Transform Your Garage with a 1/4” Tuxedo Flake Floor: Sleek, Durable & Fully Finished

United Floor Coatings • August 5, 2025

How This Four-Car New Construction Garage Achieved a Showroom-Worthy Finish with Epoxy and Polyaspartic Coatings

When it comes to finishing a new construction garage, homeowners often overlook one of the most transformative upgrades available: a professionally coated garage floor. For this four-car garage, a 1/4” Tuxedo flake system combined with black painted stem walls delivered a clean, cohesive, and high-end appearance that dramatically enhanced the space’s overall appeal and functionality.


Why Choose the 1/4” Tuxedo Flake System?

The Tuxedo flake blend is a popular choice among homeowners and builders seeking a modern, versatile look. Composed of black, white, and gray vinyl chips, this flake system delivers a stylish contrast that pairs beautifully with a variety of finishes and garage features. The 1/4” flake size offers a perfect balance—dense enough to cover imperfections, but refined enough for a polished look.


Key benefits of this flake blend include:

  • Neutral color palette that complements any garage cabinetry or wall color
  • Enhanced texture for better slip resistance
  • Seamless coverage that hides dirt, tire marks, and imperfections


Professional Prep & Application Make the Difference

For this new construction, proper surface preparation was essential. The concrete was diamond ground to create the ideal profile for maximum adhesion. Once the surface was cleaned and primed, the base coat of high-performance epoxy was applied, followed by a full broadcast of Tuxedo flake chips. The floor was then sealed with a UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat, which provides long-term durability, chemical resistance, and a glossy finish that won't yellow over time.


Painted Stem Walls for a Fully Finished Look

One of the standout design choices in this installation was the black painted stem walls. Often left unfinished, stem walls can make an otherwise polished floor look incomplete. By painting these vertical sections to match the flake blend’s black tones, the garage achieves a fully finished, cohesive look—as if it rolled straight out of a showroom.


Benefits of painted stem walls:

  • Visually “frames” the floor
  • Protects concrete from scuffs and moisture
  • Completes the professional look


Why It’s More Than Just Aesthetic

This garage isn’t just about looks—it’s built to perform for decades. Unlike DIY kits or quick-pour coatings, this system was installed by trained professionals using industrial-grade materials. The result is a floor that’s:

  • Easy to clean
  • Resistant to oil, salt, and hot tire pickup
  • Built to last a lifetime

Ready to Transform Your Garage?

Whether you're building a new home or upgrading an existing space, a premium epoxy and polyaspartic floor coating can elevate your garage from functional to phenomenal. The 1/4” Tuxedo flake system, paired with painted stem walls, creates a sleek and resilient finish that enhances both beauty and value.


Schedule your free estimate today and discover how United Floor Coatings can help you turn your garage into a finished extension of your home.

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