Options for Garage and Basement Flooring

Have you ever wondered what options there are for garage and basement flooring?  Of course there are the typical flooring choices: Tile, wood, carpet you know the stuff you see every day.  Did you realize however that you could have something special and uniquely you?

Lets start with your garage:  Garage flooring is a little different than the basement for a few reasons.  First off it is subject to a wide variety of chemicals such as gas and oil as well as road salt and heavy dirt.  This means that your floor must be able to stand up to this kind of abuse.  You may have a floor drain and chances are you have control cuts that collect dirt and debris.

this floor has seen its share of oil and salt!

So here is where Superior Epoxy Flooring comes in.  We are epoxy experts and its by far the best choice for a garage floor.  Epoxy floors can be done as solid color, lightly broadcast-ed with paint chips (lots of choices), Fully broadcast-ed with paint chips (Highly durable and attractive), metallic epoxy (Like acid stain but WAY cooler!), quartz and more.  They can be as slip resistant as you like and a completely unique extension of you.  Love a car company (Ford, Chevy or Ram Floor?), motorcycle company (Harley Davidson floor!) or sporting team.  We can color match the floor to fit your vehicle and even sink a logo in it for you.  

The other advantage is we make the floor seamless...This means if you have control cuts or cracks and holes they get filled in and coated to make one solid and easy to clean floor.  Even oil doesn't stain these epoxy floors.  Also if you leave your door open all the time we can do urethane top coats or other UV stable options that won't yellow with sunlight.

This is how your garage floor could look!

Basement flooring options:

Basements are a little more flexible just because they are not going to be subjected to the elements and chemicals that a garage might face.  The options are similar but you can get a little more creative here.  Unique metallic options are always a great choice.  They can get as wild as you can imagine just look at the example below:

You don't see epoxy floors like this every day

We can also give you the look of many flooring products with the advantages of a full seamless epoxy system.  Like the look of tile we can make it look just like your favorite tile.  Maybe you want your basement to have a stone floor?  That can be yours too.  That's the beauty of Superior Epoxy Flooring systems they allow you to be you and still have a great performing floor. 

When you are ready for a free consultation and estimate we would love to help you.  Please call today 231.878.6840 or send us an e mail at myepoxyfloor@gmail.com to set an appointment.

Also Superior Epoxy flooring is looking for some show homes for our website.  If you have a home in Cadillac, Big Rapids or Mt. Pleasant we offer a special price for our featured floors.  Contact us today for more details.

Superior Epoxy Flooring serves all of Northern Michigan including:  Cadillac, Big rapids, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Kingsley, Buckley, Mancelona, Gaylord, Alpena, Kewadin, Elk Rapids, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Lake City and more.  If you have epoxy flooring, concrete repair, basement flooring, trailer flooring or any epoxy or concrete flooring needs please call 231.878.6840 and we will get you a Superior Epoxy Floor!

Can I Epoxy My own Garage floor?

So you are tired of the stained or boring concrete slab in your garage or basement.  You wonder to yourself can I Epoxy my own floor?

The answer is yes but let me give you some reasons why you should consider having it installed professionally instead.

Surface preparation (HOMEOWNER): This is the majority of the really hard work when it comes to epoxy floors.  Getting your concrete ready for a coating can be a real task.  Generally speaking homeowner grade epoxy kits are going to have you utilize an acid etch as your means of getting a profile.  This can lead to problems that they don't tell you about on your kit.  If your slab has a cure and seal (many do) the acid will not work or barely work.  It also will not remedy any oil or chemicals that have leached into the concrete surface.  Lastly if not properly neutralized it will continue to soften the concrete under your new floor.

Diamond Grinding concrete

Surface prep (PROFESSIONAL): A professional epoxy installer is going to use some form of diamond grinder with dust collection to remove surface imperfections and create a profile.  This avoids chemicals and will remove many contaminants.  This equipment is very expensive and requires typically a large machine for the main floor and an edger or hand grinder for the edges and corners. 

So you are probably thinking I can rent that right?  The answer is yes but the cost could surprise you.  A typical grinder is going to cost $150 a day, diamonds you either buy outright or pay a fee and are on average $200+, a vacuum is $65 a day and a hand grinder and a diamond for that another $100+ so that is gonna set you back at least $500.00 and you can still make mistakes!

The products (homeowner):  Most quality epoxy products require training to purchase so the products that a homeowner can buy are must less difficult to work with.  The pot life of epoxy is how quickly it turns over in a mass.  Most of the homeowner grade epoxy is able to sit for 4-6 hours without turning and may never get fully hard if left in a bucket.  This will affect how hard the surface is in a big way.  They are also quite thin most kits only include a few gallons of epoxy.

Homeowner grade epoxy kits

The products (professional):  Professional grade epoxies get hard fast.  Typical pot life is around 15-20 minutes.  If left in a bucket they will heat to the point of creating smoke and will be completely hard in a short period of time.  This means the products will harden quicker and be more durable overall.   The professional products are much thicker a typical 500 sq foot floor will use about 9 gallons of epoxy total vs. about 2 with the kits from big box stores.

The last and most important issue:  It's never as easy as it looks and it takes years of training to know how to read the concrete, repair the holes and cracks and make things look good.  If you have moisture or high humidity you need to know how to handle it.  

A homeowner floor can look pretty good and they will last a while but a professional floor will last much longer and look amazing.  They also are typically guaranteed for a period of time so you can rest easy knowing that you won't have any issues with your new floor. 

