Floor flakes—also called chips—are made from colored polymer, and they’re designed to do more than add a speckled, finished look to a garage or commercial floor. In polyurea and epoxy coating systems, these polymer chips contribute to appearance, texture, and overall toughness, helping the surface feel functional and “built for real life,” not just decorative. A chip system creates visual depth and allows homeowners to choose blends that fit their style, pairing vinyl chip mixes with different base coat colors so the floor doesn’t have to be basic gray unless that’s the goal.

Beyond looks, flakes provide practical advantages. The blog explains that they can improve slip resistance, help hide imperfections in the concrete, and make cleanup easier. They also add durability and can help protect against sunlight-related discoloration, delivering a high-end appearance without a major price jump. The result is a coating surface meant to handle everyday use while staying easier to live with.

A common follow-up question is whether flake floors feel smooth or bumpy. The blog describes a flake chip system under polyurea or epoxy as mostly smooth, with a slight, comfortable texture you can feel underfoot. It’s described as barefoot-friendly and lightly textured rather than harsh or jagged, while still noting that wet surfaces require caution even when slip-resistance additives are used.

The post also highlights TruGrit Concrete Coatings’ Chip System, which pairs the flake finish with a 100% solids polyurea. This system is described as using technology for extreme adhesion, rapid cure, and maximum broadcast time—supporting quick return to service with less downtime. It also mentions maximum recoat times as an application benefit for installers and notes the system’s popularity across a wide range of uses.

Finally, the blog shares TruGrit’s background: founders Austin Webster and Ben Robinson (engineers turned entrepreneurs) and a third partner bring over two decades of combined experience in construction, engineering, and home services. Their approach emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship, innovation, customization to each client’s needs, and clear communication to avoid surprises—across projects from residential garages to commercial flooring. The recap reinforces the key points: polymer flakes add strength, texture, and a premium look, and TruGrit’s chip system combines those benefits with a fast-curing, high-adhesion polyurea for performance and speed.

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TruGrit Concrete Coatings

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Austin Webster
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https://trugritconcretecoatings.com/