Newsflash: There’s no such thing as concrete that won’t crack. Concrete is expensive and it looks fantastic when freshly poured. It has a clean look and a nice finish. Some garage enthusiasts would even say that there is nothing as beautiful as a freshly-poured concrete floor. 

Unfortunately, concrete cracks. Inevitably. This is especially true in places like Minnesota and it’s why the Grand Mat exists. 

The only way to get the most life out of your concrete and to truly keep it in the most optimal condition would be to take proactive steps in maintaining your garage’s concrete. 

Keep It Clean

For anywhere from 3 to 7 months out of the year in places like Minnesota, our vehicles become caked with salt that is used to melt ice on the roads. This salt comes home on our cars, melts in our garages, and then damages our floors. If you want to keep your concrete looking good for a longer amount of time, you should plan to regularly clean it. A vinegar and dish soap combination can help remove the build up of salt. But remember, the longer you leave that salt on the concrete, the more it is eating away at your concrete. 

Crack It Yourself

Yes. You read that correctly. If you know that your concrete will crack eventually, you’re better off cutting what’s called contraction joints into your concrete. This will allow you to control where the cracks go and will keep a random, splintered, serpentine crack from spreading across your garage floor. Talk to a concrete expert about where and how to install contraction joints in your garage. 

Protect It

By keeping the filth and grime off the floor, you’re extending the life of your concrete and helping to ensure a longer duration of time before you need to do significant crack repair or total concrete overhaul. By using an epoxy that can be liberally applied to a concrete floor or by using a Grand Mat, you can know that the money you’ve put into your garage floor will be well-spent. 

If it’s time for you to invest in protecting your concrete floor in your garage, talk to us at Grand Mat. We have the premium but rugged protection that your garage floor needs.