What are My Options for Garage Flooring?
Q: What are my options for garage flooring?
A: Your garage floors might be part of the reason that you don’t like spending time there. Has your floor seen better days? It doesn’t have to look that way! There are a few options to reclaim its long-lost glory - here are some ideas to make it look more inviting.
Try out the Epoxy Flooring
Don’t get confused; there’s true epoxy and then there’s epoxy paint. True epoxy is not a paint, but its application also uses rollers and brushes just like a paint application. Proper epoxy is different from paint in performance, mode of action, and final finish. Whereas paints rely on evaporation to harden, epoxy relies on a chemical reaction. The final finish of epoxy is more attractive than paint and more durable – perfect for your garage flooring.
Consider applying a new coat of paint
Garage paints can also work for you. They’re the particular type of paint that is either latex or oil-based. Considering the nature of garage floors, these paints bear non-slip properties and are resistant to solvents and salts, among other chemicals. Garage paints are designed to resist more wear and tear and last longer than ordinary paints. Since there are several types of paints, be sure to pick the ones designed for concrete floors - this should give you a good finish and will typically last longer.
Flooring Tile is another option
Flooring tiles for a garage resemble standard tiles, except they’re made of rubber, semi-rigid plastic, or wood composite. The plastic-type are made with PVC or polypropylene. Rubber is usually the best pick for you if you spend more time working in your garage. It’s comfortable to walk on, just like in a sport center. On the other hand, wood tiles can offer a cool finish, so you might decide to try it instead. Working with tiles would raise the floor level slightly, but it’s typically nothing to worry about. Good quality garage flooring tiles should provide the strength to handle the weight of cars, SUVs, or even trucks.
Consider working with floor mats
Floor mats offer a temporary solution for your garage floor if you’re looking for something simple and easy to work with. They’re available in plastic and rubber and are easy to install without much prior preparation. If your garage floor is prone to oil spillage, you can work with mats. Be sure to pick the thick ones and those which can be cleaned easily.
You might consider installing new garage doors as well
While revamping your garage floor, you might realize that you need a revamp the door as well. Depending on your needs, you might want to replace sections - such as installing a smart garage door opener, or even a complete garage door if your current one has been giving you issues or is over 10 years old.