Built for dirty work
If your garage or shop sees muddy boots from the yard, tires from a gravel driveway or a utility vehicle that has been out in the field, a solid color floor will show every speck. Flake floors are the answer. The multicolored chips blend dirt, dust and water spots so the floor looks clean longer, and the textured surface gives better footing when things are wet.
How it is built
After grinding and repairs, we apply a pigmented base coat and broadcast vinyl chips into it while it is wet. Once cured, loose chips are scraped and vacuumed off, and one or two clear topcoats seal everything in. The result is a thick, seamless floor with a granite-like look.
Full or partial broadcast
A full broadcast covers the base coat entirely with chips for maximum texture, hiding power and durability. A partial broadcast scatters chips over a visible base color for a lighter look. For garages, shops and mudrooms that see real dirt, full broadcast is usually the better choice.
Colors that make sense here
Earth tones such as tan, brown and black hide mud and gravel dust very well. Grays and charcoals suit newer homes and blend with concrete dust. Lighter blends brighten big shops with few windows. We bring sample boards so you can see them in your own space.
Where flake works
- Attached and detached garages
- Mudrooms and laundry rooms
- Shops and pole barns
- Tack rooms and feed rooms
- Commercial break rooms and restrooms
Texture control
More topcoat means a smoother feel; less topcoat leaves more grip. In a mudroom or shop where boots come in wet, we leave a bit more texture. In a hobby room, we can make it smoother.
Durability
Flake systems handle rolling toolboxes, hot tires, dropped tools and chemicals such as fuel, oil and fertilizer drips. The clear topcoat protects the chips and resists stains.
Cleaning
Sweep or blow out dirt, rinse with a hose and squeegee, and use a mild degreaser for oil. The textured surface does not trap dirt the way bare concrete does.
Our process
- Moisture test and inspect.
- Diamond grind.
- Repair cracks and pits.
- Base coat and flake broadcast.
- Scrape, vacuum and topcoat.
Drains and floor slopes
Many shops and barns have floor drains or a slope toward the door. We keep drains open and clean during the install and finish the coating neatly into the drain body. If water tends to pond in one area, we can sometimes improve it with patching before coating, so you are not squeegeeing the same puddle for years.
Flake in detached buildings
Detached shops and barns are often unheated, and slabs in those buildings can stay cold and damp for months. We check slab temperature and dew point before installing so the base coat cures properly, and we may choose a polyaspartic or moisture-tolerant system for these spaces. That planning is what keeps a flake floor bonded in a building that is not climate controlled, and it is why we ask about heat, insulation and door use on every quote visit.
Does flake cost more than solid color?
A little, due to chip material and extra topcoat. Most customers find it worth it.
Can I use it in a barn?
Yes, in tack rooms, feed rooms and aisles with concrete floors.
Will it chip?
Properly installed flake floors are very impact resistant. Damage can be spot repaired.
Pick your flake
Contact us for samples and a free quote.
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Call (360) 322-3560 for a free estimate.