January 25, 2011
The Gift of Durability and Function in Epoxy Flooring
For the home improvement guru, for the procrastinator of renovation, for the DIY’er in the making, nothing says “I’m thinking of you” like an epoxy floor. Seriously!
Every part of the house gets its beautification day except the garage. While people are willing to wade through aisle after aisle of two by fours and tricked out drills to redo a kitchen, the section dedicated to garage maintenance often gets overlooked.
Many companies make it their business to provide the highest quality, one-stop shop for everything that has to do with epoxy floors. Instead of needing to go out and buy a whole bunch of items on numerous trips to the hardware store, they have made it easier to makeover a garage floor. Each epoxy kit comes with every component necessary to get the job done, along with a three step installation process. Some are short on time, but still want the brilliance and durability, this might be the right gift to pass along.
You can get epoxy flooring kits for single car garages all the way up to master kits and additional materials, some places are sure to have the right size kit for any garage. In addition to these kits, there are the necessary hardware to prepare and repair the floor prior to epoxy application ensuring that when given, the recipient can complete the project from start to finish with no complications.
When thinking about giving epoxy flooring as a gift for that person who wants to renovate their garage floor, durability should be considered but artistic appeal should also be on your mind. As soon as it is completely dry, the treated floor will be a high, glossy shine that is worthy of a being a showroom. Almost all epoxy kits also come with a bonus of chips, or flecks. These flecks are anti-slip, decorative acrylic coating chips that are scattered over the epoxy floor while it is still wet. Not only are these flecks a safety feature, they also give an artistic touch to your garage floor because they come in a variety of colors, plus you can custom it to match your personal style.
Even though epoxy flooring is a quick process to apply, it does not mean it has a short shelf life. Once everything is sealed up, it has a shelf life of about a year. As long as Part A and Part B of the compound are kept sealed in their separate containers, the epoxy doesn’t have to be used right away. This is great news for those who want to give epoxy flooring kits as gift because we all know that weather or just pure procrastination gets in the way of home improvement plans. However, when it does come time to get out and give the garage floor the makeover it deserves, you will know that the epoxy flooring kit will be fresh and ready to go.
Car guys flooring has the highest quality garage floor paint to make any garage look like a professional show room. Find epoxy flooring that is right for your personal touch, and give your car something durable, easy to clean, and stylish to rest on.
Filed under DIY by Dwayne Nawrocki