Flake Sizes

[cansari]

I am trying to decide between 1/4" and 1/2" flakes for a 700 SF garage (for medium to heavy coverage). It seems that the 1/4" size is the standard size - has anyone used 1/2" or larger? If so, I would love to see some pictures.

Also, has anyone tried the various application methods (i.e., by hand, with a shaker, or with a fertilizer spreader) and come up with an opinion as to which is best for even coverage?

 

[Irondrive]

1/4" is as large as I go. I've seen larger however I personally don't like it. 1/8" looks great also. Broadcasting by hand is my preferred method. Do a dry run on your driveway to get the touch and look you like. Torginol and Chips Unlimited are two places to get your chips.

Good luck!

 

[rugerlady]

I personally like the 1/4 ", if you go any finer than that, I think it looks best with a very heavy coverage. Spreading them by hand seems to be the method most people use.

 

[AlphaGarage]

Due to their lighter weight makes 1/8" are a bit more difficult to spread, although size isn't an issue if you're going full broadcast.

Generally speaking a light broadcast and a full broadcast are easier than medium broadcasts.

Practice first, start with very small hand fulls, and really throw them out there with force. If the density is too light, it's easy to toss out another hand full. BUT - if the density is too thick, that bell can't be un-rung.

 

[5Cent]

I would recommend the 1/4", looks the best IMHO.

 

[wildcat12]

best way to get a even coverage with the flakes is to buy some spiked shoes from a "commercial" Sherwin Williams store so you can stand out in the wet epoxy, then take a"small" amount of flakes and toss them high into the air and let them flutter down like snow flakes. You'll be suprised how even you and get the coverage with a small amount of flakes, takeing your time is key and "always" toss the flakes up and never down ! Torginol or Chips Unlimited are sources for the flakes

 

[AmericanEpoxyFloors]

Be patient when you are spreading the flakes and don't ever get 'too many' in you hand at one time. Throw the flakes as high as you can to allow them to spread out on the way down.

My two cents