A guide on how to choose the right flake colors and density for any epoxy or polyaspartic floor project.
1. Match the Environment & Purpose.
Garages and auto shops typically opt for multi-tone gray, black, and white blends to mask tire marks, road salt, fluid drips, and everyday debris between cleans. Commercial retail and offices favor earth tones, tan blends, or subtly gray pallets to create a professional backdrop that won’t distract from retail merchandise.
2. Consider Lighting Conditions.
Lighting drastically changes how flake colors render once the topcoat is applied. Low-light spaces benefit from lighter flake blends, while high-light areas do well with dark bases that absorb heat.
3. Full Broadcast vs. Random Broadcast.
Color selection goes hand-in-hand with flake density. Full broadcast (100% coverage) leaves no base coat visible. Random broadcast allows the base coat to the primary color of the floor, so flakes that directly contrast with the base coat will offer maximum visual appeal.
Pro Tip: Don’t Forget the Base Coat Color.
When executing a full broadcast, matching the pigmented epoxy with base coat to your dominant flake color is critical. This ensures that if a floor ever experiences extreme gouging, the underlayment blends seamlessly with the flakes.
Whether you need classic gray blends, custom color mixes, or high-performance clear topcoats, Division 03 Supply stocks top-tier vinyl flakes and floor coating systems built for North Carolina contractors.