In the past, a typical garage was just big enough for a single car, a lawnmower, and several boxes of Christmas decorations. In fact, until fairly recently, the garage wasn’t even attached to the home! Times have changed – and garages have changed along with them. Garages are now America’s new front door!
A Short History
The suburban tract development of the 1970s and 80s completely changed the focus of the house. During that time, the front of the house, the proverbial “front porch”, was a social place. The street and front porch were anchors of social activity within the neighborhood.
However, with new tract developments, the focus of social activities shifted towards the rear of the house and away from the street and neighborhood. Garages now sat front and center to the street and the house was located behind the garage. Within a generation, the garage replaced the front porch as the primary design element of the home!
Current Status
Garages are no longer the dirty, disorganized and forgotten rooms of the past. Now more than ever, new homes are built with garages that house at least two cars. Back in 2005, for example, 84% of all newly built homes included a garage that could fit at least two cars. Perhaps more importantly, 82% of home buyers agree that the garage is an important factor in making a decision about purchasing a home.
Homeowners came to realize that their garage is an integral part of the home. It is after all, usually the largest room and the very first room owners see each time they return home. Homeowners want garages they can really use, enjoy and take pride in.
Epoxy Flooring
Because of this, the most requested upgrade for garages nationwide is epoxy flooring. Epoxy coatings are versatile, durable, resistant to chemicals, abrasion, moisture and harsh climates, easy to maintain and affordable. It’s one of the easiest ways to instantly upgrade the garage. Homeowners can choose from an almost limitless array of colors, patterns and textures.
The garage has become America’s new front door!
The Wrap
GarageFloorCoating.com has coated over 60,000,000 square feet of concrete. We have the experience and a reputation for total customer satisfaction, superior workmanship, and highly developed production techniques. Our company is widely recognized for pioneering and perfecting the art of epoxy coatings. Because of this, we are a national forerunner in the booming garage enhancement market.
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