How to Extend the Life of Your Garage Floor Coating
Polyaspartic floor coating or some other type of garage floor epoxy are great ways to extend the life of your garage floor. It’s designed to take on the wear and tear caused by constant foot traffic, dirt and vehicle drippings, but there are things that you can do to prolong its life span. Read on as Guardian Garage Floors shares tips on how to prolong the life of your garage floor coating.
Avoid Using Harsh Chemicals
One of the best features of polyaspartic coating is its resistance to most types of chemicals. But it doesn’t mean that you should test it to the limit. Most types of garage floor stains can be removed by less damaging cleaning products. Look for cleaners with pH levels between 7 and 10 and without water-soluble inorganic salts. Avoid products that contain abrasive ingredients, typical of metal polish, which can strip the floor of its coating. Surface waxes make the floor more slippery, which defeats the purpose of having polyaspartic coating in the first place. In case of doubt, ask your local flooring company for recommendations that will work with your garage floor finishes.
Use the Right Tools and Cleaning Procedures
Treat your garage floor as you would your indoor flooring. Avoid wearing footwear with sharp edges to avoid unnecessary scuffs and dents. Avoid gouging the floor surface by using cleaning tools such as mops and nylon brushes. If you’re trying out a cleaning product for the first time, test it on a small, nondescript spot. Some people mix different cleaning products to combine their features; don’t do this to avoid accidents caused by chemical burns.
Best Practices
As with every other part of your home, your garage floors need regular maintenance. Make it a point to clean it every one or two weeks to prevent stains from settling into the finish. Check your car tires for embedded gravel, nails and other things that may gouge the garage floor. If the polyaspartic coating appears to be damaged or stripped, call your local garage floor coating company for reapplication.
Guardian Garage Floors is your leading provider of garage floor coatings. Give us a call at (615) 645-3696 or fill out our contact form. We serve customers in Nashville and nearby areas.
