Frequently Asked Questions:
GENERAL
Have long has Garage Shapeups been in business?
We have been in business since Oct 2011.
Are you insured?
Yes we are insured.
Are your installers subcontracted or employees?
All of our installers are W2 employees, trained by us to install our products. We never use subcontractors.
Do your charge for In-Home-Estimates?
There is never a charge. Over the phone we determine whether or not one is required at all. In many cases it is not. If required we will set up a time and visit with you at your home during business hours.
Do you have a showroom?
Although we have a large warehouse; we don’t have a showroom for good reason. We usually visit you home in order to view your specific garage and storage needs. We bring samples with us as well.
GARAGE FLOORING
How soon can I get back into the garage once the garage floor coating is completed?
It can be walked on in 8 hours, and you can park your vehicles in 24 hours after completion.
My home is new do my floors still need to prepped, as I would like to save some money and not have it prepped?
All concrete new or old needs to be prepped, is it opens up the pores, allowing the base coat to penetrate the surface and create a strong bond. Only properly prepped garage floors will receive our warranty coverage.
One of your competitors told me that it takes up to three days to do a garage floor.
We have a Trained Flooring Crew. A single person could take up to 2-3 days or more to do a garage floor. Many competitors are simply a one man in a truck business. We started out the same way. A crew has many advantages, as they work as a team, and can achieve better results then any one single installer. Some of the most advanced coatings have very fast curing times, and a single operator would not be able to successfully install these types of floors under any circumstances on there own. It is from our own experience that a single operator can often only provide you with certain processes that he or she is able to perform; versus what is the best on the market. It has also been our experience since 2011 that homeowners would rather get back in the garage sooner then later, versus lengthy unnecessary installation times, and processes.
Do you cover the side walls with the Garage Floor Coating?
Yes we can at a cost. All of the stem walls and exposed concrete surface inside the garage can be covered.
Does your Garage Floor Coating cover the area outside the garage door where it meets the driveway?
As a rule no, this area is called the skirt. We can do it for an additional charge, but it does not carry a warranty.
Does everything have to be out of the garage during the Garage Floor Coating Installation?
Everything that is on the floor does.. Storing & moving of the items is the responsibly of the customer in advance of the installation.
What if I drop something and I damage the new Garage Floor Coating?
The floor is very tough, but this can happen. In most cases if you are patient, we can fix this for free when we are close by provided that you accommodate our schedule, otherwise there is nominal charge.
GENERAL
Have long has Garage Shapeups been in business?
We have been in business since Oct 2011.
Are you insured?
Yes we are insured.
Are your installers subcontracted or employees?
All of our installers are W2 employees, trained by us to install our products. We never use subcontractors.
Do your charge for In-Home-Estimates?
There is never a charge. Over the phone we determine whether or not one is required at all. In many cases it is not. If required we will set up a time and visit with you at your home during business hours.
Do you have a showroom?
Although we have a large warehouse; we don’t have a showroom for good reason. We usually visit you home in order to view your specific garage and storage needs. We bring samples with us as well.
GARAGE FLOORING
How soon can I get back into the garage once the garage floor coating is completed?
It can be walked on in 8 hours, and you can park your vehicles in 24 hours after completion.
My home is new do my floors still need to prepped, as I would like to save some money and not have it prepped?
All concrete new or old needs to be prepped, is it opens up the pores, allowing the base coat to penetrate the surface and create a strong bond. Only properly prepped garage floors will receive our warranty coverage.
One of your competitors told me that it takes up to three days to do a garage floor.
We have a Trained Flooring Crew. A single person could take up to 2-3 days or more to do a garage floor. Many competitors are simply a one man in a truck business. We started out the same way. A crew has many advantages, as they work as a team, and can achieve better results then any one single installer. Some of the most advanced coatings have very fast curing times, and a single operator would not be able to successfully install these types of floors under any circumstances on there own. It is from our own experience that a single operator can often only provide you with certain processes that he or she is able to perform; versus what is the best on the market. It has also been our experience since 2011 that homeowners would rather get back in the garage sooner then later, versus lengthy unnecessary installation times, and processes.
Do you cover the side walls with the Garage Floor Coating?
Yes we can at a cost. All of the stem walls and exposed concrete surface inside the garage can be covered.
Does your Garage Floor Coating cover the area outside the garage door where it meets the driveway?
As a rule no, this area is called the skirt. We can do it for an additional charge, but it does not carry a warranty.
Does everything have to be out of the garage during the Garage Floor Coating Installation?
Everything that is on the floor does.. Storing & moving of the items is the responsibly of the customer in advance of the installation.
What if I drop something and I damage the new Garage Floor Coating?
The floor is very tough, but this can happen. In most cases if you are patient, we can fix this for free when we are close by provided that you accommodate our schedule, otherwise there is nominal charge.