Flake, metallic or solid?
- Flake: the most common garage choice. It hides dirt and small imperfections and adds texture underfoot.
- Metallic: a dramatic, swirled finish often used in basements, bars and showrooms. Slicker when wet, so less common for parking.
- Solid color: clean and bright, easy to see dropped parts on, popular for workshops.
Same prep, different finish
A decorative floor is only as good as the prep under it. The slab still needs grinding, crack repair and a moisture check before any color goes down. Ask the installer to walk you through every layer, not just the look.
Seeing samples
Colors look different on a small chip than across a whole garage. Ask to see larger samples or photos of finished floors in the blend you like, and look at them in the light your garage actually gets.