Benefits of Epoxy Garage Floors - How to Choose the Right Contractor

By Bob Snowzell

I have been thinking about having a new floor finish to my floor of my garage. Someone suggested looking an epoxy finished floor, so I thought I might look into it.

Some concrete paints are not expensive but do not bond well to the concrete surface. You have to bear in mind that garage floors particularly, can take a hammering,not just from people on foot, but also from vehicles tools ladders etc. It is possible that hot tyres may even pull the paint from the concrete. So you need to proceed with care,considering an epoxy paint to get good results.

Epoxy garage floors have become more popular and offer a range of benefits:

• A decorative floor finish will improve the appearance any area and could increase the value of your home, shop, etc.
• Protects and extends the life of your concrete. • Simple to clean, maintain & is bacterial resistant.
• Dirt and dust debris tracked into your home or business is reduced.
• Provides a waterproof barrier.
• Is mould resistant.
• Reduces radon gas emissions.
• Is a unique and durable flooring application.
• Can be laid in hours and usable just one hour after application
• Choice from a range of seamless finishes, dazzling glossy finishes, sparkling epoxies and contemporary designs

By the way, epoxy based floor coatings are basically a floor paint but of superior substance and finish.

My research also told me to ensure that I contact a professional company to ensure that the job is done right. So how do you find a good supplier of epoxy garage floors?

The first place is the internet, using the Google search engine, for 'epoxy garage floors, or 'resin coated floors. You may search locally, but I would look further afield, as some companies have their head office in a major city, but still have approved contractors working in different parts of the country. You may also want to search in local business directories online like yell.com.

Ask at least three companies to vest and provide a detailed proposal for the work, including the full details of the finish and applications, so you can try to compare 'like-for-like.

Having done this, you are in a position to place you order.

A word of warning, don't pay everything up front. Paying a deposit is OK, but personally I would be looking to no more than 25%, enabling me to keep control should, however unlikely,that a poor job is done.

Best of luck looking for your epoxy garage floors.

Bob Snowzell writes for WeDoGarageFloors.com, specialists in finishes for garage Floors offering a wide choice of epoxy garage floors

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Epoxy Flooring - How Does it Work?

Huntsville Garage Shapeups installs top quality epoxy floors and polyurea floor covering in garages, on patios, and on pool decks. There is no better way to give your front porch or deck a new custome look, that a polyurea coating. The floors Garage Shapeups of Huntsville install carry a 10 year warranty and come in a huge selection of colors and textures. Call 1-800-214-4311 for your free on-site estimate. ------------------

By Guest Author: Evan Dayvies

Epoxy flooring is the process of applying layers of epoxy resin on a floor's surface, usually up to 2 mm thick. There are two definitions of the process, one from the manufacturers of the product and that of the contractors who apply them. The reason for the differing schools of thought lay in the manufacturer's instructions and the manner in which the contractors use the product and their experiences with it.

How Does It Work?

Coating a floor requires four steps, preparation of the surface to be floored, priming, coating and sealing. If properly applied, it is completely hygienic and non slippery surface even when it is wet.

It lays well on many types of surfaces like metal, concrete, tile and wood and is resistant to most harsh chemicals making for a durable and long-lasting surface and some color may even be added to the epoxy for a bit of flare. Although widely used commercially, it also appeals to homeowners for its easy maintenance and durability, it is not uncommon for someone to have it laid in their garage, basement or laundry room.

Types

There are a few types, self-dispersing, which is used for areas with forklifts and other heavy machinery that is operated typically in a warehouse setting. Self-dispersing with quartz sand is used is used in food processing plants because it creates a non slip surface. Places like diners and storage facilities use self leveling kind because of its ease of maintenance. Mortar flooring is used in heavy duty industries. The list goes on and on, you have decorative epoxy, functional epoxy and there's even anti-static epoxy that is used in hospitals and labs!

Costs

Epoxy flooring is not inexpensive and the cost of a floor depends on the size of the surface to be covered, naturally. Of course the expense of this type of flooring is justified by its durability because once it's been laid it will last a life time. Epoxy flooring is usually done by a contractor if it is a commercial job, but there are many different kits out there that homeowners can buy to epoxy their basements and garages. Some of the kits come with flakes to add to or scatter over the epoxy once it's been applied. They come in all different colors so matching isn't a problem and you'll get the same long lasting durability that commercial industries get.

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Give your garage a totally new look with a top quality garage floor from Huntsville Garage Shapeups

One of the absolute best ways to give a garage a totally new look and neat appearance is to upgrade your garage floor with epoxy floor covering from Huntsville Garage Shapeups.

