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Grey metallic epoxy floor installed by Charlec with a counter at the back of the room

Decorative Flooring

Flake, quartz, and metallic finishes for spaces people notice.

Overview

Where decorative flooring belongs

Decorative systems put design on the floor without giving up the durability of an industrial coating. Flake broadcast, quartz broadcast, and metallic epoxy each produce a distinct character — from clean and speckled to genuinely sculptural.

We install these systems in commercial lobbies, showrooms, retail, and hospitality spaces, and in custom and residential projects where the floor is meant to be a feature. Colour, texture, and gloss are chosen with you before work begins.

Typical applications

  • Commercial lobbies and common areas
  • Showrooms and retail floors
  • Hospitality and restaurant spaces
  • Offices and amenity areas
  • Custom and residential feature floors

Performance

What we weigh before recommending

  • Traffic and cleaning regime of the space
  • Gloss versus satin finish — metallic epoxy can be either
  • Colour movement — metallic finishes are deliberately one of a kind
  • Slab condition, since decorative finishes telegraph the surface beneath
  • Slip resistance appropriate to the area

System options

Flake broadcast

Coloured vinyl flakes broadcast into the coating and sealed — durable, forgiving, and available in many blends.

Quartz broadcast

Coloured quartz aggregate for added texture and slip resistance with a refined, granular appearance.

Metallic epoxy

Pigmented metallic coats worked by hand for movement and depth. Every floor is unique; finishes can be glossy or satin depending on the topcoat.

Installation

How the work runs

Flake and metallic samples being chosen with a homeowner
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  1. Colour, system, texture, and finish level are selected with you before work begins.

  2. Mechanical preparation and repairs establish a sound, clean surface.

  3. Base colour, flake or quartz broadcast, or hand-worked metallic layers are installed per system.

  4. Where the system calls for it, the cured base is lightly sanded so the next coat bonds tightly.

  5. The signature layer goes down — for example the metallic epoxy design coat, hand-worked to create your colour movement.

  6. The specified topcoat seals the system, in the agreed gloss or satin finish.

Preparation & detailing

  • Mechanical grinding and repairs before any decorative coat
  • Clean, sound substrate — decorative finishes show what is beneath them

Maintenance & return to service

  • Routine cleaning with suitable products preserves the finish
  • Satin and gloss topcoats wear differently; high-traffic paths can be refreshed

Beneath the surface

Performance.
Layer by layer.

Flake System: build-up layers from the prepared slab up. Final layers and thicknesses follow the specification.

Clear topcoat

Rolling the clear protective topcoat.

Rolling the clear protective topcoat
Rolling the clear protective topcoat
Broadcasting vinyl flakes to full coverage
Spreading the pigmented base coat
Rolling primer into the prepared concrete
Diamond grinding with HEPA dust extraction

Finish selection

Texture. Movement. Sheen.

Charlec metallic epoxy floor with hand-worked colour movement

Metallic epoxy

Hand-worked colour movement. Choose a gloss or satin topcoat to suit the lighting and cleaning regime; the pictured finish is glossy.

Black white and grey vinyl flake broadcast finish

Flake broadcast

Distinct aggregate-like texture, with blend and traction selected for the space. Quartz broadcast is a separate system option.

Maintenance guide

Keep it looking new.

Flake, quartz, metallic and solid-colour floors stay bright with simple routine cleaning.

Decorative Flooring care schedule
TaskHow often
Sweep or dust mop to lift grit and debrisDaily
Damp mop or auto-scrub with a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft padDaily to weekly, by traffic
Clean up spills, oils and chemicalsRight away
Walk the floor and check high-wear zones and edgesEvery 6–12 months
Refresh the topcoat in traffic lanes if the sheen wearsAs needed

Do

  • Use walk-off mats at entrances to keep grit off the floor
  • Rinse with clean water after cleaning so no residue builds up
  • Put felt or rubber pads under furniture and equipment feet
  • For metallic floors, use a clean microfibre mop to keep the depth and gloss

Avoid

  • Use harsh acids, citrus or vinegar cleaners — they dull the sheen
  • Scrub with steel wool or aggressive black pads
  • Drag sharp or heavy items across the surface

Related industries

  • Retail & Showrooms
  • Hospitality
  • Custom & Residential
  • Institutional & Public Facilities
All industries

Questions

Decorative Flooring FAQs

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