Flake epoxy flooring
A flake floor is an epoxy base coat with coloured vinyl flakes scattered into it while it's wet, then sealed under clear coats. It costs €60 to €100 a m², hides dust and tyre marks, and has a little texture underfoot.
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Partial or full flake
- Partial flake: flakes scattered over a coloured base, which shows between them. Less material, a busier look.
- Full flake: flakes thrown until the base is covered, then the loose ones are scraped off and it's sealed. Thicker, tougher, the usual garage floor.
Flake blends are mixes of three or four colours: greys and black for garages, warmer tones in homes.
Where it works
Home garages and workshops, gyms, changing rooms, clinics and waiting rooms, school corridors, kennels and utility rooms. Anywhere the floor gets dirty and still needs to look tidy.
Slip and texture
The flake gives a slight texture. Under a thick clear coat it can still be slippery when wet. Add grit to the last coat for a floor that gets wet. See anti-slip flooring.
What it costs
| Floor | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Flake epoxy, a m² | €60 to €100 a m² |
| A single garage, about 18 m² | €1,080 to €1,800 |
| A double garage, about 36 m² | €2,160 to €3,600 |
Our multiplication of the guide rate, before VAT.
Your floor, coated
Take a photo of the garage or the room, pick a finish and a colour, and see it before anyone quotes. Free, in under a minute.
- Upload a photo, or answer four quick questions.
- We pass it to one installer that covers your county.
- They ring you with a written price.
Preview of your photo, not a guarantee. Your photo goes to Google's Gemini service to make the picture.
A photo that works
- Daylight, or every light on.
- From the doorway, so most of the floor is in the shot.
- Cars, bikes and boxes can stay where they are.
- Hold the phone at chest height, level, not pointed at your feet.
Questions people ask
Is flake flooring good for a garage?
It's the usual choice: it hides dirt and chips, and a full flake build is thick and tough.
Does flake epoxy chip?
A dropped tool can chip any coating. Flake hides small chips, and a patch can be re-flaked and sealed.
Is flake slippery?
Less than a smooth gloss coat, but it can still be slippery when wet without grit in the top coat.
How is it cleaned?
Sweep and mop. Most household floor cleaners are fine; avoid harsh solvents.
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