Nothing will finish off your garage floor like epoxy floor installation. It can give your garage floor a much more polished look. It also carries with it other benefits like added traction, increased light reflectivity, and helps improve visibility. When you have invested in epoxy floors in your garage, you want to make sure you’re doing everything in your power to preserve your new floor. Got Floored West Sound is here to walk you through some steps that can be taken to preserve and extend the life of your new garage epoxy floor.
Tips to Extend the Life of Your Garage Epoxy Floor
Most homeowners want to do everything they can to preserve the epoxy floor they just had installed in their garage. There are certainly several things that you can do to maintain your new epoxy floor properly and extend its life.
– Clean Regularly: You might not be used to cleaning your garage floor, but now that you a finished floor with epoxy, it is going to be important to clean it regularly. You will want to sweep it often to remove abrasive dust and other debris from the surface that could cause damage and dull the shine on the floor at the very least.
– Gentle Detergents: Make sure that when you are cleaning your epoxy floors, the detergent you are using to do so, matters. Make sure the detergents that you’re using are mild. You can use a mop to easily clean off the debris from your epoxy floor when cleaning it.
– Spot Treat: If you have a large spill but aren’t ready to clean the entire garage floor, spot cleaning is important. Cleaning up spills as they happen will help keep any substances off the floor that could cause damage to the epoxy.
– Protect Against Heavy Traffic: There are going to be some areas in your garage that receive more traffic than others. Use area rugs or mats on these areas to help protect your epoxy floor. This will keep abrasive debris off the floor as well as keep the epoxy from dulling.
– Furniture Placement: If you have decided that it’s time to rearrange your garage which will involve moving heavy work benches and other furniture around the space, you should do so with caution. Always avoid dragging this heavy furniture around the garage. Make sure you have the help that you need to lift it safely and effectively to avoid causing scratches and other damage on the garage floor.
Garage Epoxy Floor Installation, Finishes & More & More in Poulsbo, WA (Just Minutes from Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Bethel & Bainbridge Island, Washington)
If you are ready to have your garage floor finished with epoxy, you want to make sure you have the right company doing it for you. At Got Floored West Sound, we will ensure your epoxy floor is installed properly and meticulously. You will be stunned by the beauty of a completely finished garage epoxy floor. The results are beautiful. Let us transform your garage. Call us today!
