Key takeaways
- Flake hides dust and small flaws
- Metallic is the showpiece
- Quartz is the grippy workhorse
- Flat slabs show metallic best
Flake floors
Flake floors scatter colored vinyl chips into a wet base coat and seal them under a clear topcoat. The pattern hides dust, footprints and small flaws, and the surface has a little texture for grip. They are the classic garage choice for good reason.
A full broadcast hides the most, and a light sprinkle lets the base color show through.
Metallic floors
Metallic floors use pearlescent pigments in clear resin to create swirled, marbled patterns that look like liquid metal or polished stone. They are dramatic, glossy and one of a kind.
Because gloss reveals every dip in the slab, metallic floors benefit from a flat, well-prepared surface, and they are best for showrooms, basements, bars and garages that deserve a statement.
Quartz floors
Quartz floors broadcast colored sand into epoxy to create a thick, textured, slip-resistant surface. They hide wear and are common in kitchens, locker rooms and busy workshops.
Choose by priorities: flake for hiding dirt and everyday value, metallic for wow factor, quartz for grip and abuse.
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Quick answers
Which is easiest to keep clean?
Smooth flake and metallic floors mop easily, and quartz is textured and needs a stiffer brush or scrubber.
Can I combine looks?
Yes. Borders, zones and combinations are common, such as a flake field with a metallic border.
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