Flake Flooring Services
By Epoxy Flooring Pakistan Technical Team
Decorative Resin Flooring Specialists | Concrete Surface Preparation & Epoxy Flooring Systems
Content reviewed and updated: August 2026
We provide professional epoxy flake flooring services for residential garages, commercial garages, workshops, showrooms, retail spaces, offices, gyms, salons, reception areas, service areas, and selected industrial facilities.
Flake flooring combines a resin base coat with decorative vinyl flakes. The flakes are broadcast across the wet coating to create a multi-colour decorative appearance. After the resin cures, loose flakes are removed and the system receives a protective clear topcoat.
However, the decorative flakes are only one part of the flooring system. Concrete preparation, moisture conditions, resin selection, flake coverage, and topcoat quality all influence the final result.
Our approach is simple: We assess the concrete, understand how the area will be used, select the appropriate flake system, and prepare the floor before installation.
What Is Flake Flooring?
Flake flooring, also known as decorative epoxy flake flooring or chip flooring, is a multi-layer resin flooring system. It combines a resin base layer with decorative vinyl flakes and a protective clear topcoat.
In simple terms, the resin creates the bonding layer, the flakes create the decorative pattern, and the topcoat locks the system together and forms the final finished surface.
The flakes are available in different colours, sizes, and blends. By changing the flake combination, coverage level, and base colour, the final floor can have a very different appearance.
Important: Flake flooring is not simply paint with chips added. A proper flake floor is a complete flooring system. The concrete substrate, resin layers, decorative flakes, and protective topcoat all work together.
Flake Flooring vs Solid Colour Epoxy Flooring
| Feature | Flake Flooring | Solid Colour Epoxy Flooring |
|---|---|---|
| Main appearance | Multi-colour decorative pattern | Uniform solid colour |
| Visual texture | Natural variation created by decorative flakes | Smooth and consistent appearance |
| Small everyday marks | Can be less visually noticeable depending on the blend | May be more visible on uniform colours |
| Design options | Multiple flake blends and coverage levels | Mainly colour-based options |
| Typical finish | Decorative surface with clear topcoat | Functional or decorative resin finish |
| Common applications | Garages, showrooms, gyms and commercial spaces | Industrial and commercial areas |
Key difference: Flake flooring is often selected when a decorative and visually varied surface is required. However, the flooring system should always match the traffic, exposure, cleaning requirements, and concrete condition of the actual project.
Our Flake Flooring Services
Floor Inspection and Assessment
We inspect the concrete before installation and identify conditions that may affect the adhesion, appearance, or long-term performance of the flooring system.
- Concrete surface condition
- Cracks and damaged areas
- Weak or dusty concrete
- Existing coatings
- Oil and grease contamination
- Surface irregularities
- Moisture-related concerns
Mechanical Surface Preparation
We prepare the concrete to create a clean, stable, and suitable surface for the resin flooring system.
- Mechanical grinding
- Removing weak concrete
- Removing old coatings
- Removing loose material
- Cleaning suitable contaminated areas
- Preparing the surface for resin application
Crack and Surface Defect Repair
We repair suitable surface defects before applying the resin layers.
- Static cracks
- Small holes
- Surface voids
- Localized concrete damage
- Broken concrete edges
Decorative flakes can hide some visual imperfections, but they cannot permanently stop active structural movement.
Primer and Resin Base Coat
We select the primer and resin base layer according to the concrete condition and requirements of the selected flooring system.
- Substrate condition review
- Surface profile consideration
- Moisture condition review
- System-specific primer selection
- Base coat colour selection
Decorative Flake Broadcast
We broadcast the selected decorative flake blend across the wet resin layer according to the required visual coverage.
- Custom flake colour selection
- Partial coverage options
- Medium coverage options
- Full flake broadcast systems
- Project-specific design planning
Protective Clear Topcoat
After preparing the flake surface, we apply the selected protective clear topcoat to complete the flooring system.
- Surface protection
- Final appearance control
- Gloss level consideration
- Cleaning requirements
- Project-specific finish selection
Flake Coverage Changes the Final Appearance
The amount of decorative flakes applied to the resin base layer can significantly change how the finished floor looks.
Partial or Medium Coverage
- More base colour remains visible
- Creates a lighter decorative effect
- Can produce greater background contrast
- Allows more influence from the resin base colour
This option may be suitable where a softer decorative appearance is preferred.
Full Flake Broadcast
- Dense decorative flake coverage
- Less visible background base coat
- More consistent multi-colour appearance
- Random flake pattern across the surface
This approach creates a stronger and more continuous flake appearance after the final clear topcoat.
Key project insight: Flake blend, base coat colour, and flake coverage work together. Selecting only the flake colour without discussing these other factors can create unrealistic expectations about the finished appearance.
The Same Flake Blend Can Produce Different Results
The final appearance of flake flooring depends on more than the colour blend shown on a sample card. Base colour and coverage level can change how the finished system appears.
Floor A: Light Base & Partial Coverage
- Light-coloured resin base
- Lower flake coverage
- More background remains visible
- Softer decorative appearance
The finished floor may appear brighter and more open because the base colour contributes more strongly to the final visual design.
Floor B: Dark Base & Full Broadcast
- Darker resin base
- Dense flake coverage
- Less visible background
- More uniform flake appearance
The finished floor can create a stronger multi-colour pattern with a more visually textured appearance.
