Your garage is a nice open space that you can easily transform into a high-performance workspace with epoxy garage flooring. The Coating Designs team from Orlando, FL, is here to help you create the garage you’ve been dreaming of.
Read on to learn how to change your garage into the workspace you always wanted in a few simple steps.
Decide on the Use of the Space
Depending on the size of the garage, there are many potential uses, including the following:
- Garage
- Workshop
- Home Office
- Gym
- Man cave
Deciding what you want to use the space for is the first step in transforming it into something more useful. It determines how you’ll cover your concrete floor and how many items you need to clear out.
Clear the Clutter
An epoxy garage flooring coating in Orlando, FL, is an excellent multi-purpose surface to build on. However, you need to clear the concrete before laying an epoxy floor coating or garage floor paint. Take this opportunity to get rid of any items you won’t use and clear the space completely.
Check for Damage
Now that you have a clean surface, look for signs of leaks and water damage. Rising dampness does interfere with how well epoxy garage flooring adheres, so it’s important to sort out any issues in this regard first.
If you are unsure, contact our team. We can check the floor when giving you your free estimate.
Minor damage like cracks and chips is fine. If you have time, fill these in to make the garage floor coating installation go more quickly. If you don’t have time, we can do this for you on the day of installation.
Consider Applying a Pest Treatment
While not essential when laying new flooring, applying a pest treatment is a good idea since you’ll already have the space cleared and can reach every area.
Insulation and Electrical Supply
We’re fortunate in Florida in that the weather is relatively mild year-round. However, it’s still a good idea to check the garage’s insulation. If you plan on installing air-conditioning in your garage and want to reduce your power bill, don’t skip this step!
Once you deal with the insulation, it’s time to decide on electricity and lighting. Do you need more outlets? Is one large light enough, or do you need task lighting as well? While the space is empty, it’s an excellent time to make these alterations.
A Fresh Coat of Paint
Transform the space by adding a new coat of paint to the walls instead of the floor. Epoxy garage flooring will give your floor a durable new lease on life, and paint can do the same for your walls.
Be guided in your color choice by the space and what you plan to use it for. If your garage is darker with few windows to let in light, a light color on the walls will make the space brighter. If it seems cavernous, darker colors will make it seem more cozy.
Flooring
Now we come to the main event: the epoxy flooring. Why choose this versatile medium? There are several reasons to use an epoxy garage coating. It is:
- Durable
- Quick to install
- Beautiful
- Highly customizable
- Relatively inexpensive
- Easy to keep clean
- Resistant to scuffs, scratches, and chips
- Able to handle heavy pressure
- Impermeable
- Stain resistant
- Good-looking throughout its lifespan
- Easy to clean
- Low-maintenance
- Difficult to stain
- Available in a wide range of finishes and colors
- Chemically bonded to the surface to prevent flaking or peeling
- UV-resistant with a polyaspartic topcoat
You decide on the look you want to achieve. You can choose a high-end metallic finish to show off a beautiful new car, or you can create a simple workspace with a solid color floor in your favorite shade. If you want something timeless, opt for a flake floor in colors that will go with everything.
The beauty of epoxy coatings is that you can customize them in hundreds of ways and get a unique result. Even if you and your neighbor choose the same components, the floors will look slightly different because our professionals hand-cast the elements.
If you need help deciding which features will work best for your space, speak to our friendly team. The best part about epoxy garage coatings? Your transformed flooring will be ready to use in just 48 hours! One day for installation and a day to cure, and your garage is move-in ready.
Furnish the Space
Now that the space is ready, choose furniture that works in it. If you’re keeping it as a garage, some neat shelving will help it stay organized and clean. If it’s a workspace, consider adding a workbench and tool storage. A home office will need a desk, and a gym will need equipment and possibly a rubber mat to protect the new coating.
If you want to use it as a den space, consider adding other touches like a tidy sofa, some fun throw pillows, and small decor pieces to bring the look together.
Personalize the space with family photos, motivational posters, and anything else you might need. A potted plant makes an excellent addition, if it can handle being inside in a shady spot.
Epoxy Garage Flooring Coating in Orlando
Do you want a free estimate for epoxy garage flooring or to discuss your choices? Contact Coating Designs at (888) 837 6998 to schedule service in Orlando, Fl, today!