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When To Recoat or Resurface Your Floor

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Alexander Wills

Flooring is a massive part of a home's aesthetic. It doesn't matter if it's your kitchen, bathroom, or garage. In areas like your garage, concrete is a common material. The same goes for your basement. Concrete provides a sturdy structure for burying ample amounts of weight such as cars, storage, and more. Sadly, concrete doesn't last forever. You'll notice in areas that have concrete; it will start to chip, crack, and look weathered. Concrete will need to be replaced or maintained at some point in its life. Let's take a look at the red flags. It's time to resurface your garage or basement flooring.

 

Cracked Concrete

 

Cracked concrete is easy to identify. It will start flaking off in pieces. This is not only unsightly but can cause quite a mess. With concrete flakes, it will get everywhere. It can also create an unstable structure for anything you have placed on top of your concrete starts to crack, chip, or present other issues. It's time to make repairs or resurface.

 

Stains

 

One of the worst features of concrete is that it will stain. If you've ever been in any garage with regular concrete flooring, you'll see stains everywhere. From power steering fluid to transmission fluid to even coolant, everything will stain. You'll have brown rings strewn about, making the area look dirty. Even if you clean up the stains, they will still be left behind as concrete soaks in any liquid. To remedy the situation, resurfacing the concrete and applying a polyurea coating may be the best choice. Polyurea is stain resistant and provides easier cleanup than concrete—especially when it comes to liquids.

 

Desire For Improved Appearance/ Increase Property Value

 

Some homeowners like to go on hunts for projects they can do. This isn't just to make the home more personalized to their needs but also to up the property value. If you're looking for a great way to not only enhance the look of your home but increase your property value, treating Garage and basement floorings when in dire repair is an excellent option. Most people are looking for a garage and basements when they purchase homes. This means that maintaining a superb appearance will get you more interested buyers at a more fantastic price.

 

Conclusion

There are several reasons you should consider epoxy floor coating or even polyurethane coating for your flooring needs. These are durable and can provide years of beautiful finishes. If you’re unsure which finish is right for you, it’s best to talk to a flooring contractor that specializes in the flooring you need assistance with. In general, epoxy is a fine choice; however, if you’d like increased durability, polyurea is the way to go.

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