Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Garage Floor Protection: The Options

By Chet Davis

If you've been wondering how to improve your garage, you might not think that there are many options. After all, aren't garages just plain, boring rooms? This may be true, but there are still a few ways you can spruce up that old garage.

Perhaps the biggest thing you can improve about your garage is the floor. Garages, much of the time, have simple, plain, ugly concrete floors that act like a sponge for all sorts of spills, stains, cracks, and more. How can you deal with this issue?

Fortunately for you, there are many options available for covering your garage floor. Each can either be installed by yourself or by a professional. In this article, we will briefly look at each of the options, discussing the pros and cons of each one.

First, let's look at mats. Garage floor mats are just simple vinyl mats designed to protect your floor from impacts and spills. These install by simply rolling them out over the floor and cutting them to fit. Unfortunately, they can also trap moisture underneath, which is one drawback.

The second option is tile coverings. These are just like the mats, except that they are segmented in interlocking tiles. These are even easier to install, and have the advantage of being able to be repaired more easily, since its just a matter of swapping out the tile.

The last option we will look at is epoxy. Epoxy is a thick, resinous substance that cures hard over your garage floor, sealing it from moisture. To install it, simply clean the floor, prime it, and spread the coating across the floor. You'll have to wait for it to cure, but once you do, you'll have a great, durable floor finish.

So, you can see that there are many options on the market for garage floor coverings. All these options are an excellent way to improve the utility of your garage while increasing the value of your home. All in all, a great home improvement project for anyone to take on.

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