If you live with an unfinished garage floor, you know that it has some drawbacks. Not only can it feel gloomy and dusty instead of welcoming and bright, but a cracked garage floor can leave the impression the entire house is in disrepair. This is especially true if you use the garage for household necessities, like laundry, an additional rec room, or a workshop.
A dark and cracked floor can even make retrieving items from secondary fridges, freezers and storage boxes an unpleasant experience. Thankfully, your cracked garage floors do not have to deter you from using this square footage to its full potential. A durable garage floor coating can fix the cracks, create an inviting space, and boost the overall aesthetic appeal of your home.
Repairing Cracked Garage Floors Is Part of the Concrete Coating Process
It is important to know that cracks in concrete are common and do not necessarily mean something is wrong with your floor. This is especially true for small cosmetic cracks, which develop as the earth beneath your concrete shifts and settles. Treating these minor imperfections in cracked garage floors as soon as possible can help prevent them from becoming more significant.
Untreated cracks, significant settling or constant exposure to water can result in the widening of existing cracks. Larger cracks will require additional steps for repair. Concrete coatings can still be used on these floors, so long as the cracks are properly filled with a concrete repair product first. Once the repairs are completed, the floors are then prepped to ensure proper coating adhesion. The result is a smooth, beautiful and long-lasting floor.
What Is a Polyurea Concrete Floor Covering?
Polyurea uses a polymer and isocyanate to create a flexible coating for floors. This process, called polymerization, results in one of the most durable concrete coatings available, making it an extremely popular choice for garage floors.
Polyurea coatings are not only durable but also flexible, allowing them to move with slight floor shifts and withstand fluctuations in temperature. Polyurea resists fading, even under ultraviolet light, and will look great for years. They are also impact, chemical, and water resistant, allowing you to use your garage floors without fear of damaging them.
Polyurea coatings can also be customized to your liking. With options ranging from solid colors to imitation quartz, there will be an option that works with your home and aesthetic preferences. In addition to all of polyurea’s other benefits, it also cures quickly, allowing you to use your new floor sooner. With a potential lifespan reaching decades, it could be the perfect solution to your cracked garage floors.
Additional Reasons to Choose a Concrete Coating for Your Garage Floor
A concrete coating does far more than cover unsightly cracked garage floors. It provides added strength, and flexible coatings like polyurea can also help prevent future chips and scratches. More importantly, concrete floor coverings allow you to expand or reclaim living space.
A professionally finished and durable floor covering provides you with a foundation for an inviting room, whether it be a games and television area, workshop, laundry room, playroom or home entry. Concrete coatings are an affordable way to repair unsightly problems and increase usable living space without having to expand your home’s footprint.
Our mission at Invicta Concrete Coatings is to provide you with high-quality, long-lasting concrete floor coverings that meet your home or business needs. Our experienced installers work year-round to repair your cracked garage floors and enhance your concrete’s appeal. If you are looking for a stylish and durable solution for your concrete flooring, contact Invicta Concrete Coatings today to discuss how a polyurea floor coating can work for you.
