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What are Polymer ColorFlakesTM?
Polymer ColorFlakesTM, also known as decorative vinyl color chips, flakes or fleck are specially formulated paint aggregates used to enhance the aesthetic qualities of seamless, resin-based chip/flake flooring systems. This unique product is random in shape, sized within a standardized range and custom blended to match any décor.
Polymer ColorFlakesTM are continuing to gain popularity amongst architects, designers, contractors and consumers, because of their unique properties that deliver complete customization to commercial, residential and industrial floors with an endless range color-styles, texture, size and blending options.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| DURABLE | Resinous flooring systems provide superior chemical and abrasion resistance over pre-engineered floors. |
| DECORATIVE | Enhance your high-performance flooring environment by adding custom color and texture to complement any decor. |
| ECONOMICAL | ColorFlakes resinous flooring systems provide a cost effective alternative to pre-engineered floors. |
| SAFE | ColorFlakes resinous flooring media provides and orange-peel texture that increases the slip-resistance and safety. |
| CLEAN | Resinous flooring systems are wax free and economical to upkeep with soap and water. |
| MONOLITHIC | Resinous flooring provides a seamless flow of wall to wall beauty that won’t collect dirt, moisture, or germs. |
| LOW SOUND | Resinous flooring systems provide a seamless and flexible surface that deadens the noise of foot traffic and carts. |
| RENEWABLE | After years of use, efficienctly revitalize your resinous flooring system by sanding the surface and applying a new topcoat. |
Polymer ColorFlakesTM
Recommended Application Environments
Auto Dealerships
Laboratories
Banquet Halls
Laundromats
Bars, Pubs & Taverns
Lunch Rooms
Basements
Night Clubs
Bathrooms
Offices
Bowling Alleys
Pet Stores
Butcher Shops
Pharmaceutical Plants
Cafeterias
Pool Decks
Churches
Public Municipalities
Clean Rooms
Restaurants
Commercial Kitchens
Restrooms
Corridors
Retail Stores
Dog Kennels
Salons
Food Processing Plants
Schools
Garage Floors
Showrooms
Stadium Hallways
Greenhouses
Sunrooms
Grocery Stores
Vestibules
Hallways
Veterinary Clinics
Hospitals
Zoos
Industrial Hallways
And more…
Polymer ColorFlakesTM Advantages
- Custom design to match any décor
- Over 150 colors in stock
- Non-flammable
- Water-based chemistry
- Optimal flexibility & strength
- Colorfast, UV stable pigments
- Forgiving application
- Fast turnaround times
- Custom color-matching available
- Six standard sizing options
- Infinite custom color-matching available
- Six standard sizing options
- Custom blend-matching expertise
- Lab tested resin compatibility
- Suitable in many environments
- Custom packaging &label options
- No minimum order quantities
- Diligent Quality Control program
- Hide sub-surface imperfections
FLAKE PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Color (∆ ≤ 0.5) | Spectrophotometer (ASTM E1866) | Pass |
| Dry Film Thickness Gauge | Micrometer (ASTM D1005) | 4 – 5 mils |
| Shape | Visual Evaluation (ASTM D4086) | Random |
| Odor | Olfactory (ASTM D1296) | Odorless |
| Surface Texture | Leveling Draw-Down (ASTM D4062) | Smooth |
| Metamerism | Spectrophotometer (ASTM E1866) | Nonmetameric |
| Sheen | 60° Gloss Meter (ASTM D523) | < 15 units |
| Dry Film Flexibility | Mandrel Bend Test (ASTM F137) | Pass |
| Opacity > 98% | Visual Evaluation (ASTM D6762) | Pass |
| Size Distribution | Normal Sieve Analysis (ASTM C136) | Pass |
FLAKE RESIN SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
| Lab tested resin system compatibility | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Epoxies | Pass |
| Methyl Methacrylates (MMA) | Pass |
| Polyaspartics | Pass |
| Polyureas | Pass |
| Polyurethanes | Pass |
| Solvent-based Coatings | Pass |
| Water-based Coatings | Pass |
| Unknown resin compatibility testing recommended prior to use. |
Polymer ColorFlakesTM Advantages
LAB TESTED RESIN COMPATIBILITY
- Epoxies
- Methyl
- Methacrylates (MMA)
- Moisture Cure Urethanes (MCU)
- Polyaspartics
- Polyureas
- Polyurethanes
- 100% Solids systems
- Solvent-borne systems
- Water-based systems
- And others…
In 40+ years of manufacturing ColorFlakeTM, there have been no known resin incompatibilities. However, Torginol® recommends unknown resin compatibility testing prior to use when working with unconventional floor coating chemistries.
FLAKE APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
Typical FLAKE flooring application coverage rates:
| Flake Size | Full Coverage | Partial Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Original (1″) | 8-10 SF/LB | 25-250 SF/LB |
| 1/2″ | 7-9 SF/LB | 25-250 SF/LB |
| 1/4″ | 5-7 SF/LB | 25-250 SF/LB |
| Odor1/8″ | 4-6 SF/LB | 25-250 SF/LB |
| 1/16″ | 3-5 SF/LB | 25-250 SF/LB |
| 1//32″ | 2-4 SF/LB | 25-250 SF/LB |
Coverage rates vary depending on preferences and application techniques.
Six Standardized Size Ranges
Get more from your floor
When choosing a ColorFlakesTM design, size matters. ColorFlakesTM are available in six standardized size ranges, including: Original (1”), 1/2”, 1/4”, 1/8”, 1/16”, and 1/32”. Each size profile uniquely influences the appearance of the overall décor. Larger flake sizes are more random in shape and offer a broad range of dimensions, whereas smaller flakes become more consistent in shape and size as they are reduced.
Coverage rates vary depending on preferences and application techniques.
1"
1/2"
1/4"
1/8"
1/16"
1/32"
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