Every homeowner handles it a little differently. Some choose to temporarily store their belongings on a covered patio, while others rent a U-Haul, storage unit, or portable storage container such as a POD. Many customers also use this as the perfect opportunity to organize their garage and donate or discard items they no longer need.

No matter which option you choose, preparing your garage beforehand helps ensure a smooth installation and gives you the chance to start fresh with a clean, organized space.

Yes. During installation, you may notice an odor that typically lasts 8 to 12 hours. Once the coating has cured and the area has been properly ventilated, the odor quickly dissipates, and most homeowners find it is no longer noticeable.

Surface preparation is one of the most important steps in creating a long-lasting floor, and some dust is a normal part of that process. To minimize it, our crews use professional HEPA-filter vacuum systems and dust-control equipment throughout the installation. While you should expect a small amount of dust, our equipment captures the vast majority before it becomes airborne, helping keep the work area as clean as possible.

Your new Shark Coatings garage floor is typically ready for vehicle traffic 24 hours after installation is complete.

Once that time has passed, pull your vehicle in and start enjoying your new garage! Before leaving your project, our installation team will review the recommended cure time and answer any questions so you know exactly when your floor is ready for everyday use.

We recommend coating your garage floor before painting the walls. During the installation process, concrete preparation naturally creates some dust, and completing the floor first helps prevent that dust from settling on freshly painted walls.

An added bonus? If you accidentally drip or spill paint while painting afterward, it can typically be cleaned from your new Shark Coatings floor much more easily than from bare concrete.

No. Shark Coatings’ premium garage floor coating system is designed to withstand the everyday demands of vehicle traffic, including hot tires. Whether you’re parking your daily driver, truck, or SUV, your floor is built to handle normal use while maintaining its beautiful appearance for years to come.

One of the biggest advantages of a Shark Coatings garage floor is how easy it is to clean. Unlike bare concrete, which absorbs oil, grease, and many common automotive fluids, our non-porous coating system helps keep most everyday spills on the surface where they can typically be wiped away with routine cleaning.

As with any finished surface, we recommend cleaning up spills as soon as possible. Certain chemicals, such as brake fluid and other harsh automotive products, should not be allowed to remain on the surface for an extended period of time. Prompt cleanup will help keep your garage floor looking its best for years to come

Yes. Shark Coatings garage floors are designed for everyday garage use, including vehicles, floor jacks, jack stands, toolboxes, and other common garage equipment. We do recommend using your equipment as intended and exercising normal care when working on your vehicles to help protect the finish and keep your garage looking its best.

Yes. Your Shark Coatings garage floor can be hosed down or pressure washed whenever needed. Because the surface is non-porous, routine cleaning is quick and easy, and most spills and dirt can be removed with mild soap and water. Many homeowners find they spend far less time cleaning their coated garage floor than they did with bare concrete.

Yes, in most cases. Many garage floor cracks can be professionally repaired before your new Shark Coatings system is installed, often making them appear as though they were never there. Every project begins with a thorough evaluation of the existing concrete so we can determine the best repair approach.

Because concrete is a natural material, it expands, contracts, and moves over time. If there is continued structural movement beneath the concrete, repaired cracks may become visible again in the future. Should that happen, Shark Coatings can return to repair the affected area for a service fee, helping restore the appearance of your garage floor.

Yes. Shark Coatings can remove existing paint and old coatings as part of the preparation process before installing your new decorative flake flooring system. During your free estimate, your Shark Coatings Concrete Specialist will evaluate your garage floor and determine the best preparation method based on the condition of the existing surface. Proper surface preparation is one of the most important steps in creating a beautiful, long-lasting finish, and our team takes the time to ensure your garage floor is properly prepared before your new coating is installed.

No. When properly installed on suitable concrete, Shark Coatings’ premium coating system is designed to create a strong, long-lasting bond with the surface. Your garage floor is built to withstand the everyday demands of vehicles, storage, tools, and normal household use while maintaining its beautiful appearance for years to come.

Yes. After the recommended 24-hour cure time, you can return your toolboxes, storage cabinets, shelving, workbenches, and other garage items to the floor. We recommend lifting heavy items into place whenever possible rather than dragging them across the surface to help maintain the beautiful finish.

Absolutely. Shark Coatings garage floors are designed for everyday living, whether your garage is used for parking vehicles, woodworking, hobbies, home projects, or as a workshop. The durable, easy-to-clean surface makes it a great space for tackling projects while creating a clean, organized environment you’ll enjoy spending time in.