All About Garage Floor Epoxy

When it comes to your garage there is a lot that goes on in there! Garages have many different uses depending on the home. Some may use it to store thier car, use it as a workshop for projects, or even use it as a “mancave” or some type of hangout area. No matter what you use your garage for, having the perfect flooring for your garage is important. Garage floor epoxy can make a huge difference in your space whether you are looking to add a beautiful flooring or wanting to make your space safer for your projects.

The great thing about epoxy floors is that there are mnay options to choose from. You can pick any color or design and there will be an option that can accomidate you! The three main types of epoxy flooring commonly found are standard epoxy, metallic epoxy, and decorative flake epoxy that all come with wonderful benefits!

Standard epoxy flooring may sound boring in the name but is anything but that! You can choose many different colors and patterns with standard epoxy to achieve your personalized look. This epoxy type is strong and durable and perfect for areas that are prone to spills and heavy equipment because it is both resistant to stains and can withstand heavy machinery without cracking. Standard epoxy flooring can also be used to achieve different designs that include geometric designs such as tiled patterns.

Metallic epoxy floors are really one of a kind and can create a personalized space in your garage. Because of the nature of this floorings installation, the design achieved with this epoxy flooring can never be duplicated. Metallic epoxy flooring is best known for its high shine and beautiful swirled design. This option is perfect for garages to achieve the look of a showroom quality floor to show off your prized possession. Despite its elegant look, metallic epoxy is just as strong as any other epoxy and has the same durability and stain resistance that will last for 20 years or more with proper maintenance.

Decorative flake epoxy is great for garages not only because the many design options you have available but also the added slip resistance it gives due to the flaked design. With decorative flake epoxy you can personalize the color by not just the flakes but also the base epoxy to create different look whether its representing your favorite sports team or giving definition with different shades of one color. These flakes also give some additional personalization with different sizing options and some homeowners have been known to add metallic flakes for a bit of sparkle. This epoxy flooring choice gives great safety features on its own but also has the same great benefits with durability and stain resistance! Despite the texture of this flooring it is still extremely easy to clean with a simple dust mop or broom.

Even just looking at pictures it is easy to see the obvious benefit of how beautiful these floors are, but garage floor epoxy is much more than just good looks. These floors are incredibly durable and resistant to abrasions, chemicals, cracks, and chipping. They are very environmentally friendly and still work within your budget! Epoxy floor can cover minor imperfections of concrete floors and offer a seamless surface that repels dust making it easy to keep clean. This coating is also naturally moisture resistant which will help keep mold and mildew at bay creating a safer environment!

For the installation of your garage floor epoxy it can be dependant on the epoxy type that you choose, but for the most part the installation is a lot of the same. The most crucial part of any epoxy installation is the preparation of the surface. The preparation of the floor includes fixing any cracks or blemished and grinding the surface for proper adherence creating the strong bond that epoxy is known for. A primer is the applied followed by many coats of epoxy to create the thick and durable coating its known to be. When this step is done for the decorative flake epoxy it is at this point the flakes are added. After this step a top coat is applied giving garage floor epoxy the depth and shine it is known for!