Epoxy flake floors? Yes, you heard it right!

This is epoxy flooring with a seamless, vibrant, and multi-hued look achieved by inserting colored flake materials into the epoxy. 

Epoxy Flake Floors

The flakes are lightweight and randomly sized; they don’t wear out your flooring or make it dangerous. They, however, do create subtle grooves on the flooring surface to reduce the chances of slips and falls. 

What are epoxy flakes?

Epoxy Flakes

The flakes are high in demand and made of 100% quartz or glass that beautifully reflects light. Besides, they do not fade, are scratchproof, change color with time, and withstand heavy machinery use. 

You can customize your flooring system by mixing the color chip flakes with other epoxy resin colors and pigments. You, in the process, end up with customized home and garage floors with an industrial look. 

The making process

making process for epoxy flakes

The process starts by mixing polyester resin with a pigment to give epoxy flakes. The mixture is then poured into the desired shape on the installation surface to be cured and hardened with heat lamps. 

The hardened flakes have a glossy finish making them scratch and scuff resistant. The chips are also water-resistant, so there’s no worry about water damaging your flooring system.

15 Reasons and benefits to having epoxy flake floors

Multiple benefits give you a reason to consider epoxy flake flooring systems like:

  1. Epoxy flake floors are lightweight, safe for people to walk on, and more ideal than heavier flooring options that cramp areas
  2. Being generally light in color, thus brightening the room and premises 
  3. Being fade-resistant, thus retaining their original shine with time
  4. Being easy and quick to apply, giving you your new flooring in no time at all
  5. Being much more durable than traditional hardwood floors
  6. Being scratch-proof without the worry of scratches causing accidents
  7. Available in so many colors, you are sure to find something to complement any color scheme
  8. Durable and hard-wearing to last longer, especially if you have pets and children around
  9. Beautiful to the eyes, making your floors look nice and modern, perfect for those living in condos or apartment buildings
  10. Safe for those with allergies and sensitivities as no dust particles are floating around
  11. Smooth enough to reduce the chances of accidents both at work and play
  12. Perfect for use in high traffic areas with an increased likelihood of oil and grease stains
  1. Easier to clean with only soap and water every few months as there are no scratches, tears, and scuffs with dirt and stains
  1. Thermoplastic in nature, thus reflecting heat and sound waves to keep the floor cool

15. Perfect for adding texture and dimensions to your floors

FAQ

No, the flooring is not paintable as they are spill-resistant.

No, epoxy flake floors are not for outdoor use but for indoor use on concrete or other hard surfaces that do not stain easily.

You don’t need a large number of epoxy floors. Two pounds per square foot is usually more than enough.

Yes, it’s possible to glue down the flooring using any polyurethane or latex-based adhesive.

There’s no need to sand the floor or worry about it chipping as epoxy floors don’t stick to things like car grease, oil stains, or spilled gasoline. They are also acid and alkali resistant. 

Epoxy flake floors are built for durability and can withstand weight loads up to 350 lbs/SF without any breakage.

Yes, epoxy floors are lightweight enough to make it convenient for those with mobility issues to navigate without assistance. Besides, they are easy to clean and stay clean longer than needed, making it easier to care for someone with dementia.