Quartz flooring is a decorative epoxy system made by broadcasting colored quartz sand into a resin base coat and sealing it under clear topcoats. It gives a textured, slip resistant surface popular in commercial and residential spaces.
Quartz flooring is a decorative epoxy system made by broadcasting colored quartz sand into a resin base coat until it reaches full or partial coverage, then sealing it with one or more clear topcoats. It is common in showrooms, kitchens, and commercial spaces that want a textured, slip resistant finish.
How Quartz Flooring Is Installed
After surface prep, installers apply a pigmented resin base coat and broadcast quartz granules into it while it is still wet, often to full saturation. Once cured, excess quartz is scraped and vacuumed off before one or more topcoats seal and smooth the surface.
Quartz Flooring vs. Flake Flooring
Both are broadcast systems, but quartz flooring uses natural colored sand for a fine, uniform texture, while flake flooring uses vinyl chips for a larger, more varied decorative pattern. Quartz systems tend to be more slip resistant and are often chosen for commercial kitchens and healthcare settings.
Practical Tips for Quartz Flooring Installation
Broadcast to full rejection so no resin is left exposed between granules, since gaps become weak points and trap dirt. Use enough topcoat to fully encapsulate the texture, and check the manufacturer’s coverage rate so you order enough quartz before you start.
