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Garage Floor Maintenance Tips

Garage Floor Maintenance Tips

Whether you use your garage for storage, a workspace or simply a place to park your car, it’s important to take care of your garage floor. Maintaining your garage floor leads to a safe, clean and well-kept garage. Below are reasons why you should take care of your garage’s flooring and tips for how to do so.

The Importance of Garage Floor Maintenance

When you think about maintaining your garage, you probably think about maintaining your garage door, your garage door opener or garage organization. However, your garage floor is actually one of the most important parts of your garage to maintain.

A dirty or poorly maintained garage floor can attract rodents or cause various accidents, such as a fire — allowing debris and belongings to pile up haphazardly in your garage can be a recipe for disaster. It’s important to maintain your garage floor year-round, but doing so is essential in the winter months, especially if you live in a snowy area. Elements like snow, ice and salt can cause cracking, pitting or other damage to your garage floor.

Overall, maintaining your garage floor can lead to fewer accidents and dangers. Learning how to properly maintain and clean your garage floor will keep your floor safe and looking great for years to come.

Tips for Maintaining Your Garage Floor

Without proper maintenance, you may be looking at costly repairs for your garage floor and your garage as a whole. While cleaning a concrete garage floor may seem self-explanatory, you can use a few tips and tricks to keep your garage floor looking great and potentially extend its life span.

1. Reduce Clutter

Clutter makes your garage seem smaller and unorganized. Letting things pile up in your garage can attract rodents or other animals, and it can make it difficult to find what you need.

Routinely clearing out any unneeded items from your garage will help clear up space in your garage. Consider buying shelving to store items on. This way, you clear up space on the floor and have a more organized system for storing your items.

2. Wipe Up Spills Immediately

Concrete garage floors are quick to absorb any liquid. Therefore, it’s critical to clean up any spills as fast as possible to prevent stains. When cleaning up any spills, but especially oil or grease, you’ll also want to avoid spreading the spill. Use materials like sawdust or cat litter to help absorb the liquid without making the spill bigger.

Quickly cleaning up spills to prevent stains is important to keep your garage in good visual condition, but it’s also important for the safety of you and others. Leaving any spills on the floor can lead to slips and falls that might injure you or your family.

3. Remove Rust and Oil Stains

Sometimes, you won’t notice a spill until it’s already stained your garage floor. Specifically, rust and oil stains tend to sneak up on garage owners. Unfortunately, these sneaky stains are also the most unattractive.

When trying to clean oil stains from a garage floor, a degreaser should do the trick. Meanwhile, for rust stains, you’ll need an acidic cleaner. Use a trisodium phosphate solution or household items like vinegar or lemons.

For both of these stains, you’ll want to use a stiff brush or broom to scrub the solution into the stain, and then rinse the area with water when you’re done. For the best results, treat these stains as early as possible.

4. Sweep Floors

One of the simplest ways to maintain your garage floor is to routinely sweep the area, as you can clear away any debris that might affect the integrity and appearance of the floor. Investing in a nice, large push broom will allow you to sweep your floors faster, making sweeping a more manageable task.

Especially in the winter, you’ll want to prioritize sweeping your garage floors. Your car or your shoes may bring in salt from the roads or sidewalks, which can cause concrete garage floors to crack when left for too long.

5. Wash Your Garage Floor

Just like the floors inside your home, your garage floors need a deep clean every so often.

Grab a cleaning brush and some water from a hose or bucket and begin scrubbing the floor. After your initial scrub, mix a simple solution of baking soda, laundry detergent and dish soap, or buy a premade cleaning solution.

Pour your solution over the floor and allow it to sit for several minutes. Once you’ve let the solution sit, give your floor another scrub, or rinse away the solution with clean water, depending on the floor’s dirtiness.

6. Inspect for Major Cracks and Chips

Cracks and chips in your garage floors are unpleasant to look at and become safety hazards. Additionally, untreated cracks and chips will only become worse, so finding and fixing these imperfections as soon as possible is crucial.

Once you find a crack, start by removing any loose concrete in or around the area. Then, fill the area with epoxy and smooth the product with a putty knife. Once the epoxy has dried, sand down the area to create a smooth finish.

For any large or extensive cracks, call a garage floor maintenance company to properly repair your floor.

7. Apply Polyurea Floor Coating

One of the most effective ways to protect and maintain your garage floor is by applying Polyurea floor coating. Polyurea coating can help extend the life of your garage floor by preventing chipping, cracking and staining. This floor coating also makes sweeping and washing your garage floor much easier.

