Preventing Cracks And Chips In Your Concrete Garage Floor
Concrete garage floors are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear, stemming from the weight of the vehicles to the occasional fluid or chemical spill. As a result, these surfaces tend to crack or chip over time. Not only do they make the floors unsightly, but they can also pose tripping hazards. Fortunately, there are solutions available to protect concrete garage floors.
In this blog post, Guardian Garage Floors, one of the top garage floor coating companies, shares the causes of cracks and chips in concrete garage floors and ways to fix them. It will also discuss polyaspartic floor coatings as a protective measure to preserve these floor surfaces.
What Causes Concrete Floors To Crack And Chip?
There are a number of factors that can contribute to cracks and chips in concrete garage floors. The following are some of the most common:
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Improper Curing. Failure to observe proper curing times can lead to the concrete floor to develop cracks over time.
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Temperature Changes. Concrete expands and contracts as temperatures change. This, in turn, puts stress on the material, resulting in cracks.
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Moisture. Cracks may occur when there’s moisture present. It will seep into the concrete, resulting in its expansion and contraction.
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Physical Damage. Parking your car or placing heavy equipment makes it more likely for the concrete garage floor to develop cracks and chips.
What Is Cracking And Chipping Fixed?
The good news is that there are different types of repairs that can be made to seal cracks and chips on concrete surfaces. Routine and sealing of cracks, for example, involves enlarging the crack and filling and sealing it with the appropriate joint sealant. Stitching, which is applied to deal with major cracks, uses U-shaped staples that span the length of the crack to reestablish tensile strength.
Polyaspartic Coatings As A Protective Measure
Applying polyaspartic coatings on garage flooring is the perfect solution to protect the concrete surface from further damage. It serves as a preventative measure to keep the base floor intact. Displaying high durability and resistance to moisture, chemicals and UV rays, polyaspartic floor coatings can also boost the aesthetics of your garage.
This flooring solution offers numerous advantages. For one, it is non-porous, which means cleaning up spills is a breeze. Also, it is available in many different colors, allowing you to match the floor with the rest of the garage’s overall décor. Finally, having it installed won’t take much of your time. Depending on the surrounding temperature, you can park your car or walk all over your new garage floor within the day, thanks to its fast curing time.
Get In Touch With Us Today!
Guardian Garage Floors offers high-quality floor coating solutions that provide far more superior capabilities than any epoxy garage floor. Our extensively trained technicians can work with your budget and style to create a perfectly customized garage floor that’s both beautiful and long-lasting. Call us today at (615) 645-3696, or fill out our contact form to get started.
