12+ years
Many Morton Grove homes sit close to the North Branch of the Chicago River and the forest preserves, and after a big storm plenty of basements get wet.
Bare concrete soaks up that water and smells musty for weeks. A sealed floor wipes dry and doesn't hold odors.
Sealed against water. An epoxy basement floor with a moisture-blocking primer handles damp slabs.
A finished look. A metallic epoxy floor makes a rec room or home bar feel custom.
Garages out back. Detached garages get crack repair and a flake coating that hides grit.