Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Epoxy Garage Floors | Who Gets Em?

I'm sure if you've heard of epoxy garage floors (or some other garage floor ideas for that matter) and stumbled to this site you might be asking yourself, "who gets these?"

Truth be told not many people around have finished of their garage floors with this treatment. Generally, if someone is trying to promote something, and you haven't heard or seen much about it, your first thought is that it must not be that successful or that the product must not be that good.

But don't forget the third option, which I think holds true here. At some point every product, every service, every business had to start from scratch. Wal-Mart started out as a little mom and pop store in Arkansas. So did McDonald's. It wasn't until they became well known that their reputation was solidified. I'd like to think epoxy garage floors are in this same category. A great product that is just starting out, is not widely known, but is wonderful to have.

Now, back to the subject, who takes advantage of these home improvement ideas? In my experience, the typical client has a house that they appreciate, that they take care of, and that they want to be spectacular. It is usually a fairly large sized house in a nice neighborhood with a client who wants to continue to increase the value of his house. It is safe to say that garage floors of this nature are traditionally found in high end homes. These floors are like granite counter tops or vaulted ceilings; they tell visitors that they have stepped into a very nice home.

These garage floors can also be found in the homes of car buffs. Both builders of cars and lovers of cars enjoy these floors, although for very different reasons. Car builders, or anyone who works out in the garage, for that matter, enjoy having these floors because they provide a great working space and they are extremely easy to clean. Oil won't stain it, gas won't stain it, and heat won't destroy it. It washes off with a hose and continues to look great day after day.

Car buffs, on the other hand, love epoxy garage floor products because they make their vehicles look that much more special. Imagine the feelings associated with these two scenarios: first, you drive your mint condition corvette into your garage and park it on your concrete garage floor, full of oil stains, dirt, and grime; or, you drive your mint condition corvette into your garage and park it on a piece of granite! Clearly these two scenarios elicit different feelings.

So, if you want to spice up your home, add some value, and feel like a king of a castle, get an epoxy garage floor today. You won't be disappointed.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Epoxy Garage Floors | Do I Need a Professional?

Expert Application of the Epoxy Garage Floor Product Ensures a Great Result the First Time.

Whenever I talk to people about the beauty and convenience of epoxy garage floors one of the first questions I get is, "Is this something I could do on my own? I mean, it's kind of like painting on a garage floor, right?"

They have heard me explain the process of putting down the primer, putting down the body coat, applying the flakes, scraping the flakes, and applying the topcoat of polyurea. I'll admit, it sounds like something anyone can do, and with a couple of tries, you probably could get it right.

But my response is always this: "I have a couple of questions I want you to answer, and based on those answers, I'll tell you if you should do it yourself.

First, how valuable is your time? Holland Painting in Wichita, Kansas can do this in one day, and you can have your car in it the next. I can almost guarantee it would take you three, and you don't have the use of your garage for four.

Second, have you ever worked with epoxy or epoxy garage floor products before? If you haven't, chances are something will not be done exactly correct and it will have to be reapplied. With us you are getting experts in epoxy and epoxy garage floors so you can be sure it will be done right the first time.

And finally, do you like having the assurance of a quality company doing a quality job? Holland Painting stands behind its work, specifically its epoxy garage floors, and will do whatever it takes to make sure customers are satisfied. Who are you going to call if you have problem with your floor, if it was applied incorrectly and the tires have melted it away, or if the flakes weren't allowed to dry long enough and they are set incorrectly? With Holland Painting your Wichita epoxy garage floor needs are met and you don't have to put up with any hassle."

Usually after that they get it. They could do it themselves, but you could also paint the exterior of their house, build an addition, put in a pool, or tile their bathroom. But with that level of a project some expertise is an invaluable commodity to have, saving time, money, and hassle down the road. In all my experience with epoxy garage floor installation, I've never had someone tell our company when we are done that they wish they wouldn't have hired us because they could have done it themselves. That right there should be enough to convince you professional help is needed.

Don't be a Horror Story of the Home Improvement Project Gone Wrong.

I've talked with people that have tried to do this themselves. Some have been successful, some have not. But every time there is something they wish they would have known before, something they wish they would have done differently.

Up next, the fruits of our labor - real life examples from real life home owners.

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