When a Kirkwood couple set out to renovate their charming older home, they had one goal: bring it into the modern era while honoring its timeless character.
The main floor was already taking shape, walls coming down, fixtures going in, fresh paint everywhere. But the basement? That was a different story.
“We wanted to turn the basement into a usable space, not just storage,” they told us. “But the floor looked awful.”
The Problem: Old Meets New… In All the Wrong Ways
The basement floor was a patchwork of concrete, reflecting decades of change and recent construction. Part of the floor was original to the home, aged, stained, and cracked. Other sections had been jacked out and repoured during the plumbing overhaul, leaving behind noticeable seams, texture differences, and color mismatches.
It was the kind of floor that made the whole space feel unfinished no matter how clean or renovated the rest of the house looked.
That’s when they called us — Garage Force of Southwest St. Louis Metro. With our concrete coatings near Kirkwood MO, we had exactly what they needed.
Our Approach: Coordination, Collaboration, and Craftsmanship
Because the home was mid-renovation, the house was a busy space. Contractors were installing drywall, running electrical, and finishing ceilings. Instead of waiting for our turn, we worked in sync with the other crews, coordinating schedules, sharing space, and ensuring minimal disruption and maximum results. It was easy for us to install the concrete coating without adding extra time to the homeowners schedule.
“We really appreciated how respectful and easy your team was to work with,” said one of the project managers on site.
The Solution: Saddle Tan Polyurea Floor Coating
After prepping the floor with diamond grinding and smoothing the transitions between old and new concrete, we installed our industrial-grade polyurea coating system, designed for:
- Superior adhesion to mixed concrete surfaces
- Bright, seamless, low-maintenance finish
- Durability in moisture-prone basement environments
The clients chose Saddle Tan: a rich, warm chip blend that added contrast to their freshly painted white walls and ceiling, giving the space a grounded, polished feel without making it dark.
“It doesn’t even feel like the same space,” the homeowners said. “It used to feel cold and old. Now it’s warm, clean, and welcoming. It’s a part of the house we’re excited to use.”
The Results: A Cohesive Modern Basement Floor That Will Last for Years
What was once an uninviting, patchy basement is now a bright, modern, usable living space: ready for a gym, guest suite, game room, or home office.
And best of all, the floor isn’t just beautiful. It’s built to last.
✅ Seamless look across old and new concrete
✅ Easy to clean; perfect for high-traffic areas
✅ Slip-resistant and moisture-sealed
✅ Backed by our lifetime residential warranty
Why Kirkwood Homeowners Choose Garage Force
We specialize in transforming tough surfaces, from cracked garage floors to uneven basement slabs, into spaces that are durable, safe, and beautiful.
And with one-day installation, zero guesswork, and a team that respects your time and your home, it’s easy to see why more homeowners across Kirkwood and South St. Louis County trust us for their floor coating needs.
Are You Renovating an Older Home in Kirkwood?
Whether you’re redoing a garage, a patio, or a basement that’s half old, half new, our polyurea coatings bring everything together into one cohesive surface.
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