Your Garage Floor Guys

People often ask, “Should I use garage floor tiles or should I used an applied concrete floor covering?” Here’s an article from www.allgaragefloorpaint.com that you might want to read to help you make your mind up.

If you’re like me and like doing home improvement projects often, then chances are that you’ve taken care of most of the rooms in your house. And you probably think that you’ve improved every area of the house, right? It’s highly likely that you want another DIY project if you’re anything like me. Well, how about remodeling your garage floor? You have so many options to choose from: garage floor paint, garage floor mats and even garage floor tiles. Tiles for your garage floor are definitely an improvement over the existing concrete floor.

Most people use their garages for storage purposes, parking their cars and even convert them into a workshop or gaming room for the kids. Garage floor tiles will definitely improve the look and feel of your garage in many ways. You can choose from the standard black and white tiles or other colors that match better with your decor. Typical warranty coverage is anywhere from 10-15 years depending on the tile manufacturer. So depending on your usage, you want to pick out a style that best matches your needs.

There are a variety of places you can shop for garage floor paint and garage floor tiles. Your local hardware store probably has a good selection of flooring ideas for your garage. You can also find great deals through online retailers, especially if you buy in bulk. I’m always interested in saving money when it comes to home improvement projects. So do your due diligence and shop around to find the best deal on tiles. It’s probably also a good idea to take measurements of your garage to determine what size of tiles will work best for your garage floor. Price will be dependent on the size and quality of the tile.

On a final note, when deciding to upgrade your garage floor with an epoxy floor paint, floor mats or garage floor tiles, it’s best to consult with a local contractor or an associate at your local hardware store to find out more info about what’s best for your individual needs. Make sure you let them know what the primary use of your garage will be so they can recommend the best product and manufacturer from their experience.

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Remember when you were in high school math class and you wondered when you would ever use this knowledge in the real world? Here’s a great application…finding storage space in your garage.

So, let’s take a peek at the math. If your garage size  is 24? X 24? , then you’ve got 576 square feet of precious floor space.  If you allow 90 square feet for each car and the space you need to open the doors and walk around it.  That’s 180sq. ft., or around one-third of your floor space. You should have plenty left over, right? After all. there is almost four hundred square feet left. So, why is it so crowded with clutter?

Well, the truth is most of us have more stuff than we have place to store it. Our inside closets are full already. So where does the overflow go? Yep, you got it….right into the garage. It’s one of the laws of nature.  Matter expands to fill available space. And, what’s true in nature is certainly true for our garage.

Finding Hidden Space

A common rule of thumb - for every one garage floor; you have three walls available for storage. Three walls, excluding the one with the overhead door(s), total out to 648 sq. ft. You probably have some windows and doors and stuff so lets cut that by one-third. That still leaves 432 sq. ft. available.  Wow, that’s almost as much space as the garage floor itself!  Cool, huh? But, that’s not all. Look up. See it, 576 sq. ft. of ceiling? Let’s do some more math and add about half of that ceiling space to the wall space. 720 square feet of glorious space to attach shelves and hooks and cabinets. Remember that 300 sq. ft. of floor space you had left over after you parked the car? You just got it all back.

Off the Floor and onto the Walls

Here are some tips to help you maximize that free space you just found. Implement some or all of these ideas to organize your cluttered garage into the ultimate garage.

* Storewall, slatwall or Garage Grids turn  walls into versitile, organized masterpieces. Everything will be n
plain sight, easy to get to, and better still, easy to put away. You can put a hook or bracket anywhere
and store just about anything, from hoses to rakes, bicycles to kayaks.
* Store items in bins on wall shelves or ceiling mounted shelves.
* Wall cabinets with doors keep “stuff” organized and out of sight for a neat look.
* Ceiling storage saves floor space! Overhead compartments are great places to store the stuff you do not
use very often. Labeling the storage bins make it easy to retrieve items when you need them.
* Hang bikes, kayaks or canoes from ceiling with overhead bike hoists.

Take it one step at a time. Remember, you don’t need to do it all at once. You can tackle on area at a time.

We get asked this question regularly. There are some internet-based sellers who claim that you don’t need to put on a clear topcoat over their epoxy. We disagree. They say this to reduce the price of their product.

The real answer is that a clear topcoat is required.

There are two reasons most DIY garage floors fail:
1. Improper or inadequate floor preparation
2. No topcoat

There are several good top coat materials. But they will all be some sort of urethane or polyurea. These materials seal the floor system and keep the floor material safe from hot tires, chemicals, or most any other environmental factor. Why do you think that the car manufacturers ALWAYS clear coat new automobiles?

Don’t be misled by some company’s statements that a clear topcoat is never required. Don’t cheap out here. The few extra dollars it takes to apply a good topcoat will insure your enjoyment of that new floor for years to come.

Did you know that garage organization is one of the hottest areas on home remodeling today?

It’s true. As one vendor’s ad says, “What started in the bedroom has now spilled out into the garage.” Now, that’s sort of edgy copy, but it’s true. Organizing garages has become big business.

And, as in any burgeoning industry, the lure of quick money brings lots of vendors and suppliers into the market. Some are good, and some are not. The trick is determining which is which.

That’s why we are here.

We are garage professionals. We do this for a living. We see all of the new products. We try out these products in the real world. We go out every day and get our hands dirty (and, that’s more than just a figure of speech around our place). We know what works and what doesn’t. We know the good products from the best products. And, we are here to share these findings with you.

Now, in fairness and full disclosure, we hope you will read all of our stuff and see we are folks you can trust to do business with. We hope you will visit our virtual shop here and get to know us. And, when you are ready to make a purchase, you will do business with us. But, in all things, we promise honesty and integrity. And, the best source of what’s happening in this marketplace.

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Well, I need to sign off now. Again, welcome. We hope you will become part of the family. Remember, we want to be YOUR Garage Guys.

Larry
Larry@yourgarageguys.com