Concrete Garage Floor Replacement – Minneapolis St. Paul, MN

The garage floor is one of the most neglected parts of the garage. The problem is that the garage floor is subjected to the harshest substances, like oils, salt, acids, and paints. Most garage floors are concrete, a semi-porous material that acts like a sponge, absorbing small amounts of liquid when it’s dropped or spilled on it.

Liquids spilled on concrete floors permeate the surface and remain in the layer just below it, creating stubborn stains that are difficult to remove. Worst of all, you may end up tracking those fluids into your home, soiling expensive flooring and carpeting.

The most common repair issue with concrete garage floors is cracking. Garage floors endure abuse from heavy objects like vehicles, boats, and campers, as well as dropped tools, which can cause chips and cracks. In the Twin Cities, harsh temperature changes can cause further damage, such as cracks and unevenness. Additionally, winter salt can create holes in the concrete floor.

If the cracks or damage are minor and not very noticeable, you can temporarily fix them yourself with home-mixed cement. If you’ve come to this website, though, it probably means a more serious problem that requires a new concrete floor.

The best solution for all of your garage floor problems is a complete replacement of the floor. Richfield Concrete has replaced garage floors all across the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Area. The result is a smooth, clean garage floor any homeowner would be proud of. Here is the process that Richfield Concrete uses to replace existing garage floors.

• Saw-cut the existing floor and remove.
• Load all debris into a truck and take it for recycling.
• Re-compact the sub-base or replace with new class 5 aggregate, if necessary
• Install Fiberglass Rebar to reinforce the new concrete.
• Order concrete, after careful measurements, and pour and level the floor.
• Finish the new floor with bull floats and trowels.

The new concrete floor goes through a curing process that lasts about 7-10 days. You should be able to park on the new concrete garage floor after 7-10 days. Sealing your concrete garage floor is the absolute best way to keep your new floor looking good and makes it easy to clean in the future. Concrete is very porous and soaks up stains quickly. A professionally applied garage floor sealant will keep oil, paint, dirt, and salt from permeating the concrete floor.

If your garage floor is a disaster area, it detracts from your use of the garage and actually lowers the value of your home. Imagine trying to sell a home with a horrible garage floor. It’s embarrassing, too, and will just keep getting worse over time. If you’re ready to get rid of your garage floor problems once and for all, call Richfield Concrete for a free consultation and estimate. There’s no obligation, and the estimate is free. Let us show you how our experience and expertise can give you a new garage floor quickly and economically.