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Veteran-Owned · Family-Operated · Savannah, GA

Garage
Flake Floors

A 100% solids epoxy base, full flake broadcast, and UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat — installed in two days, built to look showroom-new for 15+ years.

Veteran-Owned
Family-Operated
2-Day Install
Written Warranty

What Is a Garage Flake Floor?

A three-layer coating system that turns a dusty concrete slab into the best-looking, hardest-working room in the house.

A Real System — Not a Coat of Paint

Down here in the Lowcountry, a garage isn't just where you park the truck. It's the workshop, the gym, the tailgate staging area, and half the time it's where the neighbors end up standing around talking. A garage flake floor gives that space a finish that looks like showroom granite and shrugs off everything family life throws at it.

The system starts with a 100% solids epoxy basecoat — a two-part, industrial-grade resin applied at a full 16 mils. "100% solids" means there's no water or solvent in the bucket to evaporate; every drop we put down stays on your floor as cured thickness. Applied at that build, the epoxy itself resists moisture vapor pushing up from the slab — a big deal for coastal Georgia concrete.

While that basecoat is still wet, we broadcast vinyl flake to full coverage — meaning we keep tossing flake until the epoxy simply can't accept any more. That's how you get the rich, uniform, granite-look finish instead of the sparse "sprinkled" look of budget jobs.

Once the base cures, we scrape and vacuum the excess flake, then lock everything down with a polyaspartic topcoat — a clear, UV-stable urethane-family finish that will not yellow in the sun, will not peel under hot tires, and wipes clean of oil, gas, and whatever else finds its way to the floor.

Why the Layers Matter

  • Diamond grinding opens the concrete so the epoxy grabs like a root system — no shortcuts, no acid-etch-and-pray
  • 16 mils of 100% solids epoxy delivers moisture tolerance and a deep, self-leveling build
  • Full flake broadcast hides slab imperfections and adds natural slip resistance
  • Polyaspartic topcoat brings the UV stability and chemical resistance epoxy alone can't offer
  • Finished thickness over 50 mils — 10x thicker than a painted floor

Garage Flake System — Layer by Layer

Polyaspartic TopcoatUV-stable, hot-tire-proof clear coat
Flake BroadcastVinyl flake, broadcast to full coverage
100% Solids Epoxy BasePigmented, 16-mil moisture-tolerant base
Moisture BarrierApplied when slab readings call for it
Prepared ConcreteDiamond-ground to a CSP-3 profile

Finishes, Flakes & Textures

Dozens of flake blends, three sheen levels, and texture options — every floor is built around how you actually use your garage.

Vinyl Flake

Flake Blends

Quarter-inch vinyl flake in dozens of color blends — from classic gray-and-black to warm sandstone tones that pair beautifully with Southern brick. The basecoat is pigmented to match your blend so the color runs deep, not just surface-level.

  • Dozens of designer blends
  • Hides cracks, patches & slab character
  • Full broadcast — never sparse

Sheen Levels

The standard finish is a wet-look gloss that bounces light around the garage and makes the flake pop. Prefer something more subdued? We can finish in satin for a softer, lower-glare look that still cleans up just as easily.

  • High gloss — the classic showroom look
  • Satin — soft sheen, less glare
  • Both are UV-stable & non-yellowing
Good to knowGloss reflects more light — many customers say their garage feels twice as bright after coating.

Texture & Grip

The flake itself gives the floor a light, natural texture underfoot. If your garage doubles as a gym, or you track in rain off the marsh, we can add an anti-skid additive to the topcoat for extra grip without roughing up the look.

  • Standard: light natural texture
  • Optional anti-skid additive
  • Smoother double-topcoat option
Good to knowA second topcoat pass buries the flake edges for a smoother feel — popular for home gyms.
Photo: Flake blend close-up
Photo: Finished garage — gloss finish
Photo: Garage gym with satin finish

Products We Trust

No big-box kits, no water-thinned bargain epoxy. Every product in the system is contractor-grade and chosen for coastal Georgia conditions.

100% Solids Epoxy Basecoat

The backbone of the system. This two-part epoxy goes down at 16 mils in a single pass, self-levels into pinholes and pores, and cures into a rock-hard layer bonded directly into the ground concrete. At full thickness it tolerates moisture vapor transmission up to 12 pounds per 1,000 square feet per day — which matters here, where slabs sit on damp coastal ground. It pulls a 400+ PSI bond, which is stronger than the concrete itself.

Polyaspartic Topcoat

Epoxy is a workhorse, but it has one weakness: sunlight. That's why we never leave epoxy as the finish coat. Our polyaspartic topcoat is fully UV-stable — it won't amber in the afternoon sun pouring through the garage door — and it's the layer that gives the floor its chemical resistance: motor oil, gasoline, brake fluid, bleach, even red wine wipe right off. It also cures fast, which is how we keep the whole project to a tight two-day schedule.

Moisture Vapor Barrier — When Needed

Every slab gets moisture-tested before we coat. If readings come back high — common near the water and in older homes — we install a dedicated epoxy moisture vapor barrier primer first. It's cheap insurance against the number one cause of coating failure in the South: vapor pressure pushing a floor off from below.

Repair Mortars & Crack Fillers

Cracks, spalls, and pitted spots get filled with fast-setting epoxy patch materials and ground flush, so the finished floor reads as one clean, continuous surface.

Ready for a Garage You'll Show Off?

Free estimates, honest recommendations, and most garages finished in just two days.

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Prep Is Everything

Ninety percent of coating failures trace back to poor preparation. That's why we never skip it — and never rush it.

Before a single drop of epoxy goes down, we grind every square inch of your slab with 20–30 inch propane-powered planetary diamond grinders hooked to industrial HEPA dust extractors. Grinding opens the pores of the concrete and creates the surface profile the epoxy needs for a permanent mechanical bond. Acid etching — the shortcut most kits and budget installers rely on — simply can't do that.

Photo: Diamond grinder in action
Photo: Dust-free vacuum setup
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Propane Diamond Grinders

Our 20–30 inch propane planetary diamond grinders profile the entire slab evenly — no cords, no missed spots, no shortcuts. Every floor is mechanically ground to the correct concrete surface profile (CSP) for the system going down on top of it.

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HEPA Dust Extraction

Our SVX-series industrial HEPA vacuums connect directly to the grinders, capturing dust at the source. Your home or business stays clean, and the slab is left spotless and ready to bond.

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Moisture Testing

Coastal Georgia slabs carry moisture. We test every floor for moisture vapor transmission before a drop of product goes down — and apply a dedicated moisture vapor barrier when the readings call for it.

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Crack & Joint Repair

Cracks, spalls, and pitting get patched with fast-setting repair mortars and ground flush. Expansion joints are honored so slab movement never telegraphs through your new floor.

Two Days. Five Steps. Done Right.

Day one is grinding, repairs, base coat, and flake. Day two is topcoat and final inspection — no rushed cure times, no shortcuts.

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Diamond Grinding

Propane diamond grinders profile the slab to CSP-3 while HEPA vacuums capture the dust.

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Repair & Moisture Check

Cracks and spalls are patched and ground flush; the slab is moisture-tested before coating.

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100% Solids Epoxy

Pigmented basecoat squeegeed and back-rolled at a full 16 mils.

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Flake Broadcast

Your chosen blend is broadcast to full coverage, then scraped and vacuumed once set.

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Polyaspartic Topcoat

UV-stable clear coat locks in the flake — walk on it the next morning.

Why Homeowners Love Flake Floors

Your garage deserves better than bare, dusty concrete. Here's what the system delivers, year after year.

Photo: Completed garage flake floor — wide shot
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Won't Yellow in the Georgia Sun

The polyaspartic topcoat is 100% UV-stable — no ambering, no fading, even with the door open all summer.

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Hot Tire Proof

Pull in straight off the highway in July. No lifting, no peeling, no tire marks — the failure that kills DIY kits.

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Spills Wipe Right Up

Oil, gas, antifreeze, paint — nothing soaks in. A paper towel today beats a permanent stain forever.

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No More Concrete Dust

Bare concrete sheds fine dust that coats everything you own. A sealed floor ends it for good.

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15+ Year Lifespan

Installed right over properly prepped concrete, this system outlasts every paint, tile, or mat alternative — and adds real resale appeal.

Garage Flake Floor FAQ

How long does installation take?+
Every garage takes two days — day one covers grinding, repairs, the epoxy base coat, and the flake broadcast; day two is the polyaspartic topcoat and final inspection. Larger or heavily damaged floors can run longer. We never compress the schedule at the expense of cure time between layers.
When can I park on my new floor?+
Light foot traffic is fine within 12–24 hours. We recommend waiting 72 hours before parking vehicles so the system reaches full hardness. We'll give you exact guidance on install day.
Will the floor be slippery?+
The flake itself adds a light, natural texture that grips better than smooth sealed concrete. If you want more bite — say the floor doubles as a gym or catches rain blowing in — we can add an anti-skid additive to the topcoat at no drama.
What about moisture in my concrete?+
We moisture-test every slab before coating. Our basecoat applied at 16 mils tolerates significant vapor transmission on its own, and when readings run higher — common near the coast — we install a dedicated moisture vapor barrier primer first. That's how we prevent the bubbling and peeling that plague floors coated without testing.
Can you coat over paint or an old coating?+
Yes, in most cases. Our diamond grinders remove failed paint and old coatings down to sound concrete as part of standard prep. During your free estimate we'll assess what's on the floor now and tell you exactly what it takes.
What's the difference between your system and a DIY kit?+
Thickness, prep, and chemistry. Box-store kits are water-based epoxy applied at 3–5 mils over acid-etched concrete, with no UV-stable topcoat — they commonly peel within a year. Our system is diamond-ground prep, 16 mils of 100% solids epoxy, full flake coverage, and a polyaspartic finish — 50+ mils of coating engineered to work together for 15+ years.
Do you offer a warranty?+
Yes — written warranties covering both materials and labor. We'll walk you through the exact terms during your estimate so there are zero surprises.

What Our Customers Say

"Absolutely transformed my garage. The team was professional, clean, and done in two days. It's been 2 years and the floor still looks brand new. I get compliments every time someone visits."

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John D.
Savannah, GA — Flake System

"Got three quotes. Frog Splash was the only contractor who explained WHY their system was different. Now I understand — this floor is incredible. Wish I had done it years ago."

SM
Sarah M.
Richmond Hill, GA — Flake System

"Best investment I've made in my home. My garage is now my favorite room. The floor has this incredible look — photos don't do it justice. Absolutely worth every penny."

MT
Michael T.
Pooler, GA — Flake System

Serving Savannah & The Coastal Empire

Frog Splash Coatings installs garage flake floors across the Coastal Empire — from Savannah and Pooler to Richmond Hill, Statesboro, Hinesville, Brunswick, and up into Bluffton and Hilton Head, South Carolina. If you're in the Lowcountry, we'll come take a look for free.

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