The Two Best Choices for Your Garage Floor

When you decide to upgrade your garage floor, you will quickly find that "epoxy" is the best solution. But this leads to the main question: should you choose a flake system or a quartz sand system? Both are excellent, but they are designed for different needs. Flake offers a beautiful, smooth finish, while quartz offers extreme durability.

What Is a Flake Epoxy Floor?

A flake epoxy floor is the most popular choice for a residential garage. The process involves applying a base coat of epoxy, broadcasting lightweight vinyl flakes over the surface, and then sealing it with a clear topcoat. This system is famous for its beautiful, multi-colored, "terrazzo" or "showroom" look. It’s a huge upgrade from plain concrete and is perfect for a clean, finished garage.

What Is a Quartz Sand Epoxy Floor?

A quartz sand system is a heavier-duty, high-performance floor. This system uses a thick epoxy base coat, but instead of vinyl flakes, it is broadcast with a full layer of real quartz minerals. It is then sealed with a high-strength polyaspartic topcoat. This creates a floor that is incredibly strong, with a fine, "granite-like" texture.

The Main Difference: Impact and Durability

Here is the key difference: a vinyl flake is a soft, decorative chip, while quartz is a hard, strong mineral. If you use your garage as a true workshop and frequently drop heavy tools, a wrench, or a jack, the quartz system is the clear winner. The rock-hard quartz minerals give the floor superior impact and scratch resistance. A flake floor is strong, but a quartz floor is tougher.

Comparing Texture and Safety

Flake floors are typically sealed smooth. While this looks great, it can become slippery when wet. A quartz floor has a fine, sandpaper-like texture built right in. This texture provides excellent slip resistance, making it a much safer surface for a garage that might see wet tires or spills. The Right Way team can add a slip-resistant additive to a flake floor, but quartz has this safety feature naturally.

Which Floor Is Right for Your Garage?

If your garage is mainly for parking cars and light storage, and you love that bright, smooth, showroom look, a flake epoxy floor is an excellent choice. If your garage is a high-traffic workshop, or you want the absolute best in durability and slip resistance, the quartz sand system is the superior long-term investment. Contact Right Way today for a free consultation to compare samples right in your Vero Beach garage.

Is the textured quartz floor difficult to clean?
No, it is very easy. The quartz is completely sealed by a non-porous topcoat. Dirt, dust, and spills sit on the surface, not in the texture. It can be easily cleaned with a hose, a broom, or a soft-bristle brush and water.
Is a quartz system more expensive than a flake system?
Yes, a quartz sand system is a premium upgrade and typically costs more than a standard flake floor. This is due to the higher cost of the quartz mineral materials and the often thicker, multi-layer application process.
Can a flake floor be made less slippery?
Yes. We can mix a fine, clear additive into the final topcoat of a flake floor. This creates a slightly rougher texture to improve grip without significantly changing the floor's smooth appearance.

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