Decorative Flake & Chip Systems — Vancouver BC
Flake Epoxy Flooring Vancouver
Full-broadcast vinyl chip epoxy systems for Vancouver garages, basements, and commercial spaces. Slip-resistant, low-maintenance, and available in hundreds of colour blends.
Flake Epoxy Flooring in Vancouver — What It Is and What It Costs
Flake epoxy flooring — also called chip epoxy, broadcast flake, or decorative vinyl chip — is the most widely installed residential epoxy system in Vancouver. It costs $6–8 per square foot for a complete three-coat installation: epoxy primer, pigmented base coat with a full broadcast of decorative vinyl chips, and a clear polyaspartic topcoat. A standard two-car garage (450–550 sq ft) runs $2,700–$4,400 installed.
The system works by broadcasting vinyl chip flakes — available in dozens of colour blends, from charcoal and grey to tan, beige, blue, and custom mixes — into a wet epoxy base coat at full coverage or partial coverage density. Once the base cures, the floor is scraped flat and sealed with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat. The result is a seamless, slip-resistant surface that conceals concrete imperfections and hides dirt far better than a solid colour system.
Flake epoxy outperforms solid colour in one important way: it hides dust, debris, and minor scuffs between cleanings, making it the practical choice for Vancouver garages where wet tires, tracked-in grit, and road salt are daily realities. It also provides better slip resistance than a smooth solid finish — a real consideration in a climate where condensation on cold slabs is common. All installations include ASTM moisture testing and comply with WorkSafeBC standards for epoxy application.
Last updated: June 2026
Available Flake Colour Blends
These 28 blends are a curated highlight from a catalogue of hundreds of available colours — we have selected them to show the breadth of the range across families. If you have a specific colour in mind that you do not see here, ask on your site visit. The full catalogue covers warm neutrals, cool greys, earth tones, bold primaries, and stone-chip blends in multiple chip sizes. All colours shown are available in 1/4" standard chip. Fine chip (1/8" and 1/16") available on request.
These are 28 highlighted blends from a much larger available catalogue. If you have a colour in mind that is not shown, mention it at your assessment — we carry hundreds of blends and can source specific colours on request. Colour representation on screen is approximate; chip appearance varies by broadcast density, base coat colour, lighting conditions, and topcoat sheen.
Flake Epoxy Flooring — At a Glance
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| System Type | Vinyl chip broadcast over epoxy base |
| Coverage Options | Full broadcast (100%) or partial (50–70%) |
| Chip Sizes | 1/4" standard, 1/8" fine, custom blends available |
| Topcoat | UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic |
| Slip Resistance | High — recommended for garages and wet areas |
| 2026 Rate | $6–8 per sq ft installed |
Flake Epoxy Cost in Vancouver — 2026 Rates
All pricing includes diamond grinding, ASTM moisture test, primer, flake base coat, and polyaspartic topcoat. Surface condition and square footage are confirmed on the free on-site assessment.
| Application | Typical Size | 2026 Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Flake Epoxy — Single Garage | 200–300 sq ft | $1,200–$2,400 |
| Flake Epoxy — Double Garage | 400–550 sq ft | $2,400–$4,400 |
| Flake Epoxy — Triple Garage | 600–800 sq ft | $3,600–$6,400 |
| Flake Epoxy — Basement | 500–1,000 sq ft | $3,000–$8,000 |
| Flake Epoxy — Commercial | 1,000+ sq ft | Quote only |
| Moisture-Mitigating Primer Upgrade | Where MVER is elevated | $0.75–$1.50/sq ft add-on |
Pricing confirmed after free on-site assessment. See our full 2026 cost guide for all systems.
How We Install Flake Epoxy Flooring in Vancouver
Every installation follows this sequence. Surface preparation and moisture testing are never skipped regardless of system type.
Get a Free Flake Epoxy Quote
Tell us about your space — size, current condition, and preferred colour style. We respond within 24 hours and arrange a free on-site assessment with chip samples.
Flake Epoxy Flooring — FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear on every flake epoxy flooring quote call in Vancouver.