If your mechanic shop's concrete floor has started to look worn, you may decide that it is time to either have it repoured or resurfaced. However, before you do anything, consider the following benefits of going with the option of resurfacing the garage floor with rubber surfacing.

1.  Protects the Floor, Tools, and Parts During Drops

When you work on vehicles for a living, you already know that dropping tools and parts are just a part of your day. Even if you take every precaution, eventually a heavy object will slip off a car or out of your hand, striking the floor and causing damage during impact to both the concrete and whatever you dropped on it.

However, if you have the concrete coated with rubber surfacing, the floor will have some give to it. When a tool or expensive automotive part is dropped on the rubber, it will slightly bounce, which helps to minimize the chance of it breaking. Since the floor is protected, the object will not gouge the surface, and the concrete underneath is less likely to crack on impact.

2.  Prevents Stains and Damage from Automotive Fluids

Another hazard with working on engines in your garage is that fluids will eventually spill on the floor. Even the smallest drips can cause ugly stains on the concrete surface that are next to impossible to remove. 

Fluids such as oil and transmission fluid do not only cause unsightly stains, however. Because of their caustic nature, they also eat away at the concrete, which weakens the surface and makes it more prone to damage. Over time, the areas where the fluids are most often spilled will start to crumble even without any impact.

Having your floor resurfaced with rubber surfacing can help prevent the stains and damage that come from having automotive fluids spilled on it. The rubber coating is resistant to most chemicals, meaning that it will not break down as easily when it comes into contact with them. Also, since the coating is not as porous as concrete, you can easily wipe up any pools of fluids at the end of the day without having to use sawdust to soak it up or cleanser to scrub the area.

After considering the benefits of coating your garage's concrete floor with rubber surfacing, you may decide that you would like to learn more about the process. If so, contact a contractor who offers resurfacing services to discuss your options.