Epoxy floor coatings are valued for their strength, durability, chemical resistance, clean finish, and easy maintenance. Additives to epoxy formulas, such as color flakes, natural micas, and color granules, create a personalized appearance to meet your interior design goals. All additives bring their own look and feel underfoot. Some blends, especially with granules, boost durability and traction. Nevada Custom Coatings helps homeowners and businesses strike the right balance when it comes to using additives with epoxy surfaces.
Decorative Flakes for Light Texturing
Vinyl flakes are a common addition to epoxy flooring. Available in single or multi-color options, these flakes sit under the topcoat and create a lightly textured surface. A full broadcast flake floor is recommended for high-traffic areas because it promotes durability. The flakes spread the wear and tear over multiple flake edges, rather than an flat plane. Our epoxy coating specialists can help you decide what is best for your space.
Mica Flakes for Flash
Mica pigments create beautiful metallic and pearlescent looks. Micas offer a smoother finish and more flash than flake systems. That fancy shine is still durable, especially when paired with a quality topcoat. When planning for a slip-resistant floor in areas with high amounts of water and moisture, micas may not be your best choice. Additives that give epoxy floors grip can limit the shine of your floor, so other texturing options may work better than micas in these situations.
Quartz and Granules for Strength and Safety
The most aggressive texture for epoxy flooring comes from the addition of quartz and polymer granules. Areas such as commercial kitchen floors and industrial warehouse spaces often rely on this addition to their epoxy floor system for the safety of staff members. The granules form a dense, impact-resistant surface with excellent slip resistance. Heavy equipment and constant foot traffic cause less visible wear.
It is essential to understand that the same texture that boosts safety can require additional cleaning. A regular maintenance schedule is important for highly textured epoxy floors. The good news is that a high quality topcoat helps reduce buildup and makes maintenance more manageable.
Finding the Right Balance
Designing an epoxy floor takes careful consideration of the area and the goals of the business or homeowner. Strength, durability, traction, visual appeal, and ease of cleaning all matter. Understanding your epoxy additive options allows you to create a floor design you love. But you don’t have to design your floor on your own! Nevada Custom Coatings is pleased to partner with you, evaluating each floor before making recommendations to meet your parameters. Contact us for a free consultation today!
