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Full-broadcast flake epoxy flooring installed in a Vancouver BC garage by Epoxy Floor Vancouver

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.

Call (604) 742-9479 — free estimate for any Vancouver floor

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.

Hundreds of Colours Available
The 28 blends below are a curated sample — not the full range. We install the complete catalogue including colours not shown here. If you have something specific in mind, bring it up at your free on-site assessment and we will source it.
Houndstooth flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — black white grey chip blend
Houndstooth
Suave flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — black white grey chip blend
Suave
Quicksilver flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — dark grey chip blend
Quicksilver
Polar flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — light grey white chip blend
Polar
Raven flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — near-black with white and blue accent chips
Raven
Weathered Gray flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — medium grey chip blend
Weathered Gray
Madden flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — black white chip blend
Madden
Orbit flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — blue black white chip blend
Orbit
Cam flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — teal blue black white chip blend
Cam
Tidal Wave flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — pale blue grey white chip blend
Tidal Wave
Birch Bark flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — navy white grey beige chip blend
Birch Bark
Thyme flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — grey green white chip blend
Thyme
Merino flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — slate navy gold white chip blend
Merino
Loon flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — warm neutral tan beige grey chip blend
Loon
Cannoli flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — cream beige tan white chip blend
Cannoli
Sand Dollar flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — cream white beige chip blend
Sand Dollar
Buffalo flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — brown tan cream chip blend
Buffalo
Chickadee flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — warm neutral grey beige chip blend
Chickadee
Dingo flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — terracotta rust grey cream chip blend
Dingo
Sparrow flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — dark brown rust grey tan chip blend
Sparrow
Metapelite stone flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — grey beige warm stone chip blend
Metapelite
Lanai Gray stone flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — pure grey stone chip blend
Lanai Gray
Carbon stone flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — deep black stone chip blend
Carbon
Feldspar stone flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — warm brown tan stone chip blend
Feldspar
Soldier flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — red navy white chip blend
Soldier
Daredevil flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — black red white chip blend
Daredevil
Steel City flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — black yellow red blue white chip blend
Steel City
Black Ice flake epoxy flooring Vancouver — near-black with blue white accent chips
Black Ice

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

SpecificationDetail
System TypeVinyl chip broadcast over epoxy base
Coverage OptionsFull broadcast (100%) or partial (50–70%)
Chip Sizes1/4" standard, 1/8" fine, custom blends available
TopcoatUV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic
Slip ResistanceHigh — 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.

ApplicationTypical Size2026 Rate
Flake Epoxy — Single Garage200–300 sq ft$1,200–$2,400
Flake Epoxy — Double Garage400–550 sq ft$2,400–$4,400
Flake Epoxy — Triple Garage600–800 sq ft$3,600–$6,400
Flake Epoxy — Basement500–1,000 sq ft$3,000–$8,000
Flake Epoxy — Commercial1,000+ sq ftQuote only
Moisture-Mitigating Primer UpgradeWhere 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.

01
Site Assessment
On-site visit to evaluate the slab, check for prior coatings, map cracks and drainage grade.
02
ASTM Moisture Testing
F1869 calcium chloride or F2170 RH probe test on every slab — non-negotiable before any coating.
03
Diamond Grinding
Planetary grinder opens the concrete surface to CSP 2–3 — the profile required for mechanical adhesion.
04
Crack & Joint Repair
Polyurea crack fill and joint treatment on all visible cracks, spalls, and control joints.
05
Primer Coat
Low-viscosity epoxy primer saturated into the prepared concrete. Moisture-mitigating primer applied where MVER is elevated.
06
Base Coat
Primary epoxy or polyaspartic layer applied at specified mil thickness. Flake or colour chip broadcast where selected.
07
Topcoat Seal
Aliphatic polyaspartic or urethane topcoat for UV stability, abrasion resistance, and the specified finish level.
08
Cure & Handoff
Foot traffic in 24 hrs, vehicle in 72 hrs, full cure in 7 days. Written care guide included.

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.

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Flake Epoxy Flooring — FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear on every flake epoxy flooring quote call in Vancouver.

Flake epoxy flooring — also called chip epoxy or broadcast vinyl — is a three-coat epoxy system where decorative vinyl chips are broadcast into a wet epoxy base coat and sealed with a clear polyaspartic topcoat. The chips create a speckled, terrazzo-like appearance with excellent slip resistance and colour variety. It is the most commonly installed residential epoxy system in Vancouver.
Flake epoxy flooring in Vancouver costs $6–8 per sq ft for a complete installation. A single-car garage (200–300 sq ft) runs $1,200–$2,400. A double-car garage (400–550 sq ft) runs $2,400–$4,400. Pricing includes diamond grinding, ASTM moisture testing, primer, base coat, full flake broadcast, and polyaspartic topcoat.
A professionally installed flake epoxy floor in Vancouver typically lasts 10–20 years in residential garages. The polyaspartic topcoat provides UV and abrasion resistance. BC's coastal climate means moisture testing is mandatory — a properly moisture-tested and primed slab reaches the full lifespan. Skipping moisture testing is the primary cause of premature delamination on Vancouver flake floors.
We offer dozens of standard colour blends — charcoal and grey, black and white, tan and beige, earth tones, blue blends, and custom combinations. Chip size options are 1/4" standard, 1/8" fine, and mixed-size blends. Full broadcast (100% coverage) gives a seamless, opaque chip surface. Partial broadcast (50–70%) shows more of the base coat colour through the chip layer.
For most Vancouver residential garages, yes. Flake epoxy hides dust, wet tire marks, and scuffs better than solid colour — which makes imperfections and daily debris very visible. Flake also provides better slip resistance on a surface that sees condensation, wet boots, and tracked-in grit from BC roads. Solid colour is the better choice for commercial showrooms and spaces where a clean, uniform appearance is the priority.