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Flake Floor Coating Des Moines

Flake (also called chip) floors are the standard finish for garages, basements, and shops across the Des Moines metro, and for good reason: the vinyl flake hides slab repairs, adds traction, resists wear, and comes in dozens of blends. Colin Coatings installs full-broadcast flake floors with a polyaspartic topcoat, most in a single day.

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What a Flake Floor Is

A flake floor is a pigmented base coat (epoxy or polyurea), a full broadcast of vinyl flake "to refusal" so no base shows through, a scrape and vacuum, and a clear polyaspartic topcoat. The result is a textured, terrazzo-like surface 20 to 30 mils thick. "Light broadcast" or "partial flake" floors sprinkle flake over a solid color; they cost less but show every roller mark and every future scratch. We install full broadcast only.

Flake sizes1/4" (standard), 1/8" (finer, smoother), 1/16" (micro), and 1" (bold). Blends: 40+ stock blends from Tuxedo, Gravel, Domino, and Cabin Fever to custom mixes matched to your trim or cabinets.

Close-up of full broadcast Tuxedo flake floor coating in a Des Moines garage
Flake floor color sample boards from Colin Coatings Des Moines

Where Flake Floors Work Best

  • Garages — hides pitting and crack repair; traction when wet or snowy. → Garage floor coatings
  • Basements — durable, slip-resistant, finished look without carpet. → Basement floor coatings
  • Shops, pole barns & workshops — abrasion resistance under equipment. → Shop floors
  • Laundry & mudrooms, commercial back-of-house, locker rooms
  • Patios, porches & steps — with an exterior-rated polyaspartic topcoat. → Exterior coatings

Flake Floor Cost in Des Moines

Fine or micro flake and custom blends add slightly. Itemized estimate after a free inspection.

Why Colin Coatings for Flake Floors

Full broadcast, every floor.

No light-broadcast shortcuts. Diamond grinding. The flake is only as good as the bond under it. Polyaspartic topcoat for UV stability and hot-tire resistance. One-day installs on most garages. Physical sample boards so you see the blend in your own light.

Flake Floor Questions

Is a flake floor slippery?
Less than a smooth coating; the flake texture adds grip. We can add extra anti-slip aggregate to the topcoat for wet areas.
Does flake hide cracks and repairs?
Yes. That's one of its biggest advantages over solid-color and metallic floors. Repaired cracks and pits disappear under a full broadcast.
Flake epoxy or flake polyaspartic?
The flake is the same; the difference is the resin. We use a polyurea or epoxy base and always a polyaspartic topcoat for UV stability. → Polyaspartic vs epoxy
How do I clean a flake floor?
Broom, shop vac, or hose. Neutral cleaner for stains. No harsh solvents needed.
Can I see the colors in person?
Yes. We bring sample boards to every estimate.

Service Areas

Colin Coatings Des Moines installs flake floor coatings in Des Moines, Iowa, and the surrounding metro. Reach us at (515) 320-8883 or colincoatingsdesmoines.com.

Des MoinesAnkenyWest Des MoinesWaukeeUrbandaleJohnstonCliveAltoonaGrimesBondurantPleasant HillNorwalkPolk CityWindsor HeightsIndianolaAdelVan MeterBoonevillePrairie City
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