Choosing between flake and metallic epoxy flooring? Learn which option fits your space, your style, and your lifestyle best.
Flake vs. Metallic Epoxy Floors: What’s the Difference?
If you’re looking to upgrade your garage, home gym, shop, or even a commercial space, epoxy flooring is one of the most durable and attractive solutions on the market. But once you start researching, you’ll find there are two main types to choose from: flake epoxy floors and metallic epoxy floors.
At Artisan Design Concepts, we specialize in both systems and help clients all over the Coachella Valley—from Palm Springs to La Quinta—choose the right finish for their space. Here’s a simple breakdown of each option and how to decide which one is right for you.
What Are Flake Epoxy Floors?
Flake epoxy flooring uses a multi-layer system where decorative vinyl chips (flakes) are broadcast into a tinted base coat, then sealed with a durable polyaspartic topcoat. These floors are most commonly seen in garages, workshops, and commercial spaces.
Key Benefits of Flake Floors:
- Slip-Resistant Texture – The flakes provide grip, reducing the risk of slipping on wet floors.
- Durability & Easy Maintenance – With our polyaspartic topcoat, these floors hold up to cars, tools, pets, and spills.
- Great at Hiding Dust & Dirt – Perfect for garages and high-traffic areas.
- Customizable Colors – Choose flake blends that match your home or brand colors.
What Are Metallic Epoxy Floors?
Metallic epoxy flooring involves mixing metallic pigments into the epoxy resin to create swirling, 3D-like visual effects. These floors are poured to create depth and movement, making each project a true one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Key Benefits of Metallic Floors:
- High-End, Reflective Finish – Ideal for modern homes, showrooms, or statement spaces.
- Endless Design Options – Mimic marble, lava, ocean waves, or abstract art.
- Seamless & Glossy – Easy to clean and stunning to look at.
- Perfect for Interiors – Especially popular in kitchens, game rooms, salons, or creative spaces.
Flake vs. Metallic: Which Epoxy Floor Is Right for You?
| Feature | Flake Epoxy Floors | Metallic Epoxy Floors |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Garages, Shops, Utility Rooms | Interiors, Showrooms, High End Garages |
| Traction | High (textured) | Medium (can be top-coated for grip) |
| Design Style | Clean, Practical, Textured | Bold, Artistic |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Customization | Moderate (color blends) | High (effects, colors, patterns) |
| UV Resistance | High (with polyaspartic topcoat) | High (with UV-stable systems) |
Why Choose Artisan Design Concepts?
We don’t just install epoxy—we custom design each floor based on your space, lifestyle, and goals. Whether you want a metallic epoxy floor in your ADU or a durable flake system for your garage, we use only UV-stable, professional-grade coatings to ensure long-lasting results—even in the desert heat.
We serve all of Palm Desert, Indio, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, Cathedral City, and surrounding areas, and we take pride in quality, craftsmanship, and creativity.
