Types Of Garage

Flooring

This image shows a flake epoxy floor. A red car is parked there.
No matter who you ask, the garage is a problem area when it comes to finding the right coating for its harsh environment. It doesn’t help that there are plenty of different coatings to choose from, but that’s where we come in. With all of the subpar garage floor coatings going around the market, we are the voice of reason that is going to lead you in the right direction! Today we are going to be talking about the best garage floor coatings that can add both some needed durability and excitement to your garage. But most importantly, we are going to outline our most popular coatings so you know what garage floor coating is right for you, so let’s get started, shall we?
Garage Floor Epoxy
This image shows an epoxy floor. A black car is parked there.
Perhaps the most popular garage flooring system on the market has to be garage floor epoxy. The garage epoxies we are talking about are not to be confused with the cheap DIY “epoxy” kits you can buy at the local hardware store. We are talking about the professionally installed garage floor epoxy with a wide range of benefits more reminiscent of industrial flooring. When using a garage floor epoxy, you will be getting the widest range of benefits on the market, but also a few downsides as well. You can see a bit of both sides down below:
Pros
  • Unmatched Durability, resistance to physical damage
  • Superior chemical resistance to even harsh chemicals
  • Unlimited configurations for customization
  • A long lifespan of up to 30 years
Cons
  • Is prone to cracking with age
  • Can become dangerously slippery when wet
  • Will be hard to remove from the concrete slab
  • Best suited for professional installation, not DIY
Sealed Concrete Flooring
This image shows a polished concrete floor.
Do you love the look of your bare concrete slab, have minimal damage or ugly stains? Well, there is a garage floor coating without all of the flashiness of an epoxy garage floor but offers the same protection against chemicals and stains. This coating is a coat of concrete sealer. There are different types of sealers but the most prominent of the bunch is the urethane sealer. The concrete urethane sealer offers amazing benefits and can even be augmented to make the coating even better. Down below, you will find what you stand to gain from using a sealed concrete floor in your garage:
Pros
  • Unmatched Durability, resistance to physical damage
  • Is one of the most affordable garage floor coatings
  • Requires minimal maintenance, stain resistance
Cons
  • No protection from any physical damage
  • Will only last 3-5 years in harsh conditions
Stamped Concrete
This image shows a stamped concrete floor. A silver car and a truck are parked there.
On top of being an affordable and highly customizable finish, garage epoxies have the ability to make your garage safer no matter how you use it. The dark and gloomy setting of your garage can make the slightest imperfection a massive safety hazard and epoxy can make this unsafe measure completely disappear. Want to know how? Down below we have outlined how a garage epoxy can make your garage safer and also how it can make your garage unsafe in a few scenarios:
Pros
  • A thick layer of protection for your concrete
  • Selection of stone, paver or slate finishes
  • Can be paired with stains for ultra-realism
Cons
  • Can be slippery when wet or soiled
  • Will be decipherable from natural materials
  • Can chip or crack from dropped objects
Rubberized Flooring
This image shows rubber flooring.
The last garage flooring option that we are going to be covering today is actually the newest coating that has found its way into the garage. The rubberized floor coating is the best way to protect your concrete in today’s climate. A large reason for its increasing popularity is the fact that it is actually an eco-friendly flooring system. But, the good comes with the bad just like other flooring systems on our list and you can find them down below:
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable
  • Provides ample slip and skid resistance
  • Anti-microbial and hypoallergenic
  • Can be viewed as dull
  • Grease can stain the coating
  • Many clients have found its smell intimidating
Now that you know everything about the markets top garage floor coatings, you know have one of the hardest choices to make. All that we can say now is simply, good luck!