Colour Flakes are the little explosions of colours that can help in creating a beautiful space. Colour flakes are now growing in popularity. Now, these are not only being used for residential places but also for commercial and garages. The colour flakes are in great demand. People call us and ask us if they can get the flakes sprinkled on epoxy floors or not. Yes, these coloured flakes can be used to enhance the look or epoxy, making it even more vibrant.  

Tuff Build offers different flake flooring finishes such as 

• Ultra-flake 
• Mica flake 
• Hyper flake 
• Glitter 
• Metallic flake  

To know more about the types of flakes, click here.    

The flake paint chips are available in black and white and other different colours, styles, textures, sizes and blending options.  

Due to the unique properties of the coloured flake paint chips, you can even get complete customization of the floor.   

Decorative colour flakes are normally installed with epoxy floor coatings, urethane floor coatings, or other resinous flooring systems.  

With smooth installation and careful design, decorative colour flakes can reach optimal appearance, provide smooth texture and can match any décor.   

In this blog, you will get to know more about coloured flakes paint chips. Keep reading.    

What are Colour Flakes? 

The Basics 

Colour flakes are decorative flakes, colour chips, vinyl colour chips, or flecks. These are specially formulated polymer paint aggregates which are utilized to improve the aesthetic attributes of resinous flooring systems.  

It is made with the combination of acrylic and vinyl resins. It is normally composed of organic minerals, resin materials, additives and other pigments.  

The thickness of the thin flake is normally 4-5 mils. Colour flakes come in different shapes and sizes and in a standardized range. These can be custom blended to reach optimal appearance and texture qualities with a resinous flooring system just to match the décor.    

Decorative Flake Resinous Flooring System 

Three coat system is used for decorative flake resinous flooring system.  

The three-coating systems consist of the following: 

* A coat of primer. 

* A base coat. 

* A colour flake broadcast layer, and a topcoat to further protect the surface. 

Double Broadcast Decorative Flake Resinous Flooring System 

If you want to have a full broadcast colour flake floor, it is recommended that you go for a double broadcast decorative flake system. This will give you durability, and optimal appearance.  

This is a widely used system among the customers and has been proved to be the best as it lasts longer and keeps the look of the floor attractive for many years.   

Colour Flake Size Profile Options 

When choosing a colour flake design, size matters. Generally, colour flakes are available in six standardized size ranges such as: 

• Original (1”), 1/2”, 1/4”, 1/8”, 1/16”, and 1/32”.  

Each size profile distinctively influences the look of the overall décor.  

Larger colour flake sizes are random in shape and offer a broad range of dimensions. On the other hand, smaller flakes are more consistent in shape and size as these are reduced.  

Application Coverage Rates 

Application coverage rates will give you an estimate of the quantity of colour flakes you would need to complete the flooring project. 

Even though coverage rates vary depending on the techniques of the application, here are some common application coverage rates that can be used as good references.  

Colour Choices: Solid Colour Options 

Unlike traditional flooring options, decorative colour flakes are available in different colours, sizes and styles that can be customized as already mentioned above.   

You can be creative with the floor and create individuality with the custom flake floor. You can incorporate colour schemes by matching them with the surrounding construction materials and blend them to unite the design characters of the environment.   

Or you can even experiment with the set of dissimilar colours at opposite ends of the spectrum to create a dramatic or contrasting effect. Or you can even provide a calming effect by pairing similar colours.  

Blend Colours 

Colour flake manufacturers have also made the process a little easier by customizing many colours to suit the aesthetic and ergonomic requirements of different flooring environments.  

Basecoat Colour Options 

You do not have to worry about basecoat colour if you have selected the full broadcast system. If partial coverage is picked, make sure you choose a basecoat colour that matches the colours of your flakes and suits the rest of the ambiance. Here are the famous basecoat colours: 

· Colour Flakes Advantages and Limitations 

There are a lot of recommended application environments for decorative colour flake flooring systems, including, but not limited to the following:  

• Auto dealerships 
• Laboratories 
• Banquet halls 
• Laundromats 
• Bars, pubs and taverns 
• Lunch rooms 
• Basements 

Other are the night clubs, bathrooms, offices, bowling alleys, pet stores, butcher shops, pharmaceutical plants, cafeterias, pool decks, churches, public municipalities, clean rooms, restaurants, commercial kitchens, restrooms, corridors, retail stores, dog kennels, salons, food processing plants, schools, garage floors, showrooms, stadium hallways, greenhouses, sunrooms, and more… 

Colour Flakes Flooring System Benefits  

• Durable  

Resinous flooring systems provide high-quality chemical and abrasion-resistance over pre-engineered floors. 

• Decorative  

With these, you get to enhance your high-performance flooring environment by adding custom colour and textures to complement any decor. 

• Economical  

Colour flakes resinous flooring systems provide an affordable solution to pre-engineered floors.   

• Safe and slip-resistance  

Colour flakes resinous flooring media provides an orange-peel texture which increases the safety and slip-resistance of the floor.  

• Easy Cleaning  

These floors are wax-free so cleaning them or taking care of them is easy. You would only need soap and water. 

• Monolithic  

Resinous flooring also provides a seamless flow of wall-to-wall beauty which does not collect moisture, dirt or even germs.  

• Low Sound  

Resinous flooring systems provide a seamless and flexible surface that deadens the noise of carts and foot traffic.  

• Renewable  

After years of use, you must efficiently revitalize the resinous flooring system by applying a new topcoat.   

Colour Flakes Limitations 

• Colour flakes are random in shapes which might not provide optimal aesthetics.  
• Flakes sizes can be slightly different from box to box because of the manufacturing process, the blending process, and damages during transportation. 
• Experienced colour flake professional installers can notice the difference and avoid uneven distribution while broadcasting. This won’t be an issue for a full broadcast system or even for a double broadcast system. 
• The colour pigmentation in colour flakes is UV stable. However, the specifications for the UV stability and environmental durability of your coating system, especially the topcoat, will determine the outdoor suitability. Epoxy topcoats will amber or even show discolouring problems if exposed to UV for long hours.  

For any flooring requirements, contact Tuff Build, the best epoxy flooring service provider in Melbourne.