Did you know that most homebuyers have garages on their lists of must-haves for their new homes? Everyone wants a garage where they can do their projects and protect their cars! Unfortunately, not all garages are as functional as they should be.
Whether you’re getting ready to sell your home and you want to spruce it up, or you want to upgrade your garage for your own use, it’s time for a garage remodel.
We’re here to talk about some of the top mistakes that people make when they’re remodeling their garages. Read on to learn more.
Picking the Wrong Type of Floor
When you’re remodeling your garage, you’re hopefully updating your garage floor as well, right? Why not replace that old, cracked, and stained cement floor with something more durable (and more aesthetically appealing)?
There are plenty of garage floor options to choose from. Modern garage floor coatings will keep your floor in great condition no matter what you put it through. Whether you use your garage to store your car, to do building projects, or even as an art or home fitness studio, the floors will hold up and look great.
Consider all of your options carefully and consider reaching out to qualified professionals to determine which one would be best for you.
Not Considering How You Use Your Garage
What do you plan on doing with your garage after your garage redesign? We recommend considering how you use your garage now so you can determine what changes you could make to make the garage more functional.
For example, let’s say you use your garage for both car storage and personal projects. Right now, you feel like you never have enough room for your tools or a workbench. Your car takes up so much space that you can’t justify moving a bench in because you wouldn’t be able to open the car doors.
This is a great time to add something like a wall-mounted folding workbench so you can save space.
If you use your gym primarily as a fitness room or home gym, now is a good time to install mirrors on the walls and some wall or ceiling-mounted equipment (such as rings or a pull-up bar).
Garage remodels aren’t one-size-fits-all. Personalize your garage so it suits your lifestyle.
Forgetting to Add Storage
Anyone with an outdated garage knows the storage struggle. Many garages in older homes are bare-bones. If you want storage, you have to buy bulky tool boxes and chests that take up a lot of space.
When you’re remodeling your garage, we recommend adding some built-in storage. Put shelves up on the walls for storing your seasonal items. Install a wall-mounted pegboard for your tools.
You can add a wall of cabinets and even lofted storage if you’re crafty.
Not Setting a Budget
Remodeling your garage isn’t cheap. Make sure that you set a firm budget before you start contacting contractors, or you may end up spending more than you expected.
Consider your ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ in your new garage design. You can start estimating costs on your own, but you won’t have a clear idea of the final cost until after you start getting professional estimates.
It’s Time for Your Garage Remodel
Keep these mistakes in mind when you’re planning your garage remodel! Don’t forget your budget, always add storage, remember your garage’s purpose, and choose the perfect flooring for your needs. You’ll have a new garage that you’ll love to spend time in.
Are you ready to upgrade your garage floors? We have a variety of fantastic garage floor coatings to choose from. Contact us so we can start working on your project today!