When Should You Install New a Garage Flooring Surface In Cleveland?

Garage Finisher Team • March 3, 2023

Are you looking to improve the condition of your Cleveland garage? Resurfacing it is a great option, and affordable too - particularly if your current floor is just bare concrete. Adding a layer of hard resin to the top is becoming one of the most popular options for garage flooring in Cleveland because of how much it adds to the floor's lifespan and value.


There are a few different options in resins, but the basic idea is the same for all of them: covering the concrete with a super-hard, easy-to-clean surface which is excellent at resisting damage while requiring minimal maintenance. It's an affordable upgrade that can last for years or even decades.


If you're thinking about resurfacing your garage floor, one of the most important factors is when you do it. Because resins must cure and dry after being applied, temperature and weather can have a big impact on the outcome.


What Is The Best Time To Resurface Your Garage?

The short answer is that generally speaking, late spring to early fall is going to be your best bet, although that will depend on how the weather behaves. Installing garage flooring coats depends on three main factors:


1 - Drying time

Different types of resin have different curing requirements, but even the fastest-drying options - like polyaspartic coatings - will take at least a full day to dry. Or, on the other end, epoxy typically takes around three days to become usable. So you'll need to work around the drying time while hoping the weather remains favorable while it's curing.


2 - Moisture

Nothing can foul up new garage flooring in Cleveland like excess moisture. Every resinous coating is very sensitive to water, and even small amounts can delay drying, or weaken the final result. Potentially, a heavy rainstorm can even raise the humidity high enough to cause problems.


So you want to watch the weather reports, and pick a time when the skies are expected to stay clear for at least a day or two.


3 - Temperature

Finally, temperature will also have a big impact on the final product. Some types of floor coating, like epoxy, won't cure if the temperature drops too low. Others, like polyaspartic coatings, have wider temperature ranges. Still, it's typically a good idea not to resurface your garage floor in the winter unless you know the material you're working with can handle low temperatures.


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Forever Floor is our own custom polyaspartic flooring blend, combined with a five-layer installation process that results in the toughest and longest-lasting floor you'll find anywhere. Whether you're a hobbyist upgrading your home garage, or you're looking for the best possible floor for a working garage, Garage Finisher has you covered!


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