Flake Epoxy Floor Systems
A flake epoxy floor is a pigmented epoxy base with thin coloured flakes broadcast into it until it will take no more, then ground back and sealed. Each flake lies flat, so the effect is a speckle that hides dust and tyre marks. It is a different look from metallic epoxy, which is a pigmented, marbled pour with no flakes.
Where this works
- Domestic garages and car ports
- Home gyms and workshops
- Schools and nurseries
- Showrooms in a brand palette
- Utility rooms and stores
How we install it
- 1Test and prepare the slab
The slab is moisture tested and mechanically prepared, static cracks are stitched and a penetrating primer goes down.
- 2Base coat and broadcast
A pigmented epoxy base follows, and flake is broadcast into it until refusal, meaning until the wet resin will take no more.
- 3Scrape and grind back
After cure, surplus flake is swept off and the floor is lightly ground back to knock down high points.
- 4Seal to the grip needed
A 2K polyurethane seal locks the flakes in. The number of coats and the final texture are set by how much grip the room needs.
Epoxy flake garage floors
An epoxy flake garage floor is the most common use. The speckle disguises dust and tyre marks, and the build can be given an anti-slip top coat. Hot tyres are handled by the base system, so the flake sits on a specified epoxy or polyaspartic garage build. See garage floor coating for the base specification.
Flake, quartz or metallic?
Flake gives a flat speckle that mops easily. Coloured quartz sits up in the coat and gives more grip, which suits wet and busy floors. Metallic is a marbled pour with no flakes, covered on our decorative epoxy flooring page. Our flake vs quartz guide compares the first two in detail.
Epoxy flake floor cost
We do not publish a fixed price, because cost depends on the area, the slab condition, the preparation needed, the flake density and the base system. A survey and slab test come first, then a written quote.
Common pitfalls we prevent
Frequently asked
Is flake flooring slippery?+
Sealed flake is smooth, so where grip matters a finer anti-slip top coat is added. For constantly wet floors, coloured quartz is usually the better choice.
Does a flake floor hide dirt?+
Yes, the speckle disguises dust and tyre marks, which is why it is popular in garages.
How is the flake colour chosen?+
From a 1 m² test panel on your actual slab, which then becomes the reference for the whole floor.
Is flake the same as metallic epoxy?+
No. Metallic epoxy is a pigmented marbled pour with no flakes. Flake is a broadcast system.
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