Hooray—summer has finally arrived, and it’s time to tackle those home maintenance projects that haunted us all winter. One of the biggest eyesores? That stained, deteriorating garage floor. It’s tempting to ride the adrenaline rush straight to the hardware store to grab a bucket of epoxy and take the DIY route. But hold the paint rollers, “You’re bound to walk away dissatisfied when it starts to fade, peel and wear excessively in six to 18 months,” says owner of Encore Garage Ohio , Mike Padden. About 30% of our floor installations are replacements for homeowners who tried to do it themselves. We call this the “MEE” factor. It’s when homeowners feel the urge to tackle the job on their own. What many don’t realize is what a quality installation truly entails. “MEE” stands for materials, equipment and expertise. When you consider what a garage floor must withstand from supporting a 6,000-plus-pound SUV to enduring UV rays, moisture and fluctuating temperatures—it’s easy to see how a floor can fail when it’s not installed by a professional. Do DIYers understand the detailed prep work and material application techniques required for a superior installation? No. Do they buy high-end commerical-grade materials that have superior abrasive and fading resistance? No. The DIY homeowner is initially happy with their new epoxy floor installation, but within a few months, they call us to remove the coating. Their time and expense end up being all for naught. If the “MEE” factor is calling you, do yourself a favor and don’t listen. This is a gamble you don’t want to take. With 20 years of experience in garage flooring, combined with commercial-grade equipment and professional-grade materials, the floors we install are built to last. There’s a good reason we back our work with impressive warranties. Give us a call for an estimate.

Encore Garage uses the best materials available in the industry and strong warranties to ensure your garage floor coating withstands the test of time. 

Remember how your mom used to tell you, “There’s a place for everything and everything has its place?” Well, turns out she was right. Studies have shown that organization reduces stress and anxiety while boosting productivity. The simple act of decluttering your life is good for your mental health. The convenience of saving time looking for things and the confidence of knowing where everything is create a sense of calm and well-being. Meet Susan Klein, a recent client of ours. As a retiree, along with her husband Johnny, she’s a good example of our clientele. When a malfunctioning furnace damaged the cabinetry in her garage, she was forced to take a long look at all the clutter and didn’t like what she saw. “We not only had duplicates of most things, we had triplicates,” she says laughing. “I called several garage makeover companies and Mike called me back right away and made an appointment for a consultation.” She told me she needed to “adult-proof” her garage space. They’d lived there for 20 years after downsizing, and it was time for a purge. Before we created a plan for the space, we spent a lot of time going over the items the couple needs on a daily basis and those they don’t access often and can be placed in longer-term storage, like holiday decorations. “It was great to know that Mike was both the owner of the company and the only person we’d be working with,” she says. “I also liked knowing he could do everything to make over my garage, flooring, cabinetry, reorganization and painting. They even painted the whole garage, which turned out beautiful.” Since it’s a 3.5-car garage with space for a golf cart, there was a lot of space to work with. “Now that it’s completed, I feel less stress every time I drive in or leave,” she says. “If I’d known how much it would lower my blood pressure, I’d have done it years ago!”  Get started with a free consultation from Encore Garage Ohio by calling 330-922-4411 or visiting EncoreGarageOhio.com .

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, sort of like the Grinch stealing Christmas, but snow, sleet, slush and road salt are on their way to town. Nothing deteriorates concrete like the winter elements. No matter how bad the shape of your garage floor—chipped, stained, falling apart—we offer a beautiful and functional solution: the Flex-Core Polyaspartic floor coating system. Our service technicians can restore the surface, then seal it and resurface it with decorative epoxy flakes that look like fine terrazzo. The result is gorgeous, durable, long-lasting and easy to maintain. For a clean and pristine surface, just hose it, mop it or squeegee it. And, no worries about stains going forward, as your new flooring will repel oil, grease, paint and road salt. The finished floor is also slip-resistant. We only work with the best quality commercial-grade materials, head and shoulders above what you’d buy in a big box store. Our customers love the selection of styles and colors. Those who are passionate alums of their colleges have fun choosing their school colors. We’ve done lots of jobs in scarlet and gray, for instance. Give us a call before the snow starts falling and winterize your garage for years to come. In addition to flooring, we also install custom cabinetry and smart storage organization.  For a free consultation, call EncoreGarage Ohio at 330-922-4411 . For more information visit EncoreGarageOhio.com .

Would you like to be the envy of all your neighbors just by pressing your garage door opener? Over the past 20-plus years, we’ve transformed garages from dark and dingy to bright and beautiful. It all begins with our FlexCore polyaspartic coating system, with the most advanced polymers available for residential garage floors. The three benefits to our flooring are that it preserves the underlying concrete and stops deterioration from salt and moisture, it’s esthetically pleasing, you can select from designer colors, and it’s a breeze to keep clean, you just quick mop and squeegee. Our high-quality, seamless, polymer composition permanently bonds to the concrete. After the application, your floor will repel chemicals and stains while remaining slip-resistant. While there are many floor coatings out there, I like to consider ours head and shoulders above the rest in terms of quality and installation. We make the process easy. The work is done in as little as two to three days and you don’t need to be there when we do it. Come home to a beautiful new space that’ll make you happy every time you pull in the driveway. In addition to flooring, we also do organizational systems, cabinetry, painting and lighting.  Get started with a free consultation from Encore Garage Ohio by calling 330-922-4411 or visiting EncoreGarageOhio.com .

