Man Cave Highlights Antique Tractors Over Epoxy Coatings

The Man Cave

Over the Memorial Day weekend, many people begin to tackle their Spring & Summer projects. It’s a perfect time to get things done when the weather isn't too warm or cold. While most people have a plan in mind, some may need some inspiration. Look no further than this project profile to get the creative juices flowing.

This “man cave” located near State College, Pennsylvania utilized our decorative chip floor coatings. The homeowner chose our Adams blend of chip flakes for his floor.

The project started in October 2013, when Dave (the homeowner) contacted us through our website. Dave is a full time farmer, harvesting mainly wheat, soybeans, hay, and straw.

Dave had read our guide on garage floor coatings and wanted to discuss the options for his new detached garage. He explained to STRONGHOLD FLOORS that it was a new construction and we reviewed the requirements for coating newly placed concrete.

Dave had considered installing a Do-It-Yourself epoxy paint kit, but he really wanted a professional company to ensure his project turned out just right (read What Makes the Best Garage Floor Coating? for more information on professional floor coatings and the pitfalls of DIY systems). He was impressed by our project portfolios and wanted to work with us to install his floor coatings.

Reasons to Select Our Floor Coatings

Dave wanted a nice floor finish to complete his envisioned man cave. He collects antique tractors and has hundreds of metal signs in his garage. Dave wanted a floor coating with high contrast that would compliment and highlight his collectibles.

He also wanted a floor coating that was extremely durable, because he would be driving the tractors over the coatings. The floor needed to tolerate drips of oil, grease, and gasoline.

Lastly, Dave wanted a finish that was easy to clean. He didn’t want to spend his time in his man cave cleaning the floor when he could be hanging out. Luckily for him, our decorative chip epoxy floor coatings make cleaning easy. Check out 12 Tips for Use & Care of Your Epoxy Floor Coatings for tips on taking care of our floor coatings.

The Installation

STRONGHOLD FLOORS installed the coatings in late November of 2013. The first day went perfectly. The second day, however, was a little more interesting due to weather from the polar vortex. Our team managed to apply the polyaspartic urethane top coat early. Due to the heavy snow, Dave offered to put our crew up for the night. But, because we completed the coating before the snow really started to accumulate, the crew was able to safely travel back to Mechanicsburg.

One Year Later..

A year later, we were informed that the owner was looking to sell his property and move down the road after receiving an offer he couldn’t refuse. He told STRONGHOLD FLOORS to expect another “man cave” project in the future.

It doesn’t matter if there’s cold weather or a snowstorm. STRONGHOLD FLOORS is able to apply our coatings year round. Inspired? Request a free quote today to get started with your floor coatings project.