Decorative Flake Flooring in Paradise Valley, AZ
- Full broadcast
- Custom blends
- Light texture
A flake floor is the hard-working finish that still looks good. Thousands of vinyl chips are thrown into a wet base coat until the whole surface is covered, then sealed under a clear. The result hides the fine dust that blows in from desert landscaping, adds a little texture underfoot and comes in almost any color mix.
We install flake in garages, casitas, workshops and covered patios across Paradise Valley.
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What you get
Where the color comes from.
The color of a flake floor comes from the chips, not paint. After grinding and priming, a pigmented body coat goes down and the crew throws chip by hand across it, working until no wet resin shows. That's called full broadcast, and it's what gives the floor its thickness and even look.
Once the body cures, the loose chip is scraped and vacuumed off and a clear topcoat seals everything in. The clear sets the sheen and texture, from a slightly rough natural finish to a smoother, glossier feel.
Typical build for this system, top to bottom. Select a layer.
Why choose it
Why flake is the most requested finish.
It hides dust
The speckle disguises granite fines and tracked-in dirt between cleanings.
It forgives marks
Small scuffs and tire marks blend into the pattern instead of standing out.
It grips better
Chip adds mild texture, and the clear coat can take extra grit near doors.
It matches the house
Blends can pick up the tones in stucco, stone, cabinets and pavers.
Options
Choosing chip size and blend.
We'll talk through both at the visit and bring samples so you can see them in your own light.
Chip size
Quarter-inch chip is the standard garage look, with a clear speckle you can see from the doorway. Smaller chip reads as a finer, granite-like texture and suits casitas and interior rooms.
Blend and base color
Most blends mix three to five colors. Warm tans and creams sit well with Santa Barbara and territorial homes, while gray, black and white mixes suit contemporary ones. The base coat color shows slightly at the edges, so we match it to the dominant chip.
Paradise Valley notes
Matching the materials around the house.
Paradise Valley homes use a lot of natural material: flagstone, cantera, travertine and stucco in earth tones, along with clean white and charcoal on newer builds. We bring physical chip samples to the visit and look at them against your cabinets, stucco and pavers in your own light. A blend that looks right in a showroom can look very different in a sunlit garage.
- Samples on site
- Earth-tone blends
- Modern grays
- Sun-rated clear
Install day
How a flake floor goes down.
After grinding and repairs, we prime the slab and roll the body coat in sections. The crew broadcasts chip across each section while it's wet, overlapping so there are no thin spots. When the body cures, we scrape the surface to knock down high chips and vacuum the excess.
The clear topcoat goes down last. Many flake floors are finished in one to two days, with a cure sheet for foot traffic and vehicles.
Pricing
What moves the price of a flake floor.
Flake floors use more material than a single coat, and the labor is in the broadcasting and finishing. These are the main factors.
- Area and edgesLarger open floors go faster per square foot than rooms with many corners.
- Slab conditionOld coatings, oil-soaked concrete and cracks add prep time.
- Chip blendCustom or specialty blends can cost more than standard ones.
- Clear coat buildA thicker clear or a second clear coat adds material and a step.
Afterward
Keeping a flake floor looking sharp.
Sweep or dust-mop weekly and mop with a neutral cleaner. A soft deck brush helps on textured clears. Wipe up chemical spills the same day, and use pads under kickstands and jack stands.
Where we work
Where we install this system.
We install flake floors in Paradise Valley and nearby Scottsdale, Arcadia, the Biltmore area and Phoenix. Ask if you're close by and not listed.
- Paradise Valley
- Scottsdale
- Arcadia
- Biltmore
- Phoenix
Questions
Decorative Flake Flooring: quick answers.
Anything else on your mind? Add it to your request and we will answer when we call.
Send your questionCan I see the blend before you install it?
Yes. We bring chip samples to the visit, and you can try blends in the preview on our home page to narrow down a direction first.
Is partial broadcast cheaper?
Light or partial broadcast uses less chip, but the floor is thinner and the bare base shows between chips. For garages we recommend full broadcast.
Will the chips fade in the sun?
Under a UV-stable clear, chip color holds up well near open garage doors and on covered patios.
Is a flake floor rough?
It has a mild texture. The clear coat can be built smoother or left with more grip, depending on where the floor is.
Can you match an existing flake floor?
We can get close with a similar blend, but chip lots and older clears age differently. Recoating the whole floor gives a true match.
Does flake hide cracks?
It hides filled cracks well. Cracks that are still moving can show again over time because the coating moves with the slab.
Photos
Coatings, up close.
Chip, gloss, metallic, outdoor and install shots to help you picture the options. Select a photo to see it larger.
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Free floor visit
Let's look at your concrete.
Send a few details and we'll call to book a visit. It helps to include your street or cross streets, the rough size of the space, anything you've noticed about the slab (cracks, stains, old paint or sealer) and the look you have in mind.
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We'll call you back to set up a time.