IDEAS FOR GARAGE FLOORING,
LIGHTING AND HEATING!

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Choose suitable garage flooring that is longlasting, easy to clean, looks good after a few years and that will keep and storage items off in the cold concrete base.
In order to keep your garage organized and decluttered, you need a pleasing environment to work in.

For working in the garage, you need good lighting to see what you are doing and to find things without getting frustrated and be warm enough during the cold weather to enjoy working there.

GARAGE FLOORING

Needs to

• have a non-slip surface even when wet.
  
• be resistant to chemicals.
  
• be able to cope with a heavy traffic area.
  
• provide a moisture barrier.
  
• be easy to clean.

TYPES OF FLOORING

This flooring comes in a variety of patterns. The tile is clipped together on all four sides producing a rigid floor surface. There are many joins where dirt and moisture could collect. The aesthetic result can be very pleasing but this method takes time to install and can be rather expensive.

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This type of flooring has a limited range of colours but is seamless and flexible. It is quick to install and less expensive than floor tiles.

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This flooring can be made of UPVC or commercial grade rubber, either are useful for small areas. They can be taken outside to be cleaned or hosed.

To paint the garage floor needs skill. For success the floor must have a well prepared concrete surface and painting instructions must be carefully followed. The result can give a hard and durable surface. To keep the floor looking good it usually needs repainting after a few years.

If you are renewing any carpet from the house, it may be possible to lay the old in the garage as temporary flooring.

GARAGE HEATING

If your garage is used as a workshop or a hobby area, then it is important to keep your working environment at a comfortable temperature.To work efficiently you need to keep your hands warm and your fingers mobile so during the winter months at least, some sort of heating is necessary.
In a home garage the most popular types of heating are fueled by electricity or bottled gas.

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