To get a free quote and design consultation on your new epoxy floor call Superior Epoxy Flooring today at 231.878.6840

Superior Epoxy Flooring serves all of Northern Michigan including:  Cadillac, Big rapids, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Kingsley, Buckley, Mancelona, Gaylord, Alpena, Kewadin, Elk Rapids, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Lake City and more.  If you have epoxy flooring, concrete repair, basement flooring, trailer flooring or any epoxy or concrete flooring needs please call 231.878.6840 and we will get you a Superior Epoxy Floor!

Benefits of an Epoxy Garage Floor

Epoxy garage floors are certainly an investment so it is a fair question to ask: What are the benefits of an epoxy garage floor?

You can't deny epoxy floors make a garage look amazing!

Lets break down some of the benefits of epoxy flooring for your garage!:

1. Aesthetics:  This one is simple they look amazing and they can be an extension of your style or overall home design.  Do you have a favorite car or toy?  We can design a floor that matches or integrates colors or logos.  Do you have a well finished garage and a dull concrete floor?  Well epoxy can really set all your hard work off.  The styles and finishes are nearly limitless!

Metallic epoxy flooring will really get peoples attention

• Cleaning:  Garages are magnets for dirt, stains, oil you name it.  Some clean up quite easily while others are a permanent reminder of that leak last fall. Once fully cured it is nearly impossible to stain epoxy.  Also you have a smooth or semi smooth surface that is now very easy to clean with a little water and a squeegee.  
• Floor life:  We are all aware that concrete degrades over time.  Between road salt and dirt under our tires it begins to break down.  Some faster than others.  Epoxy flooring creates a barrier to protect the concrete from these elements and it wears far better.  Additionally it is typically quite easy to rejuvenate epoxy floors when they finally do show wear (usually this takes a LONG time) and the cost is much lower than replacing a garage floor.
• Repairing existing damage:  Is your floor pitted, cracked, stained or otherwise ruined.  Chances are it can all be fixed with an epoxy coating.  We will grind your garage floor removing surface contaminants.   Then using fast setting urethane products we are able to patch and smooth any issues before placing a nice thick floor on top.  You would never know the floor wasn't brand new!

So this leads to the question is it expensive?  Not really when you think about the performance and cosmetic improvements the cost is actually quite low.  When you are ready to turn your dull, damaged or boring garage floor into a work of art give Superior Epoxy Flooring a call at 231.878.6840 or send us an email at myepoxyfloor@gmail.com and we will gladly bring you some samples and show you how we can transform your space.

Superior Epoxy Flooring serves all of Northern Michigan including:  Cadillac, Big rapids, Traverse City, Kalkaska, Kingsley, Buckley, Mancelona, Gaylord, Alpena, Kewadin, Elk Rapids, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Lake City and more.  If you have epoxy flooring, concrete repair, basement flooring, trailer flooring or any epoxy or concrete flooring needs please call 231.878.6840 and we will get you a Superior Epoxy Floor!

Who is Superior Epoxy Flooring

Welcome to MyEpoxyFloor.com the home of Superior Epoxy Flooring a Northern Michigan based company.

This website is a resource for all types of epoxy flooring and cement and wood seamless coatings. Superior Epoxy Flooring can do anything from Garages, Basements, Patios, primary living spaces, sheds, enclosed trailers just about anything with a floor we can handle.

Here are the answers to a few common questions:

Does my concrete need to be perfect or in really good shape?

Superior has years of experience working with and diagnosing all types of concrete issues.  We can easily handle cracks, pits, salt damage major damage and more.  Most of the time the repair unless extreme is included in the price.  Chances are unless most of the concrete is missing we can fix it...and make it better than new!  The concrete below was suffering from severe moisture issues and a lot of damage-tell us what you think now!

Damaged and water issues this epoxy floor is a metallic pigment and has a high wear urethane topcoat for ultimate durablity

Can you install over wood?

You bet installation over wood has some special requirements to ensure that things go smooth and last a lifetime but we have lots of experience doing it.  Consultations are free and we can easily verify that its possible and what it will take to make it happen.

Does epoxy smell bad/will my home stink?

While it is true that some epoxy products have an odor the majority do not and if you are sensitive to odor we will go out of our way to accommodate you.  We try to use water based products and low or zero VOC systems whenever possible.  We can also polish your concrete and that is as odor free as it gets!

Does it take a long time to install?

Most projects take only a few days to complete and just a few more to cure before you can resume full traffic.  We do have fast setting products available as well if you really need a fast turnaround. While a few days without your garage may seem inconvenient the reward is worth it.  An easy to clean beautiful seamless epoxy floor is well worth a few days out of your space.

What about exterior concrete?

We can handle that too.  In fact Superior started as an overlay company specializing in repairing old damaged concrete.  We can take just about any slab and make it look like this in no time...

Concrete overlay-stamped and seamless custom colored to fit your style!

What areas do you serve?

We gladly serve all of Northern Michigan and Beyond.  This includes Cadillac, Traverse City, Big Rapids, Mt Pleasant, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Belaire, Elk Rapids, Kewadin, Torch Lake, Kalkaska, Mancelona, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Mackinac and more... Chances are we can help you.

This site is the new home of Superior Epoxy Flooring and we will be updating as often as possible with project profiles, information about epoxy and seamless flooring and more.  Please keep checking back to see whats happening,

In the meantime if you would like a free consultation on your custom, one of a kind, epoxy floor please call 231.878.6840 or email myepoxyfloor@gmail.com today!