A Cuban woman living in Houston took to TikTok to showcase the process of remodeling her garage floor after refusing to pay the high fees charged by contractors, earning her some criticism in the video comments. The user, known as @a.mi.3stilo, shared the transformation journey starting with a video showing the "before" state of her garage floor, which she wanted to renovate.
"I absolutely refuse to pay for such an expensive service," she explained in the video. "That’s what I thought when I decided I wanted to remodel the garage floor. I looked up contractor prices and then saw on YouTube that I could do it myself, with the help of my dad and husband. So, we went to the stores to buy the necessary products. The floor of my garage was in poor condition. We're not professionals, so we trusted the process."
In response to this initial video, the Cuban woman received some criticism, with many questioning the outcome and suggesting that the results would not last. "It will start chipping in certain areas within three weeks," one comment read, while another stated, "Cheap work ends up being expensive." However, some viewers supported her decision to do it herself. "If you have the extra money and can pay the 2 or 3 thousand dollars contractors charge for this job, then great. But if you want to save and get it done for 200 or 300 dollars, even if it's not perfect, that's valid too," one user commented in her defense.
In response to the criticism for not hiring a professional, the Cuban woman proudly shared the second part of her video, revealing the finished garage floor and reacting to the negative comments. "I loved the result, and to those contractors, alpha males, family men, and builders criticizing the first part of my video, I invite you to calculate how much I spent and how much you charge for the same work. If I had to repeat the process in a year, I would still save money," she remarked. According to her replies to some comments, the remodel cost her less than $300. "It's not perfect, but I'm satisfied," she stated. "Of course, I don't care about the comments; the only ones criticizing are the contractors who are upset that people can do such work without hiring them," she added in another comment.
Despite the negative remarks, the Cuban woman received numerous praises for her determination to complete the project herself without professional help.
Common Questions About DIY Garage Floor Remodeling
Given the interest generated by the Cuban woman's DIY garage floor remodeling project, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What materials are needed for a DIY garage floor remodel?
Typically, you will need epoxy or concrete paint, a roller or brush, a concrete cleaner, and possibly a concrete patch for repairing cracks.
How long does a DIY garage floor remodel take?
The entire process can take a few days, including cleaning, prepping, applying the paint or epoxy, and allowing it to dry and cure.
Is it cheaper to remodel a garage floor yourself?
Yes, doing it yourself can be significantly cheaper, often costing only a few hundred dollars compared to the thousands charged by professional contractors.