You’ve decided to upgrade your garage floor with a concrete floor coating, and now it’s time to prepare for the professionals to swing by and spend a couple quality days installing the garage floor you’ve been envisioning. Now, you just need to get your garage ready to rock and roll for a professional transformation.

While your installation crews should have competent customer service personnel explaining all this to you, here’s how to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

Get Your Garage Ready – Step 1: Clear the Space

This isn’t just a quick sweep. We’re talking about a complete cleanout. Everything needs to be out of the garage, from bicycles and tools to shelving units. Here’s how to tackle the task:

Use a temporary storage unit: Got bulky items like workbenches, bikes, or snowblowers? A short-term storage unit will keep them safe while your floor gets its new look.
Move small items indoors: Smaller stuff like garden tools, boxes, or sporting gear can be moved to a spare room, basement, or attic.
Outdoor storage for big appliances: If you have a refrigerator or freezer in your garage, move it outside under a tarp. Just make sure it’s securely locked and covered to avoid weather damage.

That said, there’s no call to remove wall-mounted items unless they are within 36 inches of the floor.

Get Your Garage Ready – Step 2: Turn Off HVAC and Wrap Electronics

If your garage is connected to your home’s HVAC system, make sure to turn it off before the installation. This helps prevent dust and debris from circulating into your home while the garage floor coating is being installed. Additionally, any electronics in your garage that can’t be removed should be wrapped up securely to avoid dust and damage.

Get Your Garage Ready – Step 3: Let the Pros Do the Heavy Lifting

One of the best things about choosing GatorGuard for an epoxy floor is that you don’t have to worry about prepping the concrete. Our team will handle it:

Grinding the concrete: The crew will grind down the surface to remove any old coatings or stains, ensuring your brand new epoxy flooring bonds perfectly.
Crack repair: Winters in Columbus can be harsh on concrete, causing cracks and damage. We’ll fill any cracks or joints, creating a seamless surface ready for coating.

Step 4: Pause Yard and Home Projects

While your garage floor is getting a fresh new look, hit the brakes on any yard work or home repairs near the garage. Running a mower or using power tools nearby could kick up dust or debris that might settle on the freshly coated floor. To keep your new garage floor in tip-top shape, it’s best to wait until after the installation before tackling those outdoor projects.

Why Garages Need Garage Floor Epoxy

With Columbus’s cold winters and humid summers, garage floors need protection from moisture, road salt, and temperature changes. That’s where epoxy flooring for Columbus homeowners comes in. This durable, easy-to-clean coating will protect your garage floor for years to come—whether you’re using it as a workshop or simply parking your car.