Flake Flooring
Elevate your space with the timeless appeal and durability of flake flooring. Our flake flooring solutions offer a seamless blend of style and strength, perfect for both residential and commercial settings. These versatile systems incorporate decorative flakes of various sizes and colors into durable epoxy or polyurea coatings, creating a stunning, textured surface that resists stains, impacts, and heavy foot traffic. Whether you're transforming a garage, showroom, or living space, our expert installation ensures a flawless finish that enhances the visual appeal and functionality of your floors. Trust us to deliver exceptional flake flooring solutions that stand the test of time.
An epoxy flake floor is a type of decorative flooring where small, multi-colored vinyl chips or flakes are embedded in an epoxy base to create a vibrant, seamless, and durable surface.
Here's an explanation of the installation process and the benefits of this type of flooring:
Installation Process:
1. Surface Preparation: The existing concrete or other substrate is prepared by cleaning, repairing any cracks or defects, and etching or grinding to ensure proper adhesion.
2. Primer Coat: A primer coat of epoxy is applied to the prepared surface to enhance adhesion and create a strong bond with the substrate.
3. Base Coat: A pigmented epoxy base coat is applied to the primed surface. This base coat serves as the foundation for the flake system and provides a solid color background.
4. Flake Broadcast: The vinyl chips or flakes are broadcast by hand onto the wet epoxy base coat until the desired density and pattern are achieved. Excess flakes are removed after the base coat cures.
5. Clear Topcoat: A clear epoxy or polyaspartic topcoat is applied over the flake layer to encapsulate the chips, provide protection, and create a smooth, glossy finish.
Benefits:
1. Durability: Epoxy flake floors are highly durable and resistant to chemicals, stains, impacts, and abrasion. They can withstand heavy foot traffic and are suitable for both residential and commercial settings.
2. Aesthetic Appeal: The multitude of color options and patterns available with epoxy flake floors can create a visually appealing, customized look to complement any space.
3. Seamless Surface: Epoxy flake floors create a seamless surface that is easy to clean and maintain, making them ideal for areas where cleanliness and hygiene are essential.
4. Slip-Resistance: The textured surface created by the flakes provides improved traction and slip resistance, enhancing safety in both wet and dry conditions.
5. Quick Installation: Epoxy flake systems can often be installed relatively quickly, allowing for minimal downtime and disruption during the installation process.
Overall, epoxy flake flooring offers a combination of durability, aesthetics, and practicality, making it a popular choice for a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial applications.