Customer Goal
The homeowners had purchased a newly constructed home for their family and wanted the garage floor completed before moving in. Their goal was to replace the bare concrete with a clean, decorative floor that made the garage feel finished and ready to use from the beginning.
Starting Condition
The 400 sq ft garage had a bare concrete floor typical of new construction. The slab showed natural color variation, construction-related marks, and minor surface inconsistencies, while the surrounding walls and ceiling were already finished. Although the garage was new, the untreated concrete made the space feel incomplete compared with the rest of the home.
Preparation
- Cleared and inspected the 400 sq ft garage floor.
- Mechanically diamond-ground the concrete to create the proper surface profile for coating adhesion.
- Detailed the slab along the walls, corners, perimeter, and garage-door opening.
- Prepared the concrete around the entry door, electrical panel, water-heater area, and other fixed features.
- Vacuumed the floor thoroughly to remove grinding dust and loose surface debris.
- Protected the finished walls, doors, trim, and surrounding surfaces during the installation.
Installation
- Applied the base coating over the mechanically prepared concrete.
- Broadcast Domino decorative flake throughout the wet coating to create a consistent full-flake appearance.
- Applied the flooring system carefully along the walls, corners, doorway, and fixed garage features.
- Extended the decorative coating onto the vertical perimeter edge for a clean, continuous finish.
- Removed loose excess flake and refined the surface before applying the final coating.
- Sealed the decorative floor with a protective clear topcoat.
- Detailed the garage-door threshold to create a clean transition to the exterior concrete.
- Inspected the finished surface, perimeter, and transitions before completing the project.
Challenges
- Created a uniform decorative finish across the natural color variation of the new concrete slab.
- Maintained clean coating lines around the entry door, electrical panel, water-heater area, walls, and corners.
- Produced a consistent full-flake appearance from the rear wall through the garage opening.
- Finished the garage floor before the homeowners moved vehicles, boxes, and household belongings into the new home.
- Created a clean transition between the coated garage floor and the exterior concrete.
Outcome
The bare concrete was transformed into a finished Domino full-flake floor that complemented the clean, neutral interior of the new garage. The coating gave the 400 sq ft space a consistent, completed appearance and allowed the couple to move their family into the home with the garage floor already finished. The project was completed in two days.
Maintenance Guidance
- Sweep or blow loose dirt, sand, 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 furniture, appliances, or heavy equipment across the coating.
- Use protective pads or a dolly when moving cabinets, refrigerators, or other heavy garage equipment.
- Avoid harsh solvents and abrasive cleaning products that could dull the clear finish.
- Contact Ace Garage Pros if peeling, bubbling, unusual discoloration, or another coating concern appears.
Owner Takeaway
The best time to coat the floor of a new-construction garage is often before move-in. The garage is empty, the installer can access the entire slab, and the homeowners do not have to relocate vehicles, boxes, shelving, or appliances later. This project allowed the floor to become part of the couple’s original new-home setup rather than a renovation they would need to schedule after settling in.