How does your epoxy flooring compare to a do-it yourself kit at the hardware store?
Many do-it yourself kits are equivalent to just painting your garage floor. Moisture or a poor starting surface can ruin the job quickly. GT Custom Garages™ first conducts a professional moisture test to determine the amount of water passing up thru the concrete. This test critically impacts the products that can be used to seal and then resurface your floor and the process that will yield the best results. We then carefully prep the surface by shot-blasting or grinding the top layer of your floor before applying sealant, primer, and several layers of epoxy. We guarantee our work for 5 years, and after a careful 5-year inspection – for five more!

What do you do with the cracks or divots in my floor?
Depending on the severity of the crack or divot GT Custom Garages™ installers will grind open certain areas and fill the holes with elastic polymers, joint compounds, and CrackWeld™.  Some severe crack or substrate issues will require additional work to be determined by your consultant.

What types of flooring products do you offer for my garage?
In addition to our Epoxy Flake flooring, metallic epoxies, chroma-quartz, and stains, we offer interlocking PVC tile that will increase a floor’s durability and appearance without resurfacing. Other options include our rubberized coin flooring mat as well as a ribbed pattern.  All of our flooring options are designed specifically for the garage and are built to withstand the wear and tear of garage life.

What do I do with all of the items in my garage during the work?
Typically we ask that the homeowner move all their possessions from the garage or workshop.  Homeowners typically move the items to a protected side yard or inside the home.  GT Custom Garages™ can be contracted to move specific items and/or we can coordinate temporary storage with a list of certified vendors.

What is the maintenance on the floor?
Since epoxy and finished floors have exceptional resistance to so many agents, there is minimal maintenance required. However, if excess contaminants collect onto the floor, a standard pressurized hose and/or mop will do an adequate job of cleaning the surface.  If additional maintenance is required, a non-abrasive cleaning solution that is highly diluted will work in most instances.

Why shouldn’t I just use a closet company?
Closet companies, seeing a demand, have placed their existing closet lines (with slight variations) into the garage.  The problem is that the garage is not a home closet or pantry. There are very specific needs and environmental issues that need to be addressed when installing product in the garage.  First off, the weight capacity is much more demanding; fertilizer bags, cinderblocks, compressors, tools, car equipment, and dog food make up just a short list of heavy/bulky items that are not fit for light duty closet storage.   Additionally, closets are targets for moisture, dirt, and pests. That is why cabinets designed solely for the garage are the only long term solution that a customer should consider.  The full line of products carried by GT Custom Garages ™ have superior weight capacity and exposure durability.

What makes your cabinets different?
Our cabinets are the best in the business.  Starting with our material: we use 1” thick industrial grade board on all of our horizontal stretches.  The wood is sealed with Thermalfused Melamine allowing for a moisture resistant surface that is not only extremely durable, but makes cleaning the surface a breeze.  Each cabinet has full backing with Edgelok™ design and oversized confirmat screws insuring the integrity of the cabinet.  Many companies, including home improvement centers, use either ½”- ¾”material that often have exposed melamine, which is inadequate for protecting the life of your shelving.  GT Custom Garages ™ frequently removes and disposes these broken or warping cabinets from the homes of customers who have previously settled for a shop grade pressboard cabinet.  All of our cabinetry is equipped with stainless steel components, handles, and adjustable shelf supports.  Each door is hung with 110 degree concealed Euro hinges which can be adjusted tight to keep items secure and free of pests.

What options do I have with my cabinets?
All cabinets have adjustable shelving inside the units.  Some customers may opt to convert their cabinet into a wardrobe closet with hanging rods, freeing up space inside the home for everyday clothes as opposed to seasonal items.  Also, a variety of our cabinets can be converted into rolling units, allowing for even more versatility in your garage or workspace. Our lower units also come with full extension 100 lb drawers glides.

Do you set the cabinets on the ground?
We never put our cabinets on the ground for a variety of reasons.  First, the garage is constantly exposed to the environment and moisture.  Raising the cabinets off of the ground allows for better protection and provides the customer the freedom to clean underneath the cabinets with a broom or mop.  Additionally, pests only hide in areas free from light, and positioning cabinets off the ground makes this a “no-hide” zone for all critters.

Do you provide a computer design?
Yes we have a 3-D computer aided design program created specifically for GT Custom Garages.