Flake floor systems & colour blends

Full-broadcast vinyl flake in dozens of color blends, locked under a clear polyaspartic topcoat. The texture and depth that make a coated floor look intentional, not painted.

  • FULL BROADCAST
  • COLOUR BLENDS
  • CLEAR TOPCOAT
Gray flake polyaspartic garage floor at night reflecting overhead lighting, with a motorcycle and sports car parked inside

01 / WHAT IT IS

Texture with a job to do.

A flake floor is a pigmented base coat broadcast with colored vinyl chips while still wet, then sealed under a clear topcoat once the flake has bonded in. It is the finish under most of the garage floors we install, and it does two jobs at once: it gives the floor texture and visual depth that a flat solid color cannot, and it hides minor slab imperfections and everyday wear far better than a single-tone finish.

Flake is broadcast to full refusal as the standard — meaning the base coat is covered edge to edge, with no bare resin showing through. That density is what gives the floor its consistent texture and its slip resistance underfoot, not just its color.

02 / IN ARIZONA

The resin underneath does the work.

Flake floors get the same base-and-topcoat chemistry as every other system on this site, which is why we build them in polyaspartic by default: the resin under the flake needs to survive Arizona heat and hold color under UV just as much as a solid-color floor does. The clear topcoat that locks the flake in place is what actually takes the abrasion and hot-tire exposure, so its quality and thickness matter as much as the flake blend itself.

Because flake hides minor texture and shading variation, it is also a forgiving choice for slabs with some cosmetic imperfection — old stains, patch marks, minor surface variation — that would show through a flat solid color. That is one reason it is the default recommendation for a garage that has seen years of use before it gets coated.

03 / THE SYSTEM

Bottom to top.

  1. 01

    Diamond-ground slab

    The existing concrete, mechanically profiled to open the pores so the coating bonds instead of sitting on top.

    CSP 3

  2. 02

    Moisture-mitigating primer

    Seals vapor drive from the slab before it can push a finished coat loose from underneath.

    2–4 mil

  3. 03

    Polyaspartic base coat

    A pigmented, UV-stable resin layer that gives the flake something to bite into and the floor its color.

    8–10 mil

  4. 04

    Full flake broadcast

    Vinyl chips broadcast to full refusal, adding texture, slip resistance and hiding minor slab imperfections.

    Full broadcast to refusal

  5. 05

    Clear polyaspartic topcoat

    The wear layer. Locks the flake in place and carries the abrasion resistance, chemical resistance and gloss.

    4–6 mil

04 / OPTIONS

Color blends & broadcast.

  • Color blends

    Dozens of pre-blended flake color combinations, from neutral grays and tans to high-contrast dark blends. Custom blends are possible for larger commercial-adjacent projects.

  • Broadcast density

    Full broadcast to refusal is standard. A lighter, partial broadcast produces a more subtle, speckled look with more of the base coat color showing through.

  • Flake size

    Standard flake size suits most residential floors; a finer or coarser blend is available where a specific texture or look is wanted.

  • Topcoat sheen

    Satin or high-gloss clear topcoat — gloss shows more flake depth, satin hides dust and daily wear between cleanings.

05 / TIMELINE

Broadcast while it's wet.

  1. 01

    Inspect & sample

    Slab condition and color selection from physical flake samples.

    Same visit
  2. 02

    Grind & repair

    Diamond grinding and crack repair before anything is coated.

    Morning
  3. 03

    Base coat & broadcast

    The pigmented base goes down and flake is hand-broadcast to full refusal while it is wet.

    Afternoon
  4. 04

    Topcoat

    A clear polyaspartic topcoat locks the flake in and cures.

    Same day, cures overnight
  5. 05

    Return to service

    Foot traffic, then vehicle traffic once fully cured.

    24–48 hrs

06 / COST

What a flake system runs.

Typical range

$5–$8

per sq ft installed

Flake systems price the same way any polyaspartic system does — by square footage, slab condition, and color complexity. A custom multi-color blend or a border/logo detail adds labor time over a standard single blend.

Full cost breakdown by system & sq ft →

07 / FAQ

Questions about flake floors.

01 Should I choose flake or a solid color?

Flake hides minor imperfections and adds slip resistance and texture; solid color gives a cleaner, more minimal look on a slab in good condition. Most Valley garages, having seen years of use, do best with flake.

02 What does "full broadcast to refusal" mean?

It means flake is applied until the wet base coat can no longer absorb more — full, edge-to-edge coverage with no bare resin visible. It is the standard for a consistent, durable texture.

03 Can I get a custom flake color blend?

For larger projects, yes. For most residential jobs, our standard pre-blended color options cover the range people are looking for — we bring samples so you can compare them in person.

04 Does flake texture make the floor harder to clean?

No — the clear topcoat seals the flake into a smooth, continuous surface. It sweeps and mops the same as a solid-color floor.

08 / GET A NUMBER

Get a number, not a pitch.

  1. 01

    Send photos or book a visit

    Whichever is faster for you — both work.

  2. 02

    We measure and inspect

    Slab condition, cracks and moisture, on-site or from your photos.

  3. 03

    You get a written quote

    A firm number and an install date, not a range that moves later.

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