Transformer: Your garage is waiting to become something else

By Ken McEntee

Standing in your cluttered, oil-stained garage contemplating how you’re possibly going to expand your homes’ limited living space may just spawn a Pina Colada Song moment. What if you already have your new space and all you need to do is spruce it up?

“Your garage needn’t only be a place to park your car,” opines Mike Padden, owner of Encore Garage Ohio, the one-stop shop for floor-to-ceiling garage enhancement and renovation.

“It’s already most likely the biggest room in the house. Upgrading it for use as a party and entertainment room—where you can also keep your vehicles protected—costs a fraction of what you would pay to add on a new room. And your garage can be so much more versatile.”

Encore Garage can help to recover a few hundred square feet of wasted real estate with the installation of handsome, rugged cabinetry, organizer systems and its proprietary Flex-Core polyaspartic floor coating that not only makes your garage floor dazzle, but also protects it from salt damage and stains.

In preparation for a summer of parties, barbecues and quiet evenings with a glass of wine, spring is the ideal time to make the transformation, Mike insists.

“This could be your last ever spring clean-out of the depressing dirt and clutter that accumulates in your garage during the winter,” he says. “When people see what we can do, they see their garage in a whole new light.”

Many garage upgrades begin by restoring the floors, which are typically beaten brutally by Northeast Ohio winters.

“The salty slush that drops off your car eventually eats away at the concrete, causing unsightly chipping and cracking,” Mike says.

“It can get really ugly in a short period of time. Our advanced floor coating is seamless and non-porous, so liquids can’t seep down and attack the concrete below. It is stain resistant—even against oil and grease—and couldn’t be easier to maintain. All you need is a hose and a squeegee to keep the floor looking like new for many years.”

Because it is the main entry point of most homes, an attractive, organized garage creates a good first impression—and provides additional usable room for family gatherings and entertainment.

“It’s the first thing people see—providing enhanced curb appeal, but it’s often the last frontier of home remodeling,” Mike says. “Our cabinetry blends rich beauty and style with heavy-duty construction designed to be ‘Garage Tuff.’”

And, because Encore expert installers are full-time employees with years of experience, you can rest assured that the job will be done meticulously.

Supplementing its cabinets and organizing systems that keep your garage neat and clean, Encore offers a wide variety of features that can make your life more convenient. Features might include a utility sink and cleanup area, a drop station to leave keys and other items when you enter the house or a shoe changing and storage bench.

“Taking off your shoes and leaving them outside ensures that you’re not tracking dirt into the house,” Mike says.

He says Encore makes it simple—and affordable—to organize and transform your garage into an attractive, multi-purpose space.

“Increasing the value of your home is always a wise investment,” he adds.

You can get started on reclaiming your home’s wasted space by calling Encore Garage of Ohio for a no-cost estimate at 330-922-4411. You can learn more at EncoreGarageOhio.com. Encore Garage is located at 1570 Akron Peninsula Road, Suite 6, in Akron.