You can boost your home’s visual appeal in many ways. While many people overlook their basements, a cracked or stained basement floor can quickly lower your property’s value.
Installing basement floor coatings in Metro Washington is a worthwhile investment. Besides boosting visual appeal, high-quality polyurea base coats and polyaspartic top coats can protect your space.
Below, we’ll explore the best coating options and their benefits.
The Main Benefits of Basement Floor Coatings in Metro Washington
No matter what type of coating you use for your basement, expect the following benefits:
Better Durability
Many homeowners use their basements as a hangout space or for storage and doing laundry. Whether you visit your basement daily or once a week, you’ll notice that it often takes a beating. Unprotected basements generally suffer from problems like:
- Natural wear and tear
- Scratches
- Stains
- Fading
- Water damage and more
Sometimes residents try to resolve this problem by applying a new layer of floor paint. However, this action is a temporary solution as the paint will fade before long.
Basement floor coatings provide excellent protection from the elements. Your typical polyaspartic-coated floor can last up to 20+ years with hardly any issues. Installing a floor coating is especially crucial if you live in an area with extreme weather conditions.
Better Indoor Air Quality
Air from HVAC systems travels throughout your basement and the rest of your home. Concrete floor coatings prevent harmful toxins or fumes from transferring to other areas of your home.
This added protection means a healthier environment for your family. Improved indoor air quality can also lower your monthly energy bills as your HVAC systems will not have to work as hard. This energy efficiency also translates into fewer appliance repairs.
An Easy-to-Maintain Floor
Trying to vacuum or mop a dusty and musty concrete floor is a nightmare. Some homeowners only clean their basements when absolutely necessary.
Avoiding cleaning a basement can present a few issues. For example, an unclean basement further lowers a home’s indoor air quality. A dirty basement can also attract pests, mold, or mildew.
Another problem is that homeowners may overlook their basement’s true potential. You can transform your basement into a den, a playroom, a bar, an art studio, a gym, etc. The possibilities are endless!
Starting this transformation may seem impossible when you have trouble cleaning your concrete floors. Basement floor coatings eliminate this issue as you can easily vacuum and mop them. The right coating system is also dust- and dirt-resistant, reducing the time needed to maintain your basement floor.
Plenty of Styles and Designs
Your basement floor doesn’t need to look dull, even when it’s concrete. You can choose from various color schemes, designs, and finishes to make your basement floor come to life and express your tastes. From rustic to industrial to more modern styles, there are many looks you can choose from.
Why We Recommend Polyurea Base Coats and Polyaspartic Top Coats
Different basement floor coatings exist, but our team recommends polyurea base coats and polyaspartic top coats for the following reasons.
Outstanding Durability and Virtually Maintenance-Free
Polyaspartic coats are typically six times stronger than a traditional epoxy coating. This extra durability means you can expect your basement floor coating to last up to 20 years or more.
Polyaspartic coats are also easier to maintain than epoxy coatings or alternative solutions like roll-out mats. Their high resistance to scratches, water damage, dirt, moisture, etc., means you’ll only need to clean them occasionally. For the same reasons, you’ll rarely have to repair them.
Affordable and Easy to Install
Compared to epoxy options, polyaspartic coating systems are slightly more expensive. For most homes, epoxy-coated floors generally only last up to ten years, even with the proper maintenance.
The installation process itself is also affordable and quick. Since polyaspartic coatings don’t use volatile organic compounds (VOC), most curing times last a day or less. These coatings are also better for the environment and safer to breathe.
Backed by a 15-Year Warranty
When you have our Skyline Concrete Coating team install your new basement floor coating, you’ll receive a 15-year warranty. We also offer a five-year warranty for commercial projects. Our team uses scientifically formulated products and always strives for 100% customer satisfaction.
Call Our Team Today
Basement floor coatings can significantly elevate your basement’s space. However, you’ll want first-class professionals to handle the project.
Metro Washington residents can call Skyline Concrete Coating today at (571) 831-2144 for a free quote!
