Flake Systems
At Excel Epoxy, we specialize in providing high-quality epoxy floor coatings that are perfect for commercial and industrial applications. Our resinous flake systems provide a durable, long-lasting solution that's easy to maintain and looks great.
A RESINOUS FLAKE FLOORING SYSTEM is a type of decorative flooring that uses multi-colored vinyl chips embedded in a resinous base coat and sealed with a clear topcoat. The vinyl chips can create various patterns and textures on the floor, and the resinous base and topcoats provide durability, chemical resistance, and easy maintenance. Resinous flake flooring systems are suitable for:
Common Uses
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Pharmaceutical
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Supermarkets
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Lobbies
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Cafeterias
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Restrooms
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Dinning Areas
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Garages
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Hospitals
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Locker Rooms
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Cleanrooms
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Retail
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Laboratories
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Schools
System Build
TOPCOAT – Clear Urethane or Poly aspartic Topcoat
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GROUT COAT – Clear Epoxy or Polyaspartic Topcoat
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SECOND CHIP BROADCAST – Clear Epoxy 2nd base coat and Broadcast of Macro or Micro Decorative Vinyl Chip
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CHIP BROADCAST – Pigmented Epoxy base coat and Broadcast of Macro or Micro Decorative Vinyl Chip
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PRIMER – Epoxy
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Prepared Substrate – Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) of 3-4
Double Broadcast System Vs. Single Broadcast
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A resinous flake floor can be applied in different ways, depending on the desired thickness, coverage, and appearance of the floor. The most common methods are single or double broadcast, which refer to the number of times the vinyl chips are broadcast into the resinous base coat. A single broadcast is when the chips are applied only once, creating a partial coverage of the floor. A double broadcast is when the chips are applied twice, creating a full coverage of the floor. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are as follows:
DOUBLE BROADCAST
This method is slower, harder, and more expensive than single broadcast, as it requires more material and labor. However, it also produces a thicker and more uniform floor, as the base coat is fully covered, and the chips are more densely packed. A double broadcast floor may also be more durable and resistant to wear and tear, as the chips are more embedded in the base coat. A double broadcast floor is suitable for medium to heavy traffic areas, such as commercial, industrial, and institutional spaces.
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SINGLE BROADCAST
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This method is faster, easier, and cheaper than double broadcast, as it requires less material and labor. However, it also produces a thinner and less uniform floor, as some of the base coat may be exposed and the chips may not be evenly distributed. A single broadcast floor may also be less durable and resistant to wear and tear, as the chips are less embedded in the base coat. A single broadcast floor is suitable for light to medium traffic areas, such as garages, basements, and residential spaces.