BY ROBERT BROOME, OWNER
Garage floors take a real beating— the average car weighs about 4,000 pounds, and a small pickup truck can weigh 5,000 to 7,000 pounds. If there are two or more vehicles in a garage, the burden on the floor grows significantly. Add in the people who walk through your garage, the equipment you store inside, and so forth—and our original statement stands: garage floors sure take a beating!
In response, people have tried numerous methods to protect their floors, and we’ll talk about several of them here. If you’re already interested in exploring the best garage floor coating available, one that’s both attractive and super tough, let’s talk! Just contact us online or call 704-397-3002 for our Charlotte office or 704-895-1006 to talk to someone in our Cornelius office.
As garages themselves improved in quality, floors also got more attention, with dirt ones becoming covered with concrete. Although that improved the sturdiness, concrete surfaces were difficult to clean, got staind by chemicals, cracked, and otherwise looked unattractive.
In response, some people painted those floors. This improved the look, at least temporarily. Plus, over the years, the quality of some of the paint options has gotten better, adding more durability to the solution. Yet, it’s still temporary, with paint needing to be reapplied fairly often. ed by chemicals, cracked, and otherwise looked unattractive.
Other people have purchased garage mats, placing them where cars are parked. These mats can catch dripping oil and chemicals so they don’t stain the floor. Still other people paint the floors and use mats—repainting, as needed, and replacing beat-up mats. Tiles can be laid down and protective material can be rolled out. In short, there’s certainly not a lack of low- to mid-level options available.
To add more protection, some people have applied a garage floor sealer product to add more resistance to oils, chemicals, dirt, road salt and more. A big step forward were the epoxy floor coatings, and so we’ll describe that solution and then compare them to Presto NextGen® Flooring.
Epoxy is a glue-like substance combining the function of paint with that of a garage floor sealer, giving people two products in one. Epoxy is applied like paint at a relatively low cost, coming in different colors and textures. If the price of a particular epoxy seems lower than others, take a second look because it may not have the slip resistance you need to prevent falls when flooring is wet or slick.
Epoxy floor coatings clearly have advantages over many other solutions for garage floors. This material, though, also comes with significant disadvantages. For example, this material is applied in a way that’s similar to painting. But, if you’re going to DIY, you’ll need to do pretty intense floor prep, from sweeping to scrubbing, and pressure washing to grinding and, sometimes, that’s still not enough. Sometimes, an acid wash is required.
Next up is applying the epoxy, usually in several coats. Figure about two days before you can walk on this flooring and five days or more before you can drive on it again.
Then, after doing all of that prep work, layering applications of epoxy, and waiting before use, an epoxy floor covering may not even last as long as floor tiles and rolled products. If the garage sub-flooring cracks, you’ll need to repair that before reapplying epoxy all over again.
If we had to provide a review of epoxy floor coverings overall in just one sentence, here’s what it would be:
This option can be more effective than many garage floor coverings out there, but there’s something much better: Presto NextGen® Flooring.
Whether you’re ready to get a new garage floor covering, or whether you’re still exploring possibilities, we invite you to talk to one of our experienced consultants about polyaspartic garage floor coverings. During that consultation, we won’t just toss down a catalog and tell you to pick out what you want. On the other hand, we won’t pressure you into making a decision. Instead, we consult, meaning to offer you a free discussion with a design professional.
In our exclusive consultation process, offered virtually, we help you to custom-create your dream garage flooring, one that’s eye-catching and attractive while also being beautifully durable: long-lasting and tough as nails. We’ll also ensure that the flooring you choose is perfectly calibrated for your needs, as well as your budget. Through our proprietary Needs Analysis, you can also compare choices to eliminate surprises and regrets, homing in on exactly what’s right for you.
Our polyaspartic garage coating is not the cheapest option on the market today, but we believe it’s the best—while also fully acknowledging that our flooring is an investment in your home. To help you have superior garage flooring, we’ve made sure that easy financing is available with excellent terms for people with credit scores of 580 and above. You can get pre-approved in 60 seconds and, with approved credit, no-interest plans are also available. Financing is available for projects that start at $1,000 and pre-approval comes with a soft credit pull that won’t have an affect on your credit scores.
“Presto was fantastic. Explained everything in detail, worked fast, and were very professional. Would recommend this company to anyone.”
Awards and recognition we’ve earned include:
So, why are we getting all these great reviews, certifications, and awards? From our design services to the quality of our materials, and from our in-house installers to no-nonsense warranties, relentless reliability, and proven processes, Presto Garage & Gutter provides all that’s needed and more for new garage floors in North Carolina.
There’s also the matter of insurance. Sixty percent of contractors don’t have the proper insurance. This means that, if an accident happens on your property, you aren’t appropriately protected. At Presto, we carry all proper insurance, including workers’ comp, so that you won’t be liable if any incidents occur. When we meet with you, we’ll show you proof of our insurance. That way, you’ll know you’re dealing with a professional company that operates with absolute integrity. Talk about giving our customers peace of mind!
Plus, we don’t play pricing games. Thanks to our special technology, we’ll provide you with instant, transparent pricing in real time, showing you exactly where your money will go—down to the last penny. After we’ve provided you with a firm quote, we’ll step back to give you time to make your decision. We don’t do hard closes.
If you decide to move forward, that’s wonderful! We’ll be thrilled to serve you and, throughout your project, your pricing will remain the same as we put all of our focus on providing you with your flooring of choice in a refreshingly low stress environment.
To ask questions or to get started on the process, please contact us online or call us in Charlotte, North Carolina at 704-397-3002 or in Cornelius, North Carolina at 704-895-1006. We look forward to meeting you and talking about the best garage floor coatings available today!
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