START WITH HOW THE GARAGE IS USED
Michigan weather follows the vehicle inside.
Winter garage floors can see snow, slush, road salt and water carried in by tires and footwear. That does not automatically determine one “best” coating system, but it does mean the project should be planned around real use instead of only the color sample.
LOOK AT THE CONCRETE FIRST
The coating can only start after the slab is understood.
Cracks, old coatings, surface contamination and previous repairs can all change the preparation conversation. Mechanical surface preparation is one of the most important parts of turning existing concrete into a finished floor.
FLAKE OR METALLIC?
Choose the visual direction after the room is understood.
Decorative flake systems create a clean, textured visual that fits many active garage spaces. Metallic epoxy creates more dramatic movement and depth when the floor is meant to become a visual feature.
WHAT TO SEND FOR AN ESTIMATE
Four things make the first conversation easier.
- Your city
- Approximate square footage
- Current floor photos
- The finish or style you like
Texting photos first can make it easier to understand what you are starting with before discussing next steps.
Have a Metro Detroit garage floor?
1st Epoxy serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.