Epoxy Flooring: When to Use Triple or Double Broadcast

Not