Preparing for your project
How to prepare, how long each phase takes, and when your garage is back in service. No surprises, just a clear plan.
Before we arrive: clearing the space
Your garage needs to be completely empty before installation day, vehicles, bins, shelving, and anything on the walls we're working on.
✅ Start clearing 2–3 days early
✅ Stage items in the driveway or a spare room
✅ Purge what you no longer need
Installation timeline: floors
Day 1
Prep and coating installed
48-72 Hours
Light foot traffic
Day 4
Lightweight items return
Cure times vary by coating system, temperature, and humidity.
Day 5
Vehicles and heavy items
Installation timeline: cabinets and storage
Cabinets, slatwall, and overhead racks install in a single day and can be loaded the same evening. Floors always go first — cabinets follow two to three days later once the coating has cured.
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Temporary storage
Secure storage quoted and coordinated
Pack out
We remove everything before install
Junk hauling
Unwanted items hauled off for good
If you want the Garage Outfitters team to handle everything from start to finish, let your design professional know and we will include it in your estimate.
Reorganization
Items returned and organized in your new system
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