SoCal Luxury Surfaces
Epoxy chip broadcast garage floor with custom flake palette
· Service · 03 / 15

Workhorse durability. Custom palette.

Epoxy chip broadcast is a 100%-solids epoxy base over diamond-ground concrete, broadcast to refusal with vinyl flake, scraped, and sealed under aliphatic polyaspartic topcoat. The chip texture sets a wet DCOF above 0.60 and hides drops, dust and wear better than any solid-color system.

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20+
Years installing
2,400+
Floors completed
5.0 ★
Google rating
10–15 Yr
Written warranty
— TL;DR

The five-second answer.

  • —100%-solids epoxy base + vinyl flake broadcast + aliphatic topcoat.
  • —Excellent slip resistance — wet DCOF 0.60+ per ANSI A326.3.
  • —Hides wear, dust and drops better than any solid-color system.
  • —Install: 2 days. Vehicles: 48–72 hr. Cost: $7–$11/sq ft installed.
— Definition

What is Epoxy Chip Broadcast?

Epoxy chip broadcast is a multi-layer system: 100%-solids epoxy primer keys into a diamond-ground substrate, a tinted 100%-solids epoxy base is rolled at full mil and immediately broadcast to refusal with vinyl chip media (Torginol or proprietary blends), the floor is scraped flat, vacuumed, and sealed under one or two coats of UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic. Total dry-film build runs 25–40 mil. The exposed chip texture creates a self-aggregated DCOF above 0.60 (ANSI A326.3), and the visual variegation of the broadcast hides oil drops, tire marks and minor wear that would telegraph on a solid-color floor. Custom blends match cabinetry, vehicle paint or interior finish.

System specification.

The numbers we'll write into your job file before any product is opened.

Resin
100% solids epoxy base + aliphatic polyaspartic topcoat
Mil thickness (dry)
25–40 mil total system build
Layers
Primer · pigmented base · full vinyl chip broadcast · 1–2 topcoats
Walk-on cure
12 hours
Vehicle-ready cure
48–72 hours
UV stability
10+ years with aliphatic topcoat
Slip rating (ANSI A326.3 wet DCOF)
0.55–0.70 (chip texture self-aggregates)
VOC content
<100 g/L
Warranty
15-year residential adhesion

Best for.

Where this system outperforms the alternatives. Linked to detailed application pages.

Family GaragesWorkshops & Hobby SpacesMudrooms & LaundryCommercial Service Bays

Our install process.

Documented, photographed and signed off step-by-step. Prep is 70% of lifespan.

  1. 01
    Spec & moisture test
    ASTM F1869 calcium chloride and RH probes at three locations minimum. Documented before any product is opened.
  2. 02
    Diamond grind to ICRI CSP 2
    Planetary grinders with metal-bond tooling deliver manufacturer-spec surface profile per ICRI Guideline 310.2R.
  3. 03
    OSHA silica dust control
    Dust-shroud vacuum on every grinder per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153. HEPA-filtered final clean.
  4. 04
    Crack chase & polyurea fill
    Static cracks chased and filled with 100% solids polyurea, ground flush.
  5. 05
    100% solids epoxy primer
    Primer rolled at full mil to seal the substrate and lock bond.
  6. 06
    Pigmented base coat
    Tinted base coat rolled to refusal-broadcast wet film thickness.
  7. 07
    Full chip broadcast
    Vinyl chip broadcast to refusal across the wet base — operator stands in chip, throws to a clean wet film.
  8. 08
    Scrape & vacuum
    After cure, loose chip scraped with razor, vacuumed down to bonded layer.
  9. 09
    Aliphatic UV topcoat
    One to two coats of aliphatic polyaspartic topcoat for UV, chemical and abrasion resistance.
  10. 10
    Cure & walkthrough
    Walk-on 12 hr, vehicles 48–72 hr. Care kit and 15-year residential warranty issued.
— Finish options

Color, texture, depth.

Standard chip blends from Torginol palette plus proprietary mixes — neutral tones (mocha, granite, slate, sandstone), bold accents (Sedona red, midnight, ocean) and custom-color blends matched to cabinets or vehicle paint. Quarter-inch and full-broadcast sizing both available.

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Chip broadcast vs. solid epoxy.

A practical head-to-head — what each system does well, and where the line is.

Recommended

Epoxy Chip Broadcast

  • —Custom flake palette, hides wear
  • —Wet DCOF 0.60+ self-aggregated
  • —Recoatable topcoat extends life
  • —$7–$11/sq ft
Alternative

Solid Epoxy

  • —Solid color, shows every drop
  • —Wet DCOF 0.40–0.50 unless aggregated
  • —Surface re-grinds required at recoat
  • —$5–$9/sq ft

Verdict: Chip broadcast wins on slip safety, decorative flexibility and long-term maintenance for residential and light-commercial. Solid epoxy stays preferred for industrial environments where line-marking, color-coding or high-build chemical resistance matter more than appearance.

— Frequently asked

Specifics matter.

What does an epoxy chip floor cost?
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Epoxy chip broadcast installs at $7–$11/sq ft in SoCal — a 500 sq ft two-car garage runs $3,500–$5,500 installed. Pricing reflects diamond grinding, moisture testing, crack repair, primer, pigmented base, full chip broadcast, scrape-and-vacuum step, and aliphatic UV topcoat. Pricing per square foot drops on larger projects (1,000+ sq ft) due to mobilization efficiency.
How long does chip broadcast last?
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A correctly installed chip broadcast system runs 15–25 years in residential service. The aliphatic topcoat is recoatable at the 8–12 year mark, which extends total system life by another decade — without disturbing the chip layer underneath. Lifespan is governed by surface prep and topcoat maintenance, not the chip itself.
How long does install take?
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Chip broadcast is a 2-day install: Day 1 = prep (grind, vacuum, crack repair, primer). Day 2 = pigmented base + full chip broadcast + topcoat (or topcoat next morning). Walk-on resumes 12 hours after final topcoat. Vehicles return at 48–72 hours. Substrate temperature inside 50–90 °F is required for cure.
Is the chip texture too rough underfoot?
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No — the texture is comparable to a fine sandpaper or a textured tile. It is not aggressive enough to be uncomfortable barefoot, but is aggressive enough to deliver wet DCOF above 0.60 (ANSI A326.3 high-traction wet). The chip itself is sealed under the aliphatic topcoat, so it cleans with a mop without shedding.
Can chip floors be installed outside?
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Yes, with the right topcoat. We use aliphatic polyaspartic over chip for any exterior install — covered patios, breezeways, outdoor kitchens. Direct rain and SoCal climate are not a concern. We do not recommend chip systems for pool decks where users are barefoot for long stretches; metallic-aggregated polyaspartic or knockdown acrylic systems are more comfortable underfoot.
Can I match my cabinet color or vehicle paint?
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Yes. We blend custom chip mixes to match cabinetry, vehicle paint or interior tile, then build a sample board on a real concrete coupon for sign-off. Chip systems are inherently variegated — sample boards represent the band of color variation, not a single point. Final color is approved before any base coat is opened on install day.
— Sources & standards

Specifications referenced.

Last updated: April 2026

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