strokes you get with paint or opt for a high-end 3-D metallic epoxy floor coating.
Budget
Painting the floor is cheaper than epoxy garage flooring, but only initially. Epoxy pays for itself over many years of wear. Our flake flooring comes with a 25-year guarantee. You won’t need to refinish the floor during that timeframe, but you can’t say the same thing for paint.
Paint or unsealed concrete requires annual sealing or refinishing. So, while these options cost less upfront, they are expensive to maintain. Also, you can recreate the look of expensive stone using epoxy for a fraction of the cost of the real deal.
Our team offers several affordable options for clients at every budget point. You can opt for a simple, solid-color epoxy base and topcoat to limit the expense, while an epoxy base with a polyaspartic topcoat adds extra durability without breaking the bank.
Durability
Stone flooring lasts the best but is prohibitively expensive in a garage. Our flake flooring won’t lift, flake, or peel for 25 years. When your floor is ready for a new coat, you’ll be ready to change the look anyway.
Epoxy is durable, resists most chemicals, is scuff and scratch-resistant, and will withstand high pressure. It bonds to the surface, so it won’t peel away or chip. Paint sits on top of the surface, so dropping a tool can easily mar the finish.
It is possible to scratch epoxy, but it isn’t easy to do so. It’s also easy to buff out light scratches with an epoxy polish or patch larger ones with the right kit. Hot tire exposure is not an issue due to the high-quality coatings we use.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Even the most hardened DIY enthusiast puts off refinishing their garage floors, and we understand why. Repainting or resealing the floor is tedious, and there are many more fun and challenging projects from which to choose.
The upside of an epoxy garage sealant is that it requires little to no maintenance. Spills sit on top of the coating, making it simple to wipe them away. Maintaining the coating is as easy as sweeping or using a mop with warm water. Most of the time, you won’t even need detergent.
For stubborn stains, we advise using a soft-bristled brush and a non-abrasive detergent if necessary.
Choosing a dark floor or speckled pattern makes dirt even less obvious, although we do recommend washing the floor at least once a week.
There is no need to refinish the floor every few years, so you can cross that task off your to-do list!
Warranty
We offer an industry-leading 25-year warranty on our standard flake floor. If the floor peels or flakes during this time, we will provide the needed maintenance and repairs. With proper installation, epoxy will adhere to the floor and won’t budge.
Installation Time
One downside of the older forms of epoxy was their long curing time, making painting a more convenient option. However, thanks to advances in technology, epoxy formulations today cure much more quickly. The installation of an average epoxy garage flooring project takes one day, and you can start using the space of your newly coated garage in less than 24 hours.
Aesthetics
One of the biggest advantages of using epoxy is how easy it is to create almost any look you want. You can opt for a simple, solid color to create a bold effect, or you can choose flakes to create a speckled, interesting effect. Select a generic mix to increase your property value or custom colors to match your decor.
You make the decision regarding the final look. Most designers and interior decorators love these floors because:
- You can change the color with additives or by using a colored base.
- Adding in different materials changes the look completely.
- Every floor is unique because the final touches are hand-cast.
- It’s easy to replicate high-end materials like onyx, granite, and marble
Environmental Impact
Volatile organic compounds can impact your health. Considering how much time you spend in the garage, it’s important to keep these chemicals to a minimum. Modern epoxy, particularly polyaspartic coatings, releases very few VOCs. You’ll notice that there is virtually no smell even a day after installation.
Professional Epoxy Garage Flooring Coating in Orlando, FL
Do you want to discuss your epoxy garage flooring options or get a free estimate? Contact Coating Designs at (888) 837 6998 to schedule your consultation in Orlando, Fl, today!