[bsloan1960]

I've never seen a coated garage flour in Mass. I assume there is a reason to do this in Fla rather than just appearance? Thanks

[retiredguy123]

There is no reason for me to coat my garage or my driveway. I like the bare concrete.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I've never seen a coated garage flour in Mass. I assume there is a reason to do this in Fla rather than just appearance? Thanks

For appearance as well as ease of cleanup. Heck, they totally finish the garage complete with paint and baseboards. Might as well finish off the floor as well.

[Michael G.]

A sealed garage floor, patio, or driveway cleans up better than plain concrete.
The worst for me is decaying leaves that stain plain concrete.
Cosmetic wise, to each their own .

[villagetinker]

Just be careful of the coating you use. I have a working garage, and I made the mistake of using the wrong coating, so now the typical automotive fluids can damage the coating I used, H&C CLEAR sealer, it was a DIY project.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I've never seen a coated garage flour in Mass. I assume there is a reason to do this in Fla rather than just appearance? Thanks

Winters up North are killers.

[PJ_Smiley]

Three things I would never buy to upgrade home: 1)solar tube, 2)plantation shutters, and 3)sealed/painted garage floor.
Sold single-family home and bought home with solar tube in kitchen, plantation shutters, and sealed/painted garage floor.
To quote the Monkeys, "I'm a believer!" I would add them to next home if we would move.

[Garywt]

We did ours for appearance for the most part. Have never had a garage up north.

[pokeefe45@aol.com]

I too, have come from Massachusetts, and if I ever move back, I'm starting a service to epoxy garage floors. Had mine done here in TV and it's now a heck of a lot cleaner looking than it ever was. Easier to keep clean, and dirt doesn't seem to build up at all. Looks as good as the day it was painted. Had mine done in grey, with black speckles. I'm in Polo Ridge-happy to show anyone who is thinking about doing it.

[kitnhead]

[QUOTE=bsloan1960;2139516]I've never seen a coated garage flour in Mass. I assume there is a reason to do this in Fla rather than just appearance? Thanks[/QUOTE

There was a coated floor at our rental home when we first moved to TV. It rained and the water from the car pooled in the garage. We both slipped and nearly fell on our behinds. We are younger (in Villages terms) so thankfully this was not serious, but I believe it would have been very injurious to an older individual. Once we experienced that, we decided it was a truly unnecessary expense.

[Graspher]

New concept for me when I first arrived in TV. Liked the idea - after I locked on a house we had the garage floor coated with a blue tint and highlight flakes. We were living on a boat prior to TV so every time I see the garage floor it reminds me of the ocean. And there is a side benefit - I now walk on water.

[bobeaston]

VERY much easier to keep clean. My woodworking hobby is in my garage and I can clean up in just minutes with a simple straw broom. Liquid Floors was the very first upgrade, before we moved anything into the garage.

I had an epoxy coating in the garage in NY, but it didn't hold up nearly as well as the polyaspartic Liquid Floors coating here.

[richardc1947]

Mostly for appearance, but it does keep the concrete dusting down and is easier to clean.

[Rwirish]

No reason, people like the look and have extra retirement dollars.

[jedalton]

Originally Posted by pokeefe45@aol.com

I too, have come from Massachusetts, and if I ever move back, I'm starting a service to epoxy garage floors. Had mine done here in TV and it's now a heck of a lot cleaner looking than it ever was. Easier to keep clean, and dirt doesn't seem to build up at all. Looks as good as the day it was painted. Had mine done in grey, with black speckles. I'm in Polo Ridge-happy to show anyone who is thinking about doing it.

who did you hire?