Quartz Floor Systems

• Commercial spaces that need a durable, textured concrete coating.
• Garages, workshops and utility areas where additional surface texture is useful.
• Wet or frequently cleaned areas where traction is an important consideration.
• Customers who prefer a dense granular appearance rather than large decorative flakes.
• Locker rooms, restrooms, commercial kitchens, shops, utility and service areas, pool-adjacent areas, patios and appropriate exterior concrete.

1. Inspect the slab — evaluate concrete condition, existing coatings, contamination, cracks and moisture concerns before selecting the system.
2. Mechanically prepare the concrete — diamond-grind or otherwise mechanically profile the surface so the coating can bond to sound concrete.
3. Repair suitable defects — address appropriate cracks, pits and spalled areas before the decorative system is installed.
4. Apply the resin base — install the compatible base or binder coat specified for the quartz system. Epoxy Panda’s quartz systems use an epoxy base/binder.
5. Broadcast the quartz — distribute colored quartz aggregate into the wet resin at the specified coverage level. Epoxy Panda offers single-broadcast systems, typically for residential and light commercial spaces, and double-broadcast systems for heavier-duty or thicker commercial applications.
6. Remove excess aggregate — vacuum or sweep away loose quartz and prepare the textured surface for sealing.
7. Apply the finish coat — seal the quartz with a compatible topcoat selected for wear, cleanability, traction and exposure conditions. Epoxy Panda’s standard quartz topcoat is polyaspartic, with a gloss finish as standard and satin optional.

• Quartz creates a dense decorative surface with substantially finer texture than a typical vinyl-flake floor.
• The aggregate can provide useful traction for spaces where a perfectly smooth finish is not desirable.
• Quartz systems can work well in demanding residential and commercial environments when the complete coating system is selected for the application.
• The granular appearance helps disguise minor dirt and normal visual wear better than many uniform solid-color coatings.
• Greater texture generally means more effort is required to mop or clean the floor than a smooth coating.
• The aggregate itself is only one part of the system; performance also depends on concrete preparation, resin chemistry and the protective finish coats.
• Quartz coatings do not stop structural slab movement, and repaired cracks can become visible again if the concrete continues to move.
• A highly textured quartz finish may be uncomfortable for some barefoot applications, so the intended use should be considered.
• Exterior or strongly sun-exposed installations require a complete system suitable for UV exposure; quartz aggregate alone does not make an otherwise UV-sensitive resin exterior-rated. Epoxy Panda’s exterior installations use a UV-stable system with appropriate traction.
• Epoxy Panda offers quartz in gray/charcoal, black/gray/white, tan/beige, brown/earth tone, blue/gray and light neutral color families, and custom blends are available.

• Total square footage.
• Condition and hardness of the concrete.
• Existing coating or sealer removal.
• Oil, chemical or other contamination.
• Crack, pit and spall repairs.
• Amount of mechanical preparation required.
• Single-broadcast versus double-broadcast quartz installation. Single broadcast is typical for residential and light commercial spaces; double broadcast is used for heavier-duty or thicker commercial systems.
• Quartz color or custom blend selection.
• Number and type of resin coats.
• Required traction level. Additional traction is used where wet conditions warrant it.
• Steps, curbs, vertical surfaces or cove details. Cove base may be quoted separately where required.
• Return-to-service requirements. For most Epoxy Panda systems, light foot traffic is typically possible in approximately 12–24 hours and vehicle traffic in approximately 24–72 hours. Exact timing depends on the coating system, number of layers, temperature, humidity and project conditions.

Remove loose grit and debris regularly so abrasive particles are not repeatedly ground into the finished coating. Clean the surface using water and a compatible mild cleaner, using a soft-bristle brush or suitable floor-cleaning equipment when the quartz texture requires more agitation than a mop can provide. Clean oils, chemicals and other spills promptly. Avoid harsh cleaning methods or chemicals unless they are confirmed compatible with the installed resin system.

• Commercial Floor Coatings
• Concrete Grinding & Preparation
• Shop Floor Coatings