Some projects stay with you. Not always because of the work, but because of the person behind it.
This 3-car garage in Imperial, MO belonged to a homeowner who is both a veteran and a skilled craftsman. Over the years, he’s transformed countless spaces across the St. Louis area. A career of taking homes from bare studs to beautifully finished interiors. He knows tools. He knows construction. And he knows what “done right” looks like.
So when it came time to upgrade his own garage floor, he did what many craftsmen do first:
He considered doing it himself.
“I’ve done a lot of projects,” he told us. “But I also know when it’s time to call in the pros.”
The Decision: Knowing When to Ask for Help
With age and a few health challenges, he recognized that grinding concrete, repairing cracks, and installing a professional coating system wasn’t just another weekend project. He wanted a floor that would last, look great, and finally complete the garage he’d envisioned for years.
And he wanted it done right.
That’s when he called Garage Force of Southwest St. Louis Metro.
The Garage: Solid Bones, Ready for Its Final Chapter
The concrete itself was in decent condition, but it needed proper prep, crack repair, and a finish that could stand up to real use of tools, equipment, projects, and time.
He chose Saddletan, a warm, earthy chip blend that brings a sense of craftsmanship and character to a space. Saddletan has a timeless look. It is clean, grounded, and inviting. Perfect for a garage that’s more workshop than parking space.
The Transformation: Saddletan, Done the Right Way
Our team got to work:
- Diamond-grinding the surface for proper adhesion
- Repairing cracks and imperfections
- Applying our CycloSpartic polyurea base coat
- Broadcasting the Saddletan full-chip system
- Sealing it all with a durable, long-lasting clear topcoat
The result was exactly what he had imagined:
A clean, finished, professional-grade garage floor. One that respected the space and the work done there.
The Result: A Garage Worthy of the Craftsman
When the coating cured, the garage felt different. Brighter. More organized. Finished.
“This is the floor I always wanted,” he said. “I just didn’t want to admit I couldn’t do it myself anymore.”
But here’s where the story goes beyond flooring.
After the job was complete, our team came back.
Not to touch up the floor, but to help move the heavy items back into place:
The refrigerator.
The tool bench.
The welder.
The things that matter in a working garage.
Why?
Because this homeowner served our country, and service should never stop at the invoice.
More Than Floors
At Garage Force of Southwest St. Louis Metro, we believe in craftsmanship, respect, and doing right by people.
We transform concrete floors, but more importantly, we aim to leave people and places better than we found them.
And sometimes that means rolling up our sleeves one more time.
Why Imperial Homeowners Trust Garage Force
Our garage floor coating systems deliver:
✅ 20× the strength of epoxy
✅ Slip-resistant, easy-to-clean finishes
✅ One-day installation
✅ Beautiful, timeless color blends like Saddletan
🛡️ Lifetime Residential Warranty
What do our customers remember most?
How they were treated.
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Garage Force: Built on Craftsmanship. Delivered with Heart.