Once you have decided on an epoxy floor, the next question is which finish to choose. The three most popular options – flake, metallic/marble, and solid color – look very different and suit different spaces and budgets. Here is how to choose.
Flake (chip) epoxy
Flake epoxy blends decorative vinyl chips into the coating for a textured, speckled look. It is the most popular residential finish: it hides minor imperfections, adds slip resistance, and comes in endless colour blends.
- Best for: garages, basements, workshops.
- Pros: durable, hides flaws, great traction.
Learn more about our flake epoxy system.
Metallic and marble epoxy
Metallic epoxy uses pigmented resins that swirl together to create dramatic, three-dimensional, marble-like effects. No two floors are ever identical.
- Best for: showrooms, retail, modern basements.
- Pros: stunning, high-end, completely unique.
See our metallic and marble epoxy system.
Solid color epoxy
Solid color epoxy delivers a clean, uniform, professional finish in a single colour. It is the most budget-friendly option and the easiest to keep spotless.
- Best for: commercial spaces, garages, warehouses.
- Pros: affordable, clean, easy to maintain.
Explore our solid color epoxy system.
Which should you choose?
Want practical and forgiving? Go flake. Want a showpiece? Go metallic/marble. Want clean and economical? Go solid color. Not sure? Contact Olipoxy and we will help you choose.
