Customer Goal
The homeowner wanted to replace the worn and stained concrete with a finished garage floor she could enjoy while living in the home. She also viewed the project as a long-term improvement that would make the garage more attractive and better presented when the home was eventually placed on the market.
Starting Condition
The 670 sq ft garage had an older bare concrete floor with visible staining, dark spots, discoloration, and signs of years of use. The walls, storage areas, and other surrounding features were already finished, but the condition of the concrete made the garage look worn and less complete.
Preparation
- Cleared and inspected the 670 sq ft garage floor.
- Mechanically diamond-ground the concrete to remove surface contamination and create the proper profile for coating adhesion.
- Used detailed grinding equipment along the walls, corners, perimeter, and other areas the larger grinder could not reach.
- Prepared the visibly stained and discolored concrete as part of the mechanical surface-preparation process.
- Vacuumed the slab thoroughly using connected dust-collection equipment.
- Cleaned and inspected the prepared concrete before beginning the coating application.
Installation
- Applied a Light Gray epoxy base coat over the mechanically prepared concrete.
- Broadcast Coyote decorative flake throughout the wet coating to create a consistent full-flake appearance.
- Applied the flooring system carefully around walls, doors, shelving, electrical equipment, and other fixed garage features.
- Extended the decorative coating along the perimeter for a clean, continuous finished edge.
- Removed loose excess flake and refined the surface before the final coating.
- Sealed the decorative floor with a protective clear topcoat.
- Detailed the garage-door openings and transitions to the exterior concrete.
- Completed a final inspection of the finished floor, edges, and transitions.
Challenges
- Transformed an older concrete floor with extensive staining, dark spots, and visible discoloration.
- Created a consistent decorative finish across a large 670 sq ft garage.
- Maintained clean coating lines around doors, walls, shelving, electrical panels, and other fixed features.
- Produced a uniform full-flake appearance across concrete that originally had significant visual variation.
- Created clean transitions between the coated garage floor and the surrounding exterior concrete.
- Balanced a bright, updated appearance with a neutral flake blend suitable for both the homeowner’s current use and future resale presentation.
Outcome
The stained and worn concrete was transformed into a clean, bright, and coordinated full-flake floor using a Light Gray epoxy base and Coyote decorative flake. The new surface gave the homeowner a more enjoyable and finished garage for her current use while also creating a visually appealing feature that can help the garage present better to future buyers. The 670 sq ft project was completed in three days.
Maintenance Guidance
- Sweep or blow loose dirt, sand, leaves, and debris from the floor regularly.
- Mop the surface with water and a mild, nonabrasive cleaner when deeper cleaning is needed.
- Wipe up automotive fluids, chemicals, and other spills promptly.
- Avoid dragging sharp tools, metal shelving, appliances, or heavy equipment across the coating.
- Use protective pads or a dolly when moving heavy cabinets, storage equipment, or appliances.
- Avoid harsh solvents and abrasive cleaning products that could dull the clear finish.
- Clean the floor and remove stored items before photographing or showing the garage when preparing the home for sale.
- Contact Ace Garage Pros if peeling, bubbling, unusual discoloration, or another coating concern appears.
Owner Takeaway
A garage floor coating can serve both an immediate and a long-term purpose. This homeowner received a cleaner, more enjoyable garage while she continued living in the home, while also improving how the garage will present when the property is eventually listed for sale. A coated garage floor does not guarantee a specific increase in appraised value, but it can help the space appear cleaner, better maintained, and more move-in ready to prospective buyers.