Polyurea coating is extremely elastic (300%), allowing it to move with your concrete garage floor as it settles, expands or contracts during cold weather. This elastic coating will prevent any chipping or cracking due to this movement.

Other benefits of Polyurea floor coating include:

  • Slip and skid resistance.
  • UV stability to protect against yellowing.
  • 100% antimicrobial and antibacterial.

BlackHawk Garage Door Can Help You Protect Your Garage Floor

When you need to properly protect your garage floor, the dedicated team at BlackHawk Garage Door will be there. We offer a one-day installation process so you can get back to using your garage quickly. Start enjoying all the benefits of Polyurea floor coating in your garage and request a free estimate today.

 

 

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Myron Haynes
Myron Haynes
14:20 15 Mar 23
I needed a new garage door opener I called late on Monday and they were there the next day. They did a great job explained everything about the new opener and what they had done. Not only did he put in the new opener but he also adjusted the... springs and lubed the track and tightened up the rollers as the brackets had loosened up over the years. Highly recommend BlackHawk Garage Door.read more
ats lastname
ats lastname
20:46 08 Mar 23
We've now used Blackhawk to install 5 doors where we live: two in the attached garage, one for the truck opening in the pole barn, and two massive 14' x 14' doors for the RV bay in the barn. These guys have the skill and tools to tackle anything.... Kudos to our installers: John and Jeremy. They really know their stuff, they work fast, and they work smart. I highly recommend Blackhawk, and I would choose them again in a heartbeat.read more
Terry Korte
Terry Korte
20:37 01 Mar 23
My garage door needed maintenance. The door was not working. I called Blackhawk garage. Kevin arrived at my home at the appointed time. He diagnosed the problem quickly and had the garage door working great in 15 minutes. The bottom of the door... had loose material from manually landing on the pavement. He secured those with screws and everything looks and works great. Kevin's work was nothing short of OUTSTANDING!read more
Erica Frohn
Erica Frohn
18:31 27 Feb 23
My garage door cable rusted out last week and a gentleman came to check it out. We thought the entire pulley system needed to be replaced. Some inclement weather brought about some service delays, however today another technician arrived to repair... my door. Upon inspection, he realized that he would be able to repair the cable and not replace the system, saving me a large amount of money! The biggest THANK YOU to you, Jeremy, for your honesty and suggestions. I am very grateful. Will definitely use you guys again in the future!read more
Mark
Mark
18:12 18 Feb 23
The tech (Ray) sent to our home to provide service was really great! He was knowledgeable, personable, and very informative. Ray took the time to explain all the work that had to be done, and also what work did NOT need to be done. The track... rails on both garage doors had rusted to the point where one foot had completely broken off, so those were replaced but at the proper height so that they weren't sitting in any melted snow or rain. It was further recommended that we replace the metal edging and seal at the bottom of both doors, along with the cables (all due to corrosion). I can't speak to price competitiveness because I didn't collect multiple bids, but it did seem fair given the parts and labor that went into the job. I have confidence that the work was done well and that we don't have to worry about our garage doors working properly (BlackHawk offers a 1 year workmanship warranty).read more
Todd Hess
Todd Hess
21:55 09 Feb 23
I called up Blackhawk Garage Door this morning and spoke to Nate and told him I had a spring out on my double door. He said he would get a Tech there this afternoon. Jeremy came and he replaced the spring and was Super Nice and cool to talk to. I... also had a cable on my detached garage that was fraying. Jeremy said no problem and fixed that and adjusted the door so it was level and lubricated the rollers. I have used Black Hawk Garage door for 15 years and their expertise and Great service is Greatly Appreciated!! Thanks Jeremy for an Outstanding Job!!read more
Neil Weber
Neil Weber
17:37 03 Feb 23
John came out to our shop to adjust our doors and fix some questionable prior workmanship. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made short work out of the project that others had spent hours trying to figure out. Highly recommended.... Thanks John.read more
Corey Hessler
Corey Hessler
19:22 20 Jan 23
We had our garage door installed earlier this week. I have to say that my wife and I are totally impressed with how Blackhawk performed. From Ryan the sales rep to the final installer. Wish I could remember his name...sorry. Everything went... perfect. There is no doubt in my mind that I would recommend Blackhawk to anyone of my friends and family. Thank you all! Corey and Maggieread more
Maxwell Farmer
Maxwell Farmer
15:38 03 Jan 23
