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Light Chip System: 3 Coat System

Ideal for those looking to add both durability and a decorative touch to their garage floor. Epoxy chips floor coating combines the strength of epoxy and polyurethane with the aesthetic appeal of acrylic chips, ensuring a long-lasting and visually appealing finish.

  • Clear Polyurethane (CRU-246): The final top coat that seals and protects the floor, providing a glossy and durable finish that keeps the acrylic chips in place and maintains the floor’s aesthetic appeal.

  • Fast-Poly (545): For faster cure times and quicker turnaround, we also offer polyaspartic coatings as an upgrade option. This provides the same durable finish with significantly reduced wait time.

  • Light Chip Broadcast: A decorative layer that adds texture and visual interest to the floor, available in various color blends to match your preference.

  • Pigmented Polyurethane (CRU-246): This intermediate coat enhances the durability and UV resistance of the floor, ensuring a glossy finish that protects against yellowing and daily wear.

  • Pigmented Epoxy Primer (157): A high-quality base layer that offers strong adhesion and a solid color foundation. This layer provides the initial protection and color uniformity to your garage floor.

Create Your Perfect Combo

Solid Color Options

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Acrylic Chip Color Options

Select from our 41 unique chip options

The Light Chip System of Epoxy Coating from AZ Garage Floors is a three-coat decorative chip system that combines the resilience of epoxy and polyurethane with the visual appeal of acrylic chips. Ideal for those who want both durability and a touch of design flair, this system delivers a stylish and long-lasting finish for garages, workshops, and commercial spaces.

Why Choose Our Light Chip Coating?

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Durable & Decorative: With a robust structure rooted in industrial-grade materials, this light chip coating resists wear, chemicals, UV rays, and daily traffic. The decorative acrylic chips add texture, hide minor blemishes, and deliver a custom, high-end aesthetic that elevates any floor.

Seamless Grip & Safety: The layer of chips broadcast into the coating creates a subtle texture that enhances traction. This improves safety in areas like garages, kitchens, or entrances where slip resistance is important.

Quick Turnaround: Choose our Fast-Poly (545) polyaspartic topcoat upgrade for a faster cure. This option dramatically shortens wait times, giving you a fully functional floor in a fraction of the usual time.

Outstanding UV & Wear Resistance: The system includes a pigmented polyurethane (CRU-246) midcoat and clear topcoat that seal in durability and guard against UV-induced yellowing—keeping your floor looking new even under intense exposure.

Clean & Classy Appearance: Unlike heavy, full-chip flooring, the light chip system keeps the look sleek yet interesting. It’s perfect for creating a clean, low-profile finish with just enough decorative flair.

Tailored to Your Style: Choose from a spectrum of chip blends to complement your design preferences. Whether subtle neutrals or bold contrasts, there’s a blend that fits your vision.

Applications & Ideal Settings

  • Residential Garages: Elevate your garage with an attractive yet slip-resistant protective finish.
  • Workshops & Utility Spaces: The light chip coating withstands tool drops and paint spills, while remaining easy to clean.
  • Commercial Spaces: From retail showrooms to manufacturing and industrial applications, this system offers a stylish, long-lasting floor with quick installation.
  • Hospitality & Office Areas: The subtle chips offer durable high-traffic flooring with built-in texture and charm.

Maintenance & Longevity of Light Chip Coating

When investing in a new flooring system, one of the biggest concerns homeowners and business owners have is how well the floor will hold up over time. With a light chip coating, you can expect not only a visually appealing finish but also durability that reduces maintenance stress for years to come. Designed with multiple protective layers, this flooring option ensures your space stays clean, resilient, and attractive even under heavy use. For those seeking a balance of style and strength, a light chip floor coating provides the ideal solution, offering both long-lasting protection and a professional finish.

Easy Cleaning & Upkeep

One of the standout benefits of a light chip coating is the simplicity of its maintenance routine. Unlike bare concrete, which traps dust, stains, and spills, the seamless surface of a coated floor resists buildup. Daily upkeep is as easy as sweeping away dirt or running a mop with a non-filming detergent. The surface’s smooth but slightly textured finish also prevents grime from clinging, meaning less elbow grease is required during cleaning sessions.

In addition, the embedded decorative chips play a functional role. They don’t just add visual depth—they cleverly disguise scuffs, scratches, and light dirt, ensuring your floors look fresh between cleanings. This makes light chip systems ideal for high-traffic areas like garages, workshops, retail spaces, and even kitchens.

Resistant to Stains & Wear

Durability is one of the strongest advantages of light chip coatings. Built on layers of epoxy and polyurethane, the system creates a shield against common household challenges. Oil drips from vehicles, harsh cleaning chemicals, and even salt or mud tracked in from outdoors won’t degrade the finish. Instead, these substances remain on the surface, making them easy to wipe away without causing long-term damage.

Beyond resisting stains, the coating is engineered to withstand abrasions, heavy foot traffic, and rolling loads like toolboxes, carts, or vehicles. This makes it a smart choice for both residential and commercial environments where durability is non-negotiable. By preventing concrete erosion and surface cracking, pitting, or dusting, a light chip system protects your underlying foundation while keeping the top layer looking sharp.

Long-Term Appearance

Another major reason property owners choose light chip coatings is their ability to retain beauty over time. A professionally installed coating starts with proper surface preparation—usually diamond grinding or shot blasting—which ensures a deep bond between the primer and the concrete. This foundational step is what sets professional coatings apart from DIY kits that often peel or fade within a couple of years.

Once cured, the multi-layer system delivers long-term color stability, gloss retention, and chip integrity. Even in spaces exposed to sunlight, the UV-stable polyurethane midcoat helps the floor resist fading or yellowing. With regular care, your light chip coating can maintain its like-new shine and durability for 10–15 years or more, far outlasting most store-bought alternatives.

This combination of low maintenance, high durability, and lasting visual appeal makes light chip coatings one of the most reliable flooring investments available today.

Visual & Design Customization

  • Chip Color Options: Access a variety of acrylic chip blends to match your décor or branding.
  • Sophisticated Texture: Enjoy a refined, low-profile dotted pattern that enhances visual interest without dominating the floor space.
  • Color Harmony: Coordinate base color and chips for seamless design cohesion.

FAQs About Light Chip System Coating

Typically, 2–4 days depending on floor size and chosen topcoat. Fast-Poly speeds up curing significantly.

Yes—standard systems allow walk-on access within 24–48 hours. Vehicles may be allowed shortly after with Fast-Poly.

If installed by professionals with proper broadcast and topcoat, chips stay securely embedded—even under heavy use.

Not with our UV-stable polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoats—your floor stays vibrant for years.

Ready to Upgrade? Let’s Create Your Perfect Light Chip Floor

If you’re looking to blend decorative flair with durable protection, the Light Chip System is an outstanding choice. A balance of beauty, safety, and performance—perfect for residential, commercial, or industrial spaces.

Contact AZ Garage Floors today for a free estimate and discover how our light chip coating solutions can transform your floors with lasting style and strength.

Our trusted light chip coating services are available in Phoenix, Buckeye, Peoria, Surprise, and Litchfield Park, helping properties stay protected and beautiful.