Epoxy Flake Flooring in Thornton, CO

How a flake floor is made

A flake floor starts with the same ground and repaired slab as any good coating. We roll on a pigmented base coat, then toss colored vinyl chips by hand while it is still wet. In a full broadcast, we keep throwing until no base color shows. After it cures, we scrape off loose chips, vacuum and apply one or two clear topcoats. The result is a textured, multicolored surface several layers thick.

Why it suits this climate

Flake has three advantages for winter garages. First, the texture gives boots and paws something to grip when snow melts. Second, the speckled pattern hides the whitish film salt brine leaves behind, so the floor looks clean even between rinses. Third, the extra thickness adds impact resistance against dropped ice scrapers, shovels and chains.

Choosing a blend

Chips come in dozens of preset blends and can be custom mixed. Popular local choices:

• Gray, black and white: crisp and modern, hides grime well.
• Tan, brown and cream: warm tones that match brick and earth-toned siding.
• Blue-gray granite: cool and clean in larger garages.
• Team-color accents: orange or blue chips for fans who want a little flair.

Chip size changes the look. Quarter-inch chips create a classic speckle; smaller chips read almost like granite.

Adjusting the texture

A single topcoat leaves a pronounced texture with plenty of grip. A second topcoat smooths it, making mopping easier while staying less slippery than solid gloss. We often apply extra texture near entry doors and keep the parking area a bit smoother.

Partial broadcast

In a partial broadcast, chips are scattered lightly so the base color shows through. It costs less and works well in basements, laundry rooms and storage areas where extra thickness is not needed.

Beyond the garage

Flake systems work in mudrooms, basement rec rooms, workshops, covered patios, locker rooms and small retail spaces. Businesses like that the floor looks clean even when it is not freshly mopped, which matters in winter when every customer tracks in slush.

Durability

Flake floors are among the toughest residential systems. The combination of chips and topcoat spreads impacts, resists abrasion from grit and handles de-icer exposure. Most damage, if it ever happens, can be patched with matching chips.

Cleaning

Squeegee meltwater out, sweep grit and mop with warm water and a mild cleaner. A soft deck brush helps on textured areas. Avoid acidic or citrus cleaners, which can dull the topcoat over time.

Questions

Is flake slippery when wet?

It is much less slippery than smooth gloss coatings, and we can add more grit if you want.

Can flake be repaired?

Yes. Damaged areas can be ground, rebroadcast and topcoated with matching chips.

How long does installation take?

One to two days for most garages.

See the samples

Contact us and we will bring chip boards to your garage.

Mudrooms and entries

The door from the garage into the house is where winter really shows up: wet boots, dripping coats, dog paws and backpacks. Flake coatings extend naturally from the garage into a concrete mudroom or laundry, creating one continuous, washable surface. Add a boot tray and hooks, and the mess stays contained where it belongs instead of reaching the hallway carpet.

We can also wrap the flake coating a few inches up the walls as a cove base, which keeps meltwater from wicking into drywall and makes the edges easy to wipe clean.