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Why People Choose To Put Epoxy Flakes in their Chip Floors

We offer many options when it comes to epoxy flooring and other types of concrete floor coatings. Sometimes a client is most interested in the absolute cheapest option, because the only people who might ever see their warehouse floor are employees. Others are only interested in what an epoxy coating can do for them, whether it’s the ability to clean up quickly or to deliver a non-slip surface.

But not every floor coating is going to be away from public eyes. Not everyone is interested in garage floor coatings being just practical. Let’s take a look at why homeowners and businesses choose epoxy flakes when it comes to their epoxy floors.

LOOKS

Without a doubt, this is the most common reason that a customer will choose an epoxy floor with chips. The fact is, they simply look good. Even a new concrete floor has tiny imperfections in it, whether it’s the lines from a trowel or the tiny air bubbles that pockmark the surface. When you put a regular epoxy or polyurethane concrete sealer over a concrete floor, you can usually see those imperfections right through the clear coating. That’s fine when it’s in a warehouse, because who really cares if it looks pretty? What matters is that the concrete is protected.

But there are times when you want the concrete in your life to not only be protected but look good too. And a metallic epoxy floor looks great! As garages get fancier and people spend more time in them working on projects, they become an extension of the home. This means they want their garage to look at fancy as possible, and a chip floor is certainly a way to do that. The same holds true for businesses; companies want the floor to be practical and look good at the same time. Seeing a bare concrete floor under the sealant isn’t going to impress anyone. But add chip flooring to the mix and suddenly you have a interesting floor that impresses customers.

Of course, not every chip flood should look the same. You don’t want it to clash with the rest of the design. That’s why the chips can be…

COLOR MATCHED

When people think of chip floors, the most common thing that comes to mind is black or gray flakes. But while those colors won’t clash with most interior design, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they match either. That’s why there are many other color options with it comes to chipped epoxy flooring, including tan, white, blue, red, yellow, green…basically any color you’re looking for. And while you don’t see much yellow or green used in a metallic epoxy floor, isn’t it nice to know the option is there if you need it?

HIDE IMPERFECTIONS

We talked about how the chips can hide imperfections in the concrete underneath, but epoxy flakes can also hide imperfections in the floor coating itself. While floor coatings end up amazingly clear, there’s always the chance of a small air bubble or piece of dirt being trapped in it forever. That’s not a big deal in your typical warehouse, but you don’t want it in the entryway of a bank. Epoxy flakes give the eye so much to look at that it will cover up any imperfections that could show up.

Epoxy flakes aren’t absolutely necessary in your garage floor coating, but there’s no doubt that they’re growing in popularity because of how good they look and the ways in which they can blend into the environment. No matter your project, Floor Skinz has the tool, materials, and talent to make your floors look absolutely amazing. Contact us today for a free estimate!