Our approach: We do not simply select a flake colour from a chart. We consider the flake blend, coverage, base colour, lighting, room use, traffic, and cleaning requirements.
Decorative Garage Flake Flooring Project
A garage floor required a more finished and visually consistent appearance. The existing concrete showed surface marks, localized defects, and old coating residue.
The Challenge
- Worn concrete appearance
- Localized surface marks
- Minor surface defects
- Old coating residue
- Need for a more decorative finish
- Requirement for a seamless appearance
The Approach
- Assess the existing concrete
- Prepare the surface mechanically
- Repair suitable localized defects
- Apply the selected resin base coat
- Broadcast decorative flakes
- Prepare the flake surface
- Apply the selected protective topcoat
Project lesson: The decorative flakes created the visual character of the floor. However, mechanical preparation and the selected resin system created the foundation for the finished flooring system.
Where Can Flake Flooring Be Used?
Garages and Workshops
- Residential garages
- Commercial garages
- Selected workshops
- Service areas
- Storage areas with suitable conditions
We consider vehicle traffic, equipment, cleaning practices, and possible exposure before recommending the flooring system.
Commercial and Retail Spaces
- Showrooms
- Retail stores
- Offices
- Salons
- Reception areas
- Commercial corridors
- Display areas
The decorative flake pattern can complement the interior while creating a continuous surface without tile grout lines.
Gyms and Fitness Areas
Flake flooring can be considered for selected gym spaces, including reception and lower-impact areas.
However, free-weight zones and high-impact areas may require specialised impact-resistant flooring systems.
Selected Industrial Areas
Flake flooring may be suitable for selected industrial or service environments where decorative appearance and practical cleaning are both important.
Areas exposed to aggressive chemicals, extreme loading, or severe industrial processes may require a more specialised resin flooring system.
Surface Texture, Grip and Maintenance
The final surface feel of flake flooring depends on the complete system and selected topcoat.
We Consider
- Expected area use
- Foot and vehicle traffic
- Cleaning requirements
- Wet or dry conditions
- Expected contamination
- Required surface grip
The Important Trade-Off
A smoother finish can make routine cleaning easier. However, projects requiring greater surface grip may need additional texture.
Despite the potential benefit of additional grip, more surface texture can also make cleaning more demanding. We consider both safety and maintenance requirements before selecting the final surface.
Flake Flooring Thickness and System Build-Up
There is no single thickness that is automatically suitable for every flake flooring project. The required system build-up depends on the condition and requirements of the actual floor.
We Consider
- Existing concrete condition
- Surface preparation requirements
- Crack and defect repairs
- Selected primer
- Resin base coat
- Flake coverage
- Protective topcoat
- Expected traffic
A Common Misunderstanding
Adding more decorative flakes does not make weak concrete stronger.
The flake layer primarily creates the visual design. Long-term flooring performance depends on the concrete substrate, proper preparation, and the complete selected resin system.
Our Flake Flooring Installation Process
Assess the concrete.
Prepare the surface.
Fix suitable defects.
Apply primer and resin.
Broadcast the flakes.
Remove loose flakes.
Apply protective finish.
After completing the selected flooring layers, we allow the system to cure according to the applicable product requirements and actual site conditions before the area returns to service.
A Complete Flake Flooring System Approach
We do not treat flake flooring as simply a decorative coating. We consider the complete flooring system from the concrete substrate to the final protective topcoat.
Our Service Includes
- Concrete condition assessment
- Mechanical surface preparation
- Crack and defect repair
- Primer and resin base coat selection
- Decorative flake selection
- Flake coverage planning
- Colour and design recommendations
- Protective topcoat application
Our Two Key Questions
Is the existing concrete suitable for the flooring system?
How will the finished floor actually be used?
Both answers matter. The decorative flake blend must be supported by a suitable substrate and flooring system that matches the actual project conditions.
Industry Guidance and Technical Considerations
This content was reviewed and updated in August 2026. Our approach considers recognised industry principles related to concrete substrates, surface preparation, repairs, and protective coating systems.
We also consider current manufacturer technical data sheets and application instructions for the specific primer, resin, decorative flake, and topcoat selected for each project.
Is Flake Flooring Right for Your Project?
Flake flooring can provide a decorative, seamless, and multi-colour surface for garages, showrooms, workshops, retail spaces, offices, gyms, and selected commercial areas.
The flake pattern creates visual variation that can make the surface less uniform than a solid-colour floor. However, the decorative flakes alone do not determine the performance of the flooring system.
Sound concrete substrate
Proper surface preparation
Suitable crack and defect repair
Correct primer and resin base coat
Appropriate flake blend and coverage
Suitable protective topcoat
The key takeaway: Flake flooring is a complete resin flooring system, not simply a decorative layer. The flakes create the visual identity, while proper concrete preparation and the selected resin system provide the foundation for the finished floor.
Request a Flake Flooring Assessment
Looking for professional flake flooring for your garage, workshop, showroom, gym, office, retail space, or commercial property? We can assess the floor condition and recommend a project-specific flooring system.
- Existing concrete condition
- Surface preparation requirements
- Flake colour preferences
- Flake coverage level
- Base coat selection
- Traffic and area usage
- Cleaning requirements
- Required surface finish