Flake flooring is a modern, decorative, epoxy resin floor system used in residential, commercial and industrial properties. A combination of epoxy resin and vinyl flakes topped with an extremely strong, durable, polyaspartic top coat. There are different size flakes and many flake colours and combinations of colours to choose from.
Why choose a flake floor system?
To change your boring, vulnerable substrate into an aesthetically pleasing, resilient floor. Choose a flake floor system for a seamless, hygienic, easy to clean, uv stable, stain, scratch, slip and chemical resistant floor that is extremely durable and when professionally installed and maintained correctly, will last from anywhere between 10-20+ years. These floors are more hygienic than other floors due to being seamless and non porous which in turn does not allow bacteria or dirt to build up or grow in gaps, cracks, grout lines or joins. This flooring system is usually only a two – three day (most small to medium jobs. Bigger jobs three – four days) process. The first day is spent doing preparation, the base coat and lastly the broadcasting of the flake. You have a choice between full broadcast – the flake has total coverage on the base coat – or partial broadcast -The flake does not have total coverage on the base coat – and can be made to look like terrazzo flooring if desired. On the second day we will prep the flake ready for the top coat. Depending on your choice, we will do one or two top coats. If for any reason you need the floor to have an even higher anti slip rating, we can add an additive that will insure even more safety. This style floor can be customised to your liking using a combination of colours or a mono colour flake. New colour combinations are always been made but below are just a few examples. There is even a glow in the dark option! These are reasons why you would choose a flake floor system.
Where can flake flooring be laid?
Flake flooring can be laid anywhere in your home or business, commercial or industrial (even walls – similar to cap and cove – and counter tops if you want) and is ideal for areas that have heavy machinery, heavy foot traffic, need to be easily cleaned and hygienic, areas that have a risk of chemical spillage for example; car garages – residential or commercial – showrooms, health service centres, dentists, commercial kitchens/food preparation or production factories, schools, gyms, swimming areas, toilets, bathrooms, wet rooms, communal areas, walkways – inside or outside – wheel chair ramps, horse/animal trailers, van/vehicle floors, the list goes on and on. So, where can flake flooring be laid? Flake flooring can be laid almost anywhere.
How do you clean flake floors?
Like most floors, you should sweep regularly and promptly wipe up any spillages. Using a steam cleaning type of mop is a very sufficient way to clean flake floors or clean with a mop, warm water and mild detergent when needed or once a week. Avoid using abrasive types of cleaning equipment unless absolutely necessary and with great care.
How long does a flake floor take to install?
Usually this flooring system will take between one and two days for small and medium sized areas and three days for larger areas, meaning minimal disruption to businesses. As long as the sub base is in fairly good condition, the preparation, first coat and broadcasting of the flake will be completed on day one. On day two, the flake will be be prepared ready for the top coat which will be applied once or twice depending on specification or preference.
How much does a flake floor cost?
To find out how much your flake flooring will cost, we will need some details like measurements, colours, etc, so please contact us so we can give you an accurate quote or answer any questions you may have about epoxy resin flake flooring.