If you have ever considered upgrading your garage floor with an epoxy or polyurea floor, now is the best time to buy. Huntsville Garage Shapeups is now offering a Super Fall Special, (prices good thru Oct. 31, 2012) on their best top quality garage floor covering. This is a top quality floor that has 4 steps in the installation process that make it the best you can buy. Therefore, you not only get a great looking new garage floor, but you also get a floor guaranteed for 10 years. The steps we take to insure your floor look great and last: 1. We use high speed, vacuum equipped, cement floor grinders to prepare your floor. 2. We use an epoxy base coat that seeps into the capallaries of the freshly ground concrete surface. This makes the floor become "one with the cement". 3. We cover the basecoat with full 100% chip coverage. This adds protection and durability and makes the floor's appearance beautiful. 4. The last step is a polyurea top coat that serves to protect and seal the floor surface. This top coast is guaranteed not to fade, chip, peel, disccolor, or crack for 10 years. Garage Shapeups is currently installing the new gaage floor in the 3-car garage of the 2012 Showcase home of the 2012 Parade of Homes in Huntsville. The quality of of our garage floors and service is absolutely the best! Call 1-800-214-4311 or visit HuntsvilleGarageShapeups.com for more info.

Monkey Bar Storage: The Top 5 Reasons Its the Best You Can Buy

The Monkey Bar Storage System is going to be featured in the Showcase Home's 3-car garage in the 2012 Huntsville Parade of Homes in October. What makes this system the best that you can buy?

Shown in the picture above is the Monkey Bar Storage System from Huntsville Garage Shapeups. This system is the absolute best garage storage invest that you can make.
Here are the Top 5 Reasons that this system is the best available:

1. Strength - The system holds an incredible 1000 pounds on every 4' section. No other system even comes close.

2. Flexibility - The bars and hooks system is a patented system that allows the system to be adapted to specific storage needs. This allows you to change your systems configuration as your storage needs change or increase.

3. Warranty - Lifetime Warranty on parts and installation. The installer will anchor yoor system into your wall studs with three anchor 3" heavy duty screws on each bracket.

4. Price - At around $1000 for 12' feet installed, it is the best buy available/ The system holds three times the capacity of other systems. This system adds great value to your home.

5. Efficiency - Nothing even comes close to the efficiency of the Monkey Bar System. It allows to capilatlize on "3-D" or multi-levels of storage under each shelf to allow you to gain totally effiecent use of wall space under each shelf.

Give Huntsville Garage Garage Shapeups a call today at 1-800-214-4311 or visit HuntsvilleGarageShapeups.com or MonkeyBarStorage.com.

3rd Annual Building Home & Garden Show Opens Today

Come by booth 9-10 in the Lobby Area and see the absolute best garage storage and flooring products available. Garage Shapeups/Monkey Bar Storage have teamed up to bring Huntsville/Madison and North Alabama the absolute best in garage storage and flooring solutions including Monkey Bar Storage Shelving, Ulti-Mate Garage Storage Cabinets, Strong-Rack Overhead Storage Systems and Epoxy and Polyurea garage floor installation. HuntsvilleGarageShapeups.com

3rd Annual Building Home & Garden Show September 7 - 9, 2012 Von Braun Center's South Hall Looking to spruce up your home or complete some last-minute lingering projects before fall and winter comes? Attend the 3rd Annual Building Home and Garden Show and meet area experts that can help turn your home and garden dreams into reality! With thousands of square feet of exhibits, you'll find the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, storm shelters, fireplaces, appliances, windows & doors and much more. Don't forget to sign up for the "Ultimate Backyard Giveaway." Over $3,000 worth of products will be given to a lucky winner to use in their yard to dream up, spruce up and show off after the Show. Come by Booth #116 to see what is in the giveaway and to register. While you wonder around the Show, make sure you stop by the "Garden Oasis" (Booth #319). Created to showcase landscaping ideas at its best, it will offer you ideas on design, features and plantings and how to tie it all together. Come get inspired to create your own "Garden Oasis." For you sports enthusiasts, don't worry about missing your favorite college or pro football games. The "End Zone" (Booth #613) has you covered. A couple of big screen HD TVs tuned into different games all day Saturday and Sunday will keep you updated on the games all day. With almost all the conveniences of home; sofas, tables and chairs, concessions and great games, what more can you ask for?. So come on out and watch your games as you stroll through the exhibits. Don't miss this opportunity to finish old projects with new ideas, get all your questions answered and learn about the latest and greatest products and services on the market shop, all in one place at one time. We'll see you there! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Garage Storage and Flooring Fall Specials in Huntsville and Madison

If you are a homeowner in the Huntsville/Madison area wanting to organize your garage and upgrade your garage floor, check out these specials below from Garage Shapeups, LLC.

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