Concrete Garage Floor Too Often Ignored And Overlooked
In the majority of houses with attached garages, the car is parked on a concrete garage floor, most often forgotten until the garage is needed for more space for a special occasion. While people are in their garage at least once a day, they typically ignore the floor, rarely giving it the attention they give to other floors in the home. In most instances the concrete garage floor is considered a functional object in the home with little effort given to help prolong its life or maintain its appearance.
Oil and other products often drip from the underside of the vehicle and for the most part will not cause significant damage to a concrete garage floor, provide the spills are cleaned up on a frequent basis. Allowing some of the chemicals to accumulate can lead to serious damage to the surface and small chips caused by falling tools can grow into larger cracks if left unchecked.
Since many homeowners also use their garage as a storage area for outdoor power equipment, toys, tools and other objects that do not fit in their basement, they tend to overlook the concrete garage floor when it comes time to clean. They might organize the stuff in the garage and occasionally sweep the floor, but generally shy from providing any lasting care to the concrete garage floor.
Using Garage As Extension Of Home For Entertaining
When folks are planning a large gathering that may require the use of the garage for seating or as a gathering place, they will start to be concerned about the appearance of their concrete garage floor. Cleaning the floor and protecting its finish can be aided by the use of a garage floor covering, available in many colors and designs, including a clear vinyl that can show the true colors of the concrete garage floor.
Coverings are available in many styles and can provide a hint of the homeowners' interests as well as cover up a dirty-looking and repaired floor. Proper preparation of the concrete garage floor will be necessary in order for the covering to remain in place and to prevent damage to the covering. Filling in holes and leveling upraised areas of the concrete garage floor will help maintain any applied coverings.
Keeping the concrete garage floor clean and in good condition will require regular maintenance, cleaning up oil and grease and then insuring the chemicals used to clean up the spills is also thoroughly rinsed off. Taking care of a concrete garage floor will make sure the floor lasts at least as long as the rest of the house.
