Epoxy Flake

Your floor is the foundation of your space, but for too many LaSalle homeowners, a garage or basement floor is a dull, grey, and uninspired surface. It’s a purely functional slab of concrete, often marred by stains and cracks. What if that floor could be a canvas? At R&R Concrete Solutions, we transform boring concrete into a durable work of art with our custom epoxy flake floors. This premier flooring system marries industrial-grade strength with limitless design possibilities, giving you a surface that is as tough as it is beautiful. To explore the art of durable design for your home, call our LaSalle team today at 815-830-9470.

An epoxy flake floor is the ultimate upgrade for any concrete surface, moving beyond a simple single-color coating to a multi-dimensional, textured finish. By embedding multi-colored vinyl flakes into a high-performance epoxy base and sealing them with a crystal-clear topcoat, we create a floor that has the appearance of polished granite or terrazzo. It’s the most popular and effective way to get a premium, customized, and long-lasting garage coating or basement floor in the Illinois Valley.

What Are Epoxy Flake Floors? Where Design Meets Strength

An epoxy flake floor is a seamless flooring system built in multiple layers, each serving a critical purpose. It is far more than just adding some colored chips to paint. This robust system includes:

• A powerful, moisture-mitigating epoxy primer that bonds deep within the concrete.
• A thick, pigmented epoxy basecoat that provides the foundational color and strength.
• A full broadcast of multi-colored vinyl flakes (or chips) that are distributed across the entire wet surface to achieve 100% coverage.
• An industrial-strength, UV-stable polyaspartic clear coat that locks everything in place and provides the final protective, wearable surface.

This layered construction creates a robust, fused surface that is significantly thicker and more durable than a standard epoxy floor. The result is a visually stunning floor with unparalleled resistance to impacts, chemicals, and abrasions.

The Power of the Flake: Benefits Beyond Beauty

While the aesthetic appeal is the first thing you’ll notice, the functional advantages of a full flake system are what make it a wise investment for your LaSalle property.

Infinite Design Possibilities

Your floor should reflect your style. With epoxy flake floors, you are the designer. We offer a vast selection of pre-made color blends, from subtle, earthy tones to bold, modern metallic mixes. Better yet, we can work with you to create a completely custom color combination to match your decor, your favorite sports team, or your workshop’s color scheme.

Enhanced Durability and Texture

The dense layer of vinyl flakes adds significant thickness and mass to the flooring system, dramatically increasing its ability to absorb impacts from dropped tools or equipment. This multi-layered build also provides a subtle texture that enhances traction underfoot without making the floor difficult to clean, offering a safer surface than smooth coatings.

A Flawless Finish that Lasts

One of the most practical benefits of the flake system is its ability to camouflage minor imperfections in the concrete substrate. The multi-tonal, textured pattern also helps to hide everyday dust and dirt, meaning your floor looks cleaner for longer between sweepings. It’s a forgiving surface that is perfect for high-traffic areas.

Our Meticulous Process for Epoxy Flake Floors

Achieving a seamless, granite-like appearance requires precision and an uncompromising commitment to process. We ensure every step is done right for a floor that will last for decades.

1. Consultation & Custom Blend Selection: We start by understanding your vision and helping you select or create the perfect vinyl flake blend for your space.
2. Foundation Preparation: We begin with diamond grinding the concrete to create the ideal surface profile. If your concrete is uneven or has settled, this is the stage where we would perform our slabjacking service to ensure a level foundation before proceeding.
3. Basecoat & Full Flake Broadcast: We apply the pigmented epoxy basecoat and, while it’s wet, broadcast your chosen flakes to complete saturation. This “full broadcast” technique ensures a uniform, dense pattern with no bare spots.
4. Scraping & Sealing: Once cured, we scrape the floor to remove any loose, vertical flakes, creating the final texture. Then, we apply the crystal-clear polyaspartic topcoat, which provides superior protection and a beautiful, easy-to-clean sheen.

For more technical insight into the value of layered flooring, industry resources like this overview of full-chip systems provide excellent background information.

Why R&R is LaSalle’s Choice for Decorative Concrete

When you want a custom epoxy flake floor, you need a contractor who is both a technical expert and an artist. The team at R&R Concrete Solutions prides itself on our meticulous attention to detail and our ability to bring our clients’ visions to life. As a local, family-owned business, we are committed to delivering a higher standard of quality and service. We understand that while a flake floor is beautiful, its primary job is to protect your concrete. That’s why we handle every aspect of the job, from initial deep cleaning with our wash and seal prep to the final coat.

While an epoxy flake system is ideal for garages and basements, we also offer other unique decorative options for other areas of your home, such as our incredible Concrete Wood finishes for patios or the highly flexible GraniFlex system for pool decks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Epoxy Flake Floors

Is the finished floor surface rough because of the flakes?

The floor will have a pleasant, subtle texture, often compared to an orange peel. It is not rough or jagged. We scrape the floor to ensure it’s comfortable to walk on and very easy to clean with a standard mop or squeegee. We can also adjust the level of texture to your preference.

Can I really create my own custom color combination?

Absolutely. While we have many popular pre-designed blends, we can order individual flake colors and mix them to create a one-of-a-kind look for your LaSalle home. This is one of the best features of the epoxy flake system.

How long does it take to install an epoxy flake floor?

A standard two-car garage floor typically takes 2 to 3 days to install. This allows for proper curing time between each critical step: preparation, basecoat/flake application, and the final clear topcoat. The floor is usually ready for foot traffic 24 hours after completion and vehicle traffic after 72 hours.