System overview
A decorative, hard-wearing resin system with coloured vinyl flakes broadcast into a pigmented epoxy body coat and locked in with a clear polyurethane seal coat. The result is a subtly textured, forgiving finish that hides drops, scuffs and minor damage.
The go-to system for workshops, private garages, back-of-house commercial spaces and any environment that needs to look considered but take real-world use.
System build thickness is determined by substrate condition, intended use and specification.
Chemical resistance depends on the selected coating and exposure; not suited to aggressive chemical or hot wash-down environments.
Suitable environments
- Private and enthusiast garages
- Workshops and technical rooms
- Back-of-house retail and hospitality
- Utility rooms and boot rooms
- Light commercial units
Where it's not the right choice
- Heavy wash-down or steam-clean zones (specify PU or quartz)
- Areas with sustained thermal shock
- Ultra-high-load MHE lanes (specify Heavy-Duty Industrial)
Key benefits
- Hides drops, scuffs and minor wear better than smooth finishes
- Textured slip resistance built into the surface
- Efficient installation — programme depends on system and site conditions
- Wide palette of flake colours and blends
- Excellent value for the durability delivered
Slip resistance options
- Standard flake texture — natural under-flake profile
- Additional aggregate top coat — enhanced slip control
- Matt seal coat — reduced sheen, higher grip
Colour and finish options
- 20+ standard flake blends (charcoal, oyster, autumn, arctic, etc.)
- Custom blends and single-colour flakes on request
- Matt, satin and gloss seal-coat finishes
Installation process
- Step 01
Preparation and priming
Substrate is diamond-ground to open the surface profile as required by the specification, cracks resin-repaired, and a penetrating primer applied.
- Step 02
Coloured body coat
A pigmented epoxy base coat is rolled to match the flake colour and provide the ground for broadcast.
- Step 03
Flake broadcast
Vinyl flakes are broadcast to refusal into the wet body coat by hand and machine. Coverage density is built to the specified blend.
- Step 04
Sand and vacuum
Once cured, the surface is lightly sanded to knock off proud flakes, then HEPA-vacuumed to leave a clean base for sealing.
- Step 05
Clear PU seal coat
One or two clear polyurethane seal coats are applied, locking the flakes and setting the final gloss level.
Cure times
| Foot traffic | Cure and return-to-service times vary by system and site conditions |
| Vehicle traffic | Cure and return-to-service times vary by system and site conditions |
| Full chemical cure | Cure and return-to-service times vary by system and site conditions |
Maintenance guidance
- Weekly: soft mop with pH-neutral cleaner
- Monthly: light rotary scrub in high-use areas
- Avoid strong solvents and undiluted bleach
- Refresh seal coat when wear indicates it, to renew appearance
Typical applications
- Home and enthusiast garages
- Workshops, hobby spaces and man-caves
- Fitness studios and back-of-house gyms
- Utility, plant and boot rooms
Related commercial sectors
Technical FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Flake is a full layered resin build with broadcast media and PU top coat. Epoxy paint is a single roller-applied coating — a fraction of the durability.
Very rarely. The texture, colour and PU top coat all help hide tyre transfer from cars and light MHE. Solid rubber forklift tyres can still leave shadows.
Yes — we can blend any combination of standard flake colours to match a brand palette or interior scheme.
Service life depends on the system, substrate, environment, loading, use and cleaning, so we don't quote a fixed figure. Refreshing the PU seal coat when wear indicates it resets the appearance and slip.
The natural flake texture provides some grip. In wet areas we broadcast a fine aggregate into the seal coat to improve slip resistance.