What Is Epoxy Flake Flooring?
Epoxy flake flooring, also known as chip or broadcast flooring, is a decorative system in which coloured vinyl flakes are broadcast into a wet base coat. Once cured, the excess is removed and the floor is sealed with a clear topcoat. The result is a textured, granite-like surface that conceals imperfections and stands up to daily use. Request a free estimate to discuss your project.
Full-Flake and Partial-Flake
- Full-flake: flake is broadcast to full coverage so no base colour shows through. It gives strong texture, good camouflage and a rich look.
- Partial-flake: a lighter scattering lets the base colour show through for a cleaner, more minimal pattern.
How a Flake System Is Built
Diamond-Ground Concrete
The slab is ground and repaired so the system bonds. Where the slab has moisture issues, an epoxy moisture vapour barrier (MVB) base coat is applied first.
Polyaspartic Base Coat and Flake
A tinted polyaspartic base coat is applied and flake is hand-broadcast into it until the surface is covered as designed.
Scrape and Clean
Once the base cures, loose flake is removed and the surface is scraped smooth.
Clear Topcoat
Clear polyaspartic coats lock in the flake and provide a fast-curing, UV-stable finish. Our standard three-coat flake polyaspartic system includes a 5-year warranty, and the four-coat system with an MVB base coat includes a 10-year warranty.
Choosing a Flake Blend
Lighter blends brighten a garage and make the space feel bigger, while darker blends hide dirt and tire marks. Multi-tone blends hide the most. We recommend looking at samples in your own lighting, because colours look different in a garage than they do on a screen. Browse the epoxy colour chart and ask for samples at your site visit.
Where Flake Works Best
- Garages, where it resists hot tires, salt and oil
- Basements, rec rooms and laundry areas
- Workshops, mudrooms and utility rooms
- Commercial spaces where a durable, decorative floor is wanted
Looking for a mirror-gloss statement floor instead? See our metallic epoxy options.
Timeline and Pricing Factors
Most garages with flake are completed in one day. We give a written quote after a free site visit. The main factors are:
- The area and slab condition
- Full-flake or partial-flake coverage
- The topcoat system
- Extras such as cove base, stairs and borders
See our epoxy flooring cost guide for how these factors affect price.
Caring for a Flake Floor
Sweep or dust mop regularly and use a pH-neutral cleaner with a soft mop. Rinse off road salt in winter, wipe up spills and use mats under heavy equipment. We go over care at the handover walkthrough.