Decorative Epoxy Flake Flooring Services

Epoxy Flake flooring is a type of flooring coating that has become increasingly popular over recent years. Commonly used for factory floors, application over existing concrete, food manufacturers, automotive workshops and warehouses.

Decorative Flake Flooring is where there’s a second coat of epoxy flooring that involves Flake applied on top of the finish. This is then finished off with a Polyurethane clear coating to improve its look and durability for heavy foot traffic.

The flake flooring system offers a decorative finish to your floors and is available in a range of colours to choose from. For incredible looking epoxy flake floors for your business, contact Safecoat Flooring.

Why choose Epoxy Flake Flooring?

Epoxy flake flooring not only offers a hard-wearing, durable flooring surface, it can also look attractive.

Flake flooring is an ideal alternative to traditional epoxy flooring because it can be installed in a range of colours.

Flake Flooring Vs Regular Epoxy Flooring

The two flooring systems are quite similar, but with flake flooring, when the second coat of epoxy is laid down, a flake is added. This is the material that provides the colour and looks of the finished flooring. Then a final coat of polyurethane is applied to the floor to add extra durability as well as improve its overall appearance.

The Advantages Of Epoxy Flake Flooring

Lasts for years

Decorative flooring will last for many years, even under heavy traffic conditions. When the surface is looking worn out, it can be sanded back, and a new coat can be applied.

Easy to clean

Commercial epoxy decorative flooring is ideal for businesses that are subject to high temperatures. The reason being is that when epoxy flooring is poured, rather than laid like traditional materials such as concrete, it is seamless. This means there are no seams or ridges for dirt and bacteria to hide in which is a huge benefit in terms of cleaning.

Protective from water and chemical spills

Because of its hard-wearing nature, epoxy flake flooring can withstand oil and chemical spills without becoming corroded. This type of flooring is also water-resistant, unlike laminates.

Free from cracks

Epoxy flake flooring is also a superior flooring material when it comes to resisting shocks and heavy falls. It won’t crack, unlike a concrete slab.

Slip-resistant for heavy traffic

Safety in the workplace is always a priority for any business. Hazardous falls can be minimized or even avoided when an anti-slip coat is applied to the product.

Environmentally friendly

This type of flooring even ticks all the boxes environmentally. Epoxy flake flooring won’t flake or corrode so there is no danger that particles will end up in the environment. Installing epoxy flake flooring leaves behind less waste than other more traditional flooring materials. Because epoxy flake flooring is non-porous, harsh cleaning chemicals aren’t required to clean it which not only saves money but also helps to protect our precious waterways.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is epoxy flake flooring?

Epoxy flake flooring is epoxy resin with a and added decorative effect. By combining traditional epoxy with decorative flakes, you get a durable surface with an eye-catching, speckled design. Epoxy flakes come in various colours, sizes, and patterns, allowing you to customise the design to suit your tastes.

But epoxy flake flooring doesn’t have to just look great. Anti-slip flakes are also available, adding grit to the surface of the floor that makes it harder to slip on. This ensures your floor has a non-slip surface, making it a safe option for high-traffic areas and areas prone to moisture.

What are the benefits of epoxy flake flooring?

Epoxy flake flooring offers many of the same benefits as standard epoxy flooring, such as a high quality, durable floor surface, as well as improved aesthetics. Benefits include:

Durability: Epoxy is tough, resistant to wear, impact, and heavy foot traffic.
Aesthetics: A wide range of flake shapes and colours makes epoxy flake flooring easy to customise and can be changed the design to suit any space.
Easy Maintenance: The smooth, seamless surface is simple to clean and resistant to stains. A quick vacuum and mop will keep your flake epoxy floor in top shape for decades to come.
Moisture and Chemical Resistance: Being a type of plastic resin, epoxy is chemical and moisture resistant, making it ideal for areas exposed to spills, moisture, or chemicals.
Long Lifespan: With proper care, epoxy flake flooring can last 10-20 years or more before needing repair or restoration.

How durable is epoxy flake flooring?

Epoxy flake flooring boasts exceptional durability and is designed to withstand heavy loads, abrasions, and chemical exposure.

Through a process known as curing, the chemicals that make up epoxy resin cross-link to form an intricate molecular structure. It’s this structure of interlocking molecules that gives it the durability to withstand just about anything you can throw at it. This makes it great for commercial applications, including for automotive workshops, industrial warehouses, commercial kitchens, laboratories and more.

Can epoxy flake flooring be customised?

Epoxy flake flooring can be customised to match any decor style. There is a huge range of different flakes to choose from in all shapes, sizes, and patterns.

Additionally, the epoxy base can be tinted to complement the overall look of your space. Just let our epoxy flooring experts know what you’re looking for, and we’ll put together an epoxy flake mix that will achieve the desired result.

How long does epoxy flake flooring take to cure?

Epoxy flake flooring typically takes 24 to 48 hours to dry to the touch, but it can take from seven days to fourteen days to fully cure, depending on temperature, humidity, the type of epoxy used and the number of layers. Additional layers require additional time, around 24 hours of curing between each layer.

Our experts will give you a timeline showing exactly how long it is going to take to install your epoxy flake floor, updating you as we work to keep you in the loop.

Can epoxy flooring be used outdoors?

Yes, epoxy flake flooring can be used outdoors, but there are a few things to consider first. While epoxy is also an excellent choice for outdoor applications, because of Australia’s harsh sun, outdoor epoxy flooring will always have a shorter lifespan than its indoor counterpart. Sun-exposed epoxy without proper treatment will eventually turn yellow, crack, and break down.

Thankfully, we have a range of modern UV-resistant epoxy options that will increase the lifespan of your floor. Flakes also go a long way to improving UV-resistance, as the vinyl flakes are UV stable and won’t turn yellow.

If you’re considering an epoxy floor for an outdoor space, discuss your needs with our team today. We’ll assess your situation and provide you with a flake epoxy floor that will deliver the results you’re after now and well into the future.

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