Decorative Flake & Chip Systems in Vancouver BC
Flake Epoxy Flooring Vancouver
Full-broadcast vinyl chip epoxy systems for Vancouver garages, basements, and commercial spaces. Anti-slip, 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 vinyl flake, chip epoxy, broadcast flake, or decorative vinyl chip) is the most widely installed residential epoxy system in Vancouver. It costs $6 to $12 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 (400 to 500 sq ft) typically runs $2,400 to $4,000 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 joint-free, 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, which makes 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. If you are comparing coating options before committing, our Vancouver garage floor coating guide ranks every system from latex paint through professional epoxy, including realistic lifespan and cost data for each. Comparing a hardware store can to a real coating? See epoxy floor paint vs epoxy coating.
Last updated: June 2026
Available Flake Colour Blends (Chips and Sprinkles)
Flake, chips and sprinkles are three names for the same vinyl broadcast. These 28 blends are a curated highlight from a catalogue of hundreds of standard colours, selected to show the breadth of the range across families. Two standard blends can also be mixed on site for a combination of your own. A note on light floors: white and pale blends brighten a garage and make dropped hardware easy to find, but they show tire marks and mud faster than a mid-grey, so most Vancouver garages land on a grey or a grey-and-tan blend. 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 to 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 |
| Materials | Professional-grade, low-VOC systems from top North American manufacturers |
| 2026 Rate | $6 to $12 per sq ft installed |
Ranges are typical Vancouver market pricing. See our full Vancouver epoxy flooring cost guide for detailed by-system and by-project pricing.
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 | 250 to 300 sq ft | $2,000 to $3,500 |
| Flake Epoxy: Two-Car Garage | 400 to 500 sq ft | $2,000 to $4,000 |
| Flake Epoxy: Three-Car / Oversized | 700 to 900 sq ft | $3,500 to $7,500 |
| Flake Epoxy: Basement | 500 to 800 sq ft | $3,000 to $7,500 |
| Flake Epoxy: Commercial | 1,000+ sq ft | Quote only |
| Heavier Prep | Deep grinding, crack & pitting repair, moisture mitigation | Assessed on site · in your written quote |
Floors under roughly 350 sq ft are quoted as a flat project price rather than by the square foot, since setup, mobilization and prep equipment don't scale down with the job. Final cost depends on the condition and prep of your slab; GST (5%) additional. 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 Warranty: Coverage by System
Every floor we install is backed by a full written warranty, provided with your quote. We install professional-grade, low-VOC systems from top North American manufacturers, and coverage is tiered by the system you choose.
| System | Exterior | Interior |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Day flake system Polyaspartic base · full flake broadcast · polyaspartic topcoat | 5 years | 10 years |
| 2-Day flake system Epoxy primer · pigmented polyurea base · full flake broadcast · polyaspartic topcoat | 10 years | 20 years |
Coverage includes adhesion failure, delamination, peeling, yellowing or ambering, and hot-tire pickup. Not sure which system fits your floor? Compare the 1-Day and 2-Day flake systems.
Flake Epoxy Flooring FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear on every flake epoxy flooring quote call in Vancouver.