homes by Candice Vetter
A Cave No Longer Doors, Floors and Garages Like You’ve Never Imagined
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hen you think of a garage, does disorganized, dark and dirty spring to mind? What if it could be transformed into a clean, warm, bright and organized space? That’s what the professionals at The Floor Company can do. The start to any garage renovation often begins with a floor coating.Their unique processes restore damaged concrete, remove stains, repair cracks and voids, preparing the surface for a durable floor coating that provides a beautiful finish. Choose from a combination of one or multiple colours, adding colour flakes, anti-slip options, patterns, borders, or a natural eco-polish finish. The possibilities are endless. The Floor Company services all of Eastern Ontario and is a division of The Door Company, which has 35 years of service. “Our know-how and service are what sets us apart,” said president and owner Greg Bell. “Our team’s experience can design and specify the most effective concrete finish for your project.”
Garage fit-ups are a growing part of the business. Customers can now create their ultimate garage with cabinetry and wall organizers specifically suited to their needs, making the Company a real one-stop shop. “We help people rethink the way they use their garage space,” says
If you have ever wanted to extend your living space with a clean, functional garage, we have solutions.
Corinne Fisher, head designer with the Company. She also says that often people don’t realize that renovating and improving that space is even possible. “Our company creates beautiful garages from the ground up, with improved electrical, lighting, flooring, organizers, heating, cabinetry, and more. A garage is not just a shell to park the car in the winter,” she says. Some of the options available to gain the best use of the space include overhead storage systems to keep items off the floor, slat-wall organizers specifically designed for items commonly used in the garage, cabinets and lockers to hide tools and supplies, and diamond plate walls, which Fisher says are the “final touch on your dream garage.” “The garage is one of the least valued areas of the home,” Bell says. “If you have ever wanted to extend your living space with a clean, functional garage, we have solutions. With floors clean enough to go barefoot, tool chests, car storage lifts, work bench counters, even audio/visual, we can provide everything to complete your vision.” 29 OTTAWALIFE MARCH/APRIL 2015