"We wish we did this years ago.” I hear that from most customers after we’ve transformed their garage from a junk pile to an inviting and organized space. Trust me, there’s nothing more uplifting than purging with purpose. It’s the clutter in your life that could be weighing you down. Think about it, the first thing you see when coming home and the last thing when leaving is your garage. Is it working for you? Does it put you in a good frame of mind to conquer your days and nights? Or do you mindlessly shuffle past piles of junk, old bikes, dusty golf clubs and tools you can’t identify. This list goes on and on. Purging with purpose is easier than it seems. Block off an hour or two and make three piles in your driveway, what to toss, donate and keep. Then give us a call. We handle every aspect of floor-to-ceiling garage transformation, from Flexcore polyaspartic floor coating to organizational systems, cabinetry and even painting and lighting. Don’t you want a garage that’s the envy of all the neighbors? May is the perfect month to take a deep, cleansing breath and declutter your garage and your life. Get started with a free consultation from Encore Garage Ohio by calling 330-922-4411 or visiting EncoreGarageOhio.com .

When is the last time a neighbor walked up to your front porch and rang your doorbell to say hello?  Nowadays, a neighbor will pop into your garage when they see you. The garage is also how most folks enter your home. Not surprisingly, homeowners are giving their garages a second look when it comes to presenting a stunning first impression that mirrors the rest of their home’s décor, as well as maximizing living space. Mimi caught up with Mike Padden, owner of Encore Garage Ohio, for insight. He’s made a name for himself over the past 20 years by offering floor-to-ceiling garage transformations. The two-part process begins with Flexcore polyaspartic floor coating for an upscale touch. Then Mike and his crew come up with the perfect fit of organizational system and custom cabinetry. “We find out about each homeowner’s lifestyle,” he says. “For instance, do they want more space to watch games on television, have overflow party space or—like me—need more play space for their grandchildren? After finishing my own garage, we installed a basketball net and taped off a court, so my grandsons can shoot hoops whenever they visit.” He reports transforming your garage is also an economical alternative to a home addition. Most three-car garages can add about 1,000 square feet of space, or as Mike likes to think of it, untapped potential. It makes practical sense. “April and May are our busiest months of the year,” he says. “Coming out of winter, people are looking to enjoy all the grad parties, family reunions and gatherings they hold outdoors. My wife and I just threw a catered party in our garage to celebrate the eclipse and it was amazing. You know the old saying that people always end up in the kitchen at a party? Well, for us, they end up hanging out in the garage.” Why not reclaim your space and turn your garage into your new front porch? Encore has to power to make it happen. Get started with a free consultation from Encore Garage Ohio by calling 330-922-4411 or visiting EncoreGarageOhio.com .

Every family cycles through phases—and so do their garages. The Big Wheels change over to bikes and helmets, then extra furniture for when the kiddos are between college dorms and apartments. At each point along the journey, the experts at Encore Garage Ohio can help. Over the past 20 years, Encore Garage owner Mike Padden has offered trend-inspired, decorator-worthy spaces for this new frontier in home renovation. “Whether your goal is to create a cozy family room or entertaining space, or simply purge with purpose and organize your excess stuff in the garage, we can make it happen,” he says. From floor to ceiling, they do it all. Most jobs begin with Encore’s Flexcore polyaspartic floor coating, which adds a luxurious look covering old, stained concrete. It’s nonporous and repels oil, grease, paint, salt, etc. Then Mike and his seasoned crew customize organizational systems and cabinetry that’s as gorgeous as anything you’d select for a kitchen or bathroom renovation.  “Renovating your garage comes with significant value-added appeal, too, boosting any home’s esthetic appeal,” he says. “It’s no longer a domestic dumping ground, but rather prime real estate for stylish home reinvention.”

I know the last thing you want to think about right know is snow, ice, freezing temperatures and rock salt. How does a favorite winter song lyric go, “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch?” But in a few short weeks, these cunning wintertime Grinches will be wreaking havoc on your garage floor. The time to stop these wintertime Grinches is right now—before they have the chance to do their worst. Some of you may already be living with damage from previous ravaging winters, your garage floors bearing the nasty scars from years of punishing abuse in the form of pitting, cracking, and staining. Others may have newer garage floors and wish to extend the beauty—and lifespan—of their floors before the Grinch of winter can cause damage. Regardless of where the condition of your floor falls on the spectrum, consider having it resurfaced with EncoreGarage’s Flex-Core Polyaspartic floor coating system. Our Flex-Core Polyaspartic coating system surpasses traditional epoxy coating. It is non-porous, more abrasive and stain resistant. It repels oil, grease, paint and road salt to name a few. EncoreGarage’s Flex-Core Polyaspartic Floor Coating system comes in a range of color choices that project a bright, aesthetically pleasing site when entering and exiting your garage. On top of that, there’s minimal upkeep. For a clean and pristine surface, just hose it, mop it or squeegee it. Our Encore Signature Series cabinet systems keep clutter at bay. Our customizable cabinets are garage-tough, transforming the garage of many domestic dumping grounds into a well-organized space. Now is a perfect time to have a new EncoreGarage Flex-Core Polyaspartic coating system and a Signature Series cabinet system installed, before the Grinch of winter invades your garage.