Great Service! Davis came out here very quickly after sudden damage to our garage door. He was personable, punctual, and professional! Plus, he fixed our door! 5/5 would recommend!
Scott Sterba
Scott Sterba
18:27 06 Dec 22
I had an emergency issue with a garage door stuck half open. I called the first place that came up on a google search and they came out. They spent 3.5 hours trying to fix it, got the door sort of working, to the point that it would open, but only... about 3/4 of the way, but it would not open all the way. He stated that was as good as it could get with the broken parts and then recommended a full replacement of the rod/spring system for over $850, which they would have to come back to do another day. I called BlackHawk Garage door company and told them I needed a replacement rod/spring system and was looking for an estimate. They said it would be around $450 to replace, but would come out and look at it to be sure. Jeremy from BlackHawk Garage Door came out. He explained everything he was going to do and it took him 15 minutes to straighten my garage door on the tracks, fix the improperly wound cables and set my garage door working 100% properly again. He explained everything, including that my garage door setup was old and would probably need replacing eventually, but should use it until that day actually came, which was not today. Not only that, but the cost was over $300 LESS than what BlackHawk would have gotten if they replaced it, but they have integrity and did not recommend an unnecessary repair. In total, I saved over $700 by calling BlackHawk Garage Door. 5 STARS and I would have given more stars if I could. Highly recommend Jeremey and BlackHawk Garage Door. If they can't come the same day, it's worth the wait. They are busy because they are the best. Don't go with the first company that comes up on Google. Call BlackHawk Garage Door and save yourself the trouble and the money of using the other guys.read more
Jarrod Beach
Jarrod Beach
23:15 16 Aug 22
You will love your concrete coatings from Blackhawk. They install fantastic floors.
Michael Simkins
Michael Simkins
21:38 22 Jul 22
We had polyurea floor coating installed in a portion of our basement and also in our garage. The end result is amazing! We could not be any happier. The team of Davis, Colten, Kevin and Kip were prompt, courteous, treated our home with respect and... did a great job. We love the product so much we're considering applying it to our concrete patio. I would certainly recommend Blackhawk Garage Door. Thank you!read more
gdshack25
gdshack25
21:01 28 Jun 22
Blackhawk Garage Door transformed my garage floor. Davis and Kevin did a great job. They were on time, professional and gave instructions after they were finished. I will tell all my friends who need a new garage floor. Thank you and God bless... you.read more
Wade Labecki
Wade Labecki
00:12 08 Jun 22
I am extremely happy with the manner that my garage door needs were met. From the very beginning with ordering the door through the installing. Awesome job. I highly recommend Blackhawk Garage Door.
Loren Zillmann
Loren Zillmann
09:44 05 Jun 22
We had Blackhawk replace our garage door and resurrect our 40 year old cracked concrete floor with the Polyurea Floor Coating. 4 words to describe the experience. Excellent workers, excellent products. Thanks.
Emily Lindus
Emily Lindus
19:29 25 May 22
Just had Blackhawk Garage Door install a new opener with the app for my phone to open and close remotely! If I am in Zimbabwe, I can open my door in Luck for the Schwans delivery:) John was awesome, patient, fixed a loose wire that was causing us... trouble, programed the opener, programed my vehicle. All with a smile!read more
Dorothy Marty
Dorothy Marty
15:11 08 Mar 22
Bryton Gunderson and his co-worker replace both garage doors. Showed up on time and finished in the time they said they would. Did a great job at installing and clean up was good. Highly recommend them!!
Deborah Lind
Deborah Lind
01:03 12 Feb 22
Jeremy was sent out to fix my garage door after the wheel came off the runner. and made it impossible to close. He assessed the situation and saw more issues causing problems. He was quick, knowledgeable, efficient, and polite. In this winter... weather, it was essential get this garage door fixed quickly and Blackhawk Garage Door sent a repairman as fast as they could. Thank you, Deborah Lind .read more
Ben Graf
Ben Graf
17:47 24 Jan 22
We hired BlackHawk to replace both of our garage doors. Anticipated start date for install was spot on and install went very smooth. Also had them install jackscrew openers a few months later and they installed them less than a week from my... initial phone call. Would highly recommend.read more
Craig Zuelke
Craig Zuelke
21:41 14 Jan 22
Jeremy arrived on-time even though the weather made driving difficult. He did a great job installing the new springs and keypad and explaining the functioning of the door. He was also very helpful in going over preventive maintenance and repair of... the weather seals. Excellent job!read more
john quest
john quest
05:09 02 Dec 21
Great installer. Ask for Bryton Gunderson to do your work He does great work.
Lois Peper
Lois Peper
20:14 20 Oct 21
