80% of Americans have a garage or carport, but only a small number actually use it for its intended purpose. But whether you park your car in it or not, your garage is a crucial asset to your home. It comes right after a modern kitchen and an open plan floorplan on homebuyers’ priority lists.
Since your garage is such a crucial asset, it’s important to choose the right look when remodeling. Whether you use it as car storage or you turn it into something different, garage floor coatings are your first and most critical choice.
Let’s take a look at 6 tips that will help you get the right look for your garage floor.
1. Terrazzo – The Look of 2022
If there’s one look 2022 can’t get enough of, it’s terrazzo. It’s not a new material, and it’s made from poured concrete with chips of glass, marble, or other stones through it. It looks similar to tutti frutti ice cream but way more classy.
If you’ve fallen hard for this year’s favorite look, you can get it. And you don’t have to rip up your garage floor and start again. Turn your attention to full-chip polyurea garage floor coatings.
Sure, this is not true terrazzo in its strictest sense. But it gives you the essence of terrazzo at a fraction of the cost. It comes in a huge range of hues, from fall vibes in Autumn Blend to the darkly seductive Raven.
2. White’s (Nearly) Always Right
Imagine a white floor that was actually easy to maintain. Polyurea garage floor coatings are easy to keep clean. One reason is that you’re never actually cleaning the white part of the floor.
Polyurea coatings are made up of three parts, and the color is in the middle layer. The top layer is totally clear, ultra-tough, and easy to clean.
White provides a stunning basis for a stylish garage living room conversion. It’ll also make your car stand out and really pop.
For some people, white is a little too sterile and clinical. If you prefer a warmer tone, check out the cream, chocolate, and cocoa options instead.
3. Choose Something with Texture
Solid colors can give your garage floor a striking appearance. But if you prefer something softer, something with a little variation and texture, then look no further than the Medici system.
It comes in five warm tones, including brown slate, green vineyard, and terra cotta. This will add warmth to any garage and take it from utilitarian to cozy.
4. Look for a Three Coat System
Unlike garage floor paint which is often just a single coat, polyurea garage floor coatings are made up of three distinct layers. The result is garage floors that not only look great but are extremely durable.
The first layer goes on top of the concrete and forms a tinted base coat. If you choose a full-chip, Medici, quartz, or metallic system, the middle coat is the decorative finish that you will see.
For example, in the case of the quartz finish, granules of quartz in the color of your choice are layered over the base coat. Then an ultra-tough but clear layer of polyurea top coat provides the final seal. This top layer resists the wear and tear of car tires and footfall while allowing you to see the finish beneath.
The additional advantage of the top coat is slip protection. It includes OSHA-approved anti-slip texturing. This is perfect for all the family and especially advantageous for kids and seniors.
5. Planning to Stay? Express Your Personality
If you’ve found your forever home and want to put your mark on it, choose a garage floor coating that you love.
Polyurea garage floor coatings come in a range of striking designs. Some allow your flamboyant side to come out. How about a hot pink bikini metallic system?
If you’re looking for something deeper and darker, caviar is the way to go. Your garage floor will exude an inky blackness that matches perfectly with the glossy top transparent coating.
If you’re looking for something natural and sophisticated, full chip systems could be perfect for you. Especially the 1/4″ stone range. You can choose from the natural stone look of basalt, garnet, obsidian, pumice, or schist.
This is ideal if you’re looking to make your garage into an indoor/outdoor living space. Add some carefully chosen planting to bring the outdoors in.
6. Planning to Sell? Think Neutral
Every home stager out there will tell you that if you’re planning to sell, you need to depersonalize your home. The same is true if you’re putting down a new polyurea coating before you sell.
First of all, a new garage floor coating could be a great idea. It’ll look fresh and bright, and you’ll be able to pass on any guarantees to the new owner. Polyurea coatings are particularly strong and will no doubt appeal to many homebuyers.
But now’s not the time to stamp your personality on your garage floor. Something like a metallic system could polarize people – you either love it or hate it. On the other hand, there’s a clear winner, a palette of colors that have been popular for decades and probably always will be.
We’re talking about natural tones – some would call them nude tones. And there’s one that stands above them all – gray. It’s versatile, it’s timeless, and in a garage, it says super high-end.
Choose Garage Force for Outstanding Garage Floor Coatings
At Garage Force, we specialize in garage floor coatings that express your style and will last for decades.
Our polyurea finishes are extremely hardwearing. Our three-layer system allows you to choose from a huge range of colors and finishes to create something that’s perfect for your space.
To discuss your project, call us today at 1-855-436-7230. Or click here to find a location near you to arrange a quotation.
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