The flake system is the most under-rated upgrade a Singapore property owner can buy. For a few thousand dollars it converts a dusty, stained concrete floor into a seamless, decorative, waterproofing-grade surface that looks more like architectural terrazzo than a workshop floor — and stays that way for a decade.

What an epoxy flake floor actually is.

An epoxy flake system is a multi-layer floor coating built up directly on the existing concrete. A pigmented epoxy base coat is rolled onto a properly prepared slab, decorative vinyl flakes are broadcast into the wet base while it cures, the excess is swept back, and a clear top coat (epoxy or polyaspartic) is rolled over the whole field to lock the flakes down and create the final wear surface.

The result is a seamless, joint-free surface — typically 1.5 to 3 mm thick — that protects the concrete underneath, resists staining, and has enough texture in the flake layer to give a moderate slip rating without any extra additive.

Where this fits inside Shieldguard. The flake system sits under our waterproofing service line: the system seals the slab, bridges shrinkage cracks under 0.3 mm, and stops liquid water reaching the substrate. Pair it with bathroom waterproofing or RC roof works and we'll bundle it under one warranty.

Beige chip-flake balcony floor — broadcast flake into pigmented base, sealed with polyaspartic top coat.

Why owners pick epoxy flake over plain epoxy or tile.

Unlike plain epoxy floor coating, which gives a uniform industrial look, an epoxy flake system builds a multi-tone decorative floor coating that hides substrate imperfections and delivers a terrazzo-like visual. The result is both a waterproofing-grade epoxy floor coating and a premium decorative floor coating in a single system.

It hides minor substrate defects. The dense flake layer breaks up the eye's view of the slab. Hairline cracks, minor patches and old repair scars disappear visually.
It's seamless. No grout lines to mould, no tile edges to chip, no joints to fail.
It's waterproofing-grade. Properly sealed with a polyaspartic top coat, the floor is non-porous. Spills, oil and water sit on the surface until you wipe them off.
It's hygienic. No grout to harbour bacteria. A favourite for F&B kitchens, clinics and clean-rooms.
It looks designer. Multi-tone flake blends, metallic accents and custom colour mixes give a high-end visual character that plain epoxy can't match.
It's faster than tiling. Typical residential garage: 2–3 days. Tile alternative: 5–7 days plus grout cure.

Where we install epoxy flake in Singapore.

Landed home garages & driveways

The most common Shieldguard install. Replaces stained, oil-marked concrete with a showroom-grade decorative floor. Anti-slip top coat available.

Balconies & outdoor terraces

Waterproofing-grade flake floor for landed and condo balconies. Eliminates tile-grout failure as a leak path.

Condo carparks & lift lobbies

Hard-wearing, easy-clean, low-VOC. MCST favourite for cyclical refurb spend.

F&B & commercial kitchens

Hygienic, slip-resistant, NEA-friendly. Coved upturns to walls on request.

Showrooms & retail

Custom flake blends, metallic top coats and logo inlays for brand-led retail interiors.

Industrial workshops & warehouses

Heavy-duty industrial floor coating and workshop floor coating for automotive bays, fabrication shops and assembly areas. Anti-slip floor coating with aggregate broadcast for oil-contaminated zones and wet process areas. Anti slip floor coating with aggregate broadcast is standard for any zone with oil, water or chemical exposure. Polyaspartic top coats for forklift-rated traffic. Optional line-marking and zoning.

Our epoxy flake systems.

System choice is driven by traffic, exposure and budget — not by what we have on the truck.

Standard residential — epoxy base + epoxy top coat. 1.5–2 mm build. Best price point. 5-year warranty.
Premium residential / commercial — epoxy base + polyaspartic top coat. 2–2.5 mm build. Faster cure, better UV stability, longer life. 7-year warranty.
Heavy-duty / industrial — high-build epoxy with double polyaspartic top coat. 2.5–3 mm. Forklift-rated. 7-year warranty.
Anti-slip wet-area system. Aggregate broadcast added between flake and top coat to raise slip rating to R11 / R12. For pool decks, F&B and outdoor.
Cove-up detail. 100 mm coved upstand to walls — for clean-rooms, kitchens and clinical environments.

"Plain epoxy looks like a workshop. Flake epoxy looks like architecture. Same trade — very different finish."

Our epoxy flake installation process.

Prep is everything. A flake system applied to a contaminated or unprepared slab will peel within 12–18 months regardless of how good the products are. Our standard scope:

Site assessment. Moisture meter readings, substrate inspection, contamination check (oil, silicone, previous coatings).
Mechanical preparation. Diamond grinding or shot-blasting to a CSP-2 / CSP-3 profile. Opens the pores so the epoxy can grip mechanically.
Crack and joint treatment. Hairline cracks routed and filled. Movement joints respected.
Moisture barrier primer where slab moisture exceeds 4% — common on ground-level slabs without a damp-proof membrane.
Pigmented epoxy base coat. Roller-applied, full coverage.
Flake broadcast. Vinyl flakes broadcast to refusal into the wet base coat. Excess swept back the next day.
Light sanding of the flaked surface to remove sharp edges.
Clear top coat — epoxy or polyaspartic. Two coats typical. Wet-film thickness logged.
Cure window. Foot traffic in 12–24 hours (polyaspartic) or 24–48 hours (epoxy). Vehicle traffic at 72 hours.
Handover. Joint walk, photo report, signed warranty certificate, aftercare instructions.

5–7yr

Workmanship
warranty

2–3 day

Typical install
(residential)

Seamless

No joints, no grout
no failure points

R11/R12

Anti-slip option
for wet areas

Warranty & aftercare.

5 years on standard residential epoxy + epoxy systems.
7 years on premium and heavy-duty systems with polyaspartic top coat.
Warranty certificate is issued at handover with the product data sheets attached.
Aftercare is simple — sweep, damp mop with pH-neutral cleaner, refresh the top coat at year 6–8 on commercial floors to extend the system indefinitely.

Epoxy flake coating FAQs.

Is epoxy flake coating slippery when wet?+

Standard flake systems have a moderately textured surface. For wet areas — balconies, pool decks, F&B kitchens — we add an anti-slip aggregate broadcast to push the rating to R11 or R12.

How long does an epoxy flake floor last?+

12–15 years in light residential use with a polyaspartic top coat. Commercial floors with heavy traffic typically need a refresh top coat at year 6–8 — much cheaper than re-doing the whole system.

Can you install it over my existing tiles?+

Not directly. Tiles are too smooth and the grout movement will telegraph through. We can mechanically prep a tiled floor with a self-levelling overlay first, then apply the flake system on top — but in most cases hacking the tile is cheaper.

Will the smell drive us out during installation?+

Modern epoxies are low-VOC and the smell is moderate, not toxic. We use water-based primers where possible and ventilate aggressively. Most residential installs are tolerable to occupy; F&B and clinical jobs run after-hours.

Can you do custom colours or my brand mix?+

Yes. We can match standard RAL colours on the base coat and blend custom flake mixes — 2-tone, metallic accent, single-colour, or muted neutrals. Sample panels prepared before mobilisation.

Is it a waterproofing system?+

A sealed flake system with polyaspartic top coat is non-porous and waterproofing-grade — water sits on the surface. For full structural waterproofing under heavy hydrostatic load, pair with a dedicated PU or cementitious crystalline system first.

Epoxy flake floor & waterproofing coating.