As weighing the negative and positive elements of garage floor epoxy, cost often is the initial consideration. As the look of a correctly applied epoxy is extremely enticing to many garage owners, the preparation and cost required to get the appearance might not be feasible for every garage owner. For a garage which will see constant use and is going to have many visitors, Epoxy floor coating in Boston, MA might be the preferred option. The finishes are simple to maintain and clean, yet once the finish is put on, changing designs or colors may be a costly and labor-intensive endeavor.
Bright and professional appearance
One enticing reason to use epoxy includes the professional and bright appearance it provides to the average garage floor. Epoxy offers an even and smooth surface which easily is swept, it’s resistant to oil and the majority of fluids, and it is available in multiple designs and colors. Advancements in the application methods and manufacture have made it fairly simple to apply by the average home-owner within a minimal amount of time using average hand tools.
Requires a lot of work for preparation
A few individuals find that the work needed to get the existing garage floor ready sometimes can be a downside to applying epoxy. The garage floor has to be clean and free of all oil, grease, or solvents prior to the epoxy paint being applied. Often times, this means the home-owner has to purchase special cleaning acids and additional chemicals to make sure the epoxy will stick. Additionally, the individual has to clean the concrete floor that may take several attempts. It also is usually necessary for our Epoxy floor coating specialists to dress in special protective eye wear, protective clothing, and breathing devices while utilizing the chemicals.
Not permanent
As the epoxy paint is highly durable, it isn’t permanent. Over a period of time, or in case of a heavy item being dropped on the floor’s surface, chips may develop. The chips may begin as a small annoyance, as tool box wheels and wheeled carts catch as they’re rolled over the damaged spot on the floor. However, eventually, they may cause a big area to peel up off the floor. As this occurs, the floor has to be fixed, which may require the difficult and extensive removal of the floor epoxy.
Creates better visibility
One lesser-known benefit of using epoxy upon the garage floor is that it often times assists in reflecting light up off the floor, and create improved visibility inside the garage. A downside is that the paint may become slippery while spotted with oil, and create a dangerous situation. For more information on our Epoxy floor coating in Boston, MA, contact Saulnier Garages or you can also visit them on Facebook for regular updates.
