After an epoxy floor coating is applied, the installation crew scatters crushed quartz onto the still-wet surface. When the epoxy is prepared, the quartz sets into the floor and becomes a permanent fixture.
The crushed quartz may resemble simple sand, for the most utilitarian applications, or it may be a specially blended colored quartz. Occasionally other minerals, such as mica, are added for a unique look.
Instead of epoxy’s typically smooth finish, broadcast epoxy has a textured feel that provides a slip-resistant walking surface. This is quite useful in environments that tend to have wet floors, such as athletic locker rooms or parking garages.