Garage floors may be among the ugliest and more unnoticed surfaces in your home. Abused by your automobile and its fluids, blemished by landscaping equipment, and crammed to the hilt with home items being stored, certainly, there’s a load of a chance for improvement. It is time to clean things up and paint your garage floors to turn it from a hideous eyesore into a sight to behold.
There are many reasons why it’s sometimes a good thing to have a garage floor painted.
Ditching the Dust
Concrete that is bare and unfinished is a live dust manufacturing factory. It not only covers every item that is in your garage but it can also be tracked into your residence. Especially if you have children or pets. Fortunately, there is a simple and budget friendly way to get this issue under control and that is with a simple coat of durable paint.
Routine Cleanings
A smooth garage floor that has been painted is less likely to need frequent routine cleanings because the surface doesn’t accumulate as much dirt and dust. When the floors do need to be cleaned, less effort will be involved. This will make it easier on you and your schedule.
Protecting Against Pollutants
Depending on the type of paint that is selected for painting a garage floor surface, certain issues can be prevented. Issues like staining, oil adhesion, mildew, mold, chemical spills, and moisture problems. You can simply use a sponge with a little soap detergent and wipe it down.
Personalizing Your Space
There are various types of paint that are suitable for a garage floor:
Latex-Acrylic Paint
Latex-Acrylic paints offer protection against moisture, mildew, and mold but unfortunately do not stand a chance against car fluids that build up on the surface. There are many colors available at affordable prices.
1-Part epoxy
If you are willing to spend the few extra bucks per gallon, add 1-part epoxy to acrylics to add extra durability. There is also the option of adding anti-skid agents and additional colors and textures. 1-Part epoxy is water, mildew, and mold resistant. It is easy to clean and can easily resist automobile fluids, unlike latex acrylics. It also bonds great with concrete to resist chipping and withstand heavy traffic.
2-Part epoxy
This is a little bit more on they pricey side than 1-part epoxy but it is still very affordable. 2-Part epoxy offers an extremely durable and protective finish.
Brighten the Garage without the Increased Energy Bill
Bare concrete absorbs any light, while painted surfaces can offer a barrier to reflect the light. This can allow for extra brightness in the garage without installation of new artificial. lighting.
Costs Less than a Trip to Disneyland
Painting a garage floor can add greater value to your home with a minimal investment. Concrete or epoxy floor type paint is inexpensive and literally, needs a small amount of labor. (Unless it is loaded down with 18-year-old baby gear and forgotten holiday decorations.)
Out with the Old, in with the New
Painting a garage floor can drastically change the appearance of an old, worn out garage. It not only rejuvenates the spaces but also offers an additional opportunity to extend living space. (Man cave, maybe?)
Are you ready for a garage makeover? Don’t hide the potential your garage floors have underneath all that junk and get ready to highlight its glory with the perfect paint job. Contact the professionals at Genesis Pro Painting today!