Our new garage floor is beautiful, the installers, Davis Marshall and Kevin Graham were very meticulous, professional and friendly individuals. The area was thoroughly cleaned up afterwards and the job was completed exactly as predicted. We are... very impressed!read more
Julie Noyes
Julie Noyes
19:53 03 Sep 21
Jeremy was on time and really helpful with a solution for achieving a tight fit on my uneven garage floor. He got in touch with another installer close by and was able to get the parts he needed. He was patient and informative with all my... questions. Thank you!! The doors look great.read more
Rey of Sunshine Rey
Rey of Sunshine Rey
18:43 12 Feb 21
I started having issues with my old garage door openers a few years ago, each winter their performance got worse and worse, until finally one just died. I called several companies to get a quote over the phone. Blackhawk came in less than any... other companies I spoke with by over $100. Tom was a blast to converse with, asking detailed questions regarding the garage door openers I had at the time. Nate called me to schedule an install in a timely manner and when Tom stated her would. A pleasure to speak with and set up an appointment. I was expecting to wait a week at least. When he booked a tentative appointment for 2 days later ......I was elated. It was the coldest week so far this winter and I was so sick of parking outside in the subzero weather! Kyle and Colten showed up on time and both had smiles on their faces and were here and gone within 3 hours. Understand, they had to replace springs and had to install overhead rails etc as the previous opener was a wall mount type opener. They completely cleaned up their mess, briefly went over programming the new openers and were on their way. Thanks guys! You all rock!!!read more
Brent Haglund
Brent Haglund
20:54 05 Feb 21
Great company and great experience. Our garage door spring broke and within hours after talking with Nate their crew had the springs fixed, adjusted and door works perfectly. Thanks Blackhawk Garage Door and Nate!
Laura McNiff
Laura McNiff
20:19 02 Feb 21
The staff and crew at Blackhawk Garage Door were awesome. I have had them out twice in the past two weeks fixing broken springs and helping me to fix my door opener. They were very professional, timely, and most of all honest and trust worthy,... fixing a problem while giving honest answers. I would recommend them full heartedly. Thanks so much, Manny Krugread more
Sam Webber
Sam Webber
22:48 07 Jan 21
Had these guys fix a broken spring on one door and install an opener on another. Very knowledgeable and efficient techs. I will definitely be using them in the future and will recommend to friends. Big thanks to Nate, John, Colten, and Jordan!
David Feyereisen
David Feyereisen
11:51 03 Jan 21
John and Kyle put my garage doors in and did a FANTASTIC job. Great workmanship and great customer service. I highly recommend these guys. Thanks!!!!
Randy Prescott
Randy Prescott
15:58 29 Dec 20
Truely Excellent Service! I called on Monday evening about a broken garage door spring and they had a tech out to fix it up Tuesday morning. John, the tech they sent out was quiet, curtious and fast. He had the job done in about 30 minutes, Awesome!
Robert Schmitz
Robert Schmitz
22:16 17 Dec 20
Great service! The cable broke on my garage door at work...called mid morning and it was fixed before noon. Very efficient in their work and very professional. The customer service person that I talked to was very helpful and the technicians did a... great job. Would highly recommend them!read more
Scott Lee
Scott Lee
16:17 28 Aug 20
Blackhawk Garage Door was fantastic to work with when my garage door spring broke. When I called, Nate answered. He took care to understand my problem, he gave a clear estimate of the investment involved, and promptly scheduled a time for their... service crew to come and fix my issue. The 2-man crew came at their scheduled time, and replaced, and upgraded my spring setup in a quick and professional manner. They were in and out within about 45 minutes!! I would definitely do business again with Blackhawk Garage Door, and would refer them to my friends and family. 5-Star Rating, for sure.read more
Mark Daly
Mark Daly
00:13 11 Jun 20
The installation of our non-standard sized door, in a garage with a low ceiling and minimal clearance, was not easy. But the installer - Brent - was extremely professional and he did a great job. In fact, within two minutes after Brent completed... the job, a neighbor drove past our home, rolled down her window and shouted to us, "I love your new garage doors." I would highly recommend Black Hawk.read more
Jim Sommerville
Jim Sommerville
23:54 09 Jun 20
AAA Blackhawk Garage door has been great to work with every step of the way. We knew we wanted the look of a wood garage door without the maintenance of real wood, and they had exactly what we were looking for and at a lower price than anywhere... else. Ordering was simple, the installation went smoothly, and the customer service has been awesome! Fair and honest company. Our new garage door totally changed the look of our house...we receive many compliments. Highly recommend!read more
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