Spacious garages were not always standard.
In the 1970s, more than a quarter of newly built homes had no garage at all. Around 15% offered space for just one car. The garage was often detached, smaller, and rarely considered a finished part of the home.
Today, that expectation has changed dramatically.
How Buyer Expectations Have Shifted
Recent U.S. Census data shows that about 90% of newly completed single-family homes include an enclosed garage. Of those, 65% feature two-car garages and 15% offer room for three or more vehicles. Just 9% include a single-car garage.
Buyer surveys tell a similar story. The two-car garage has become the baseline for modern households.
Why Today’s Garages Serve Multiple Roles
In Grand Junction and throughout Western Colorado, garages protect vehicles from snow, sun, and seasonal weather swings. But surveys also show that between a quarter and a third of Americans with garages do not park inside, instead opting to use the space for storage, hobbies, or extended living space.
Buyers want flexibility without losing function. That shift means condition matters as much as size.
Modern Garage Flooring for Modern Garages
Bare concrete stains, cracks, and allows moisture vapor movement, which makes moisture mitigation essential in Colorado’s climate.
Our team installs garage flooring using a 2-day epoxy coating system. It begins with a moisture-mitigating epoxy primer that forms a vapor barrier and helps prevent long-term adhesion issues. A full-broadcast flake layer adds texture and durability. Dual polyaspartic topcoats create a UV and chemical resistant, easy-to-clean surface.
The result is a functional and beautiful space that holds up to decades of use.
If you are investing in a garage of any size, contact Garage Floor Coating of Western Colorado to learn how professional garage flooring can bring your space up to modern standards.