A full broadcast system is a flooring method where decorative flakes or colored quartz are thrown across a wet base coat until the entire surface is covered, leaving no bare spots showing through.
How a Full Broadcast System Is Applied
After the base coat of pigmented epoxy is rolled out, the installer broadcasts vinyl flake or colored quartz by hand or with a hopper gun while the coating is still wet enough for the material to embed. Once the base coat cures, the excess flake that did not stick is scraped and vacuumed off, and the floor is sealed with one or more topcoats to lock the flakes in place and build wear resistance.
Full Broadcast vs. Partial Broadcast
A full broadcast system covers the base coat completely, while a partial or accent broadcast only scatters flake sparingly for a lighter, more subtle look where some of the base color still shows through. Full broadcast floors are thicker, more durable, and better at hiding minor surface imperfections, which is why they are the standard choice for garages, showrooms, and other high-traffic areas.
Practical Tips for a Clean Full Broadcast Finish
Broadcast in thin, even passes rather than dumping flake in one spot, and work from a distance that lets the material spread out naturally instead of clumping. Keep extra flake on hand since full coverage uses significantly more material than a partial broadcast. Plan for at least one full day of cure time before scraping and vacuuming, and always apply enough topcoat to fully encapsulate the flake so edges do not catch or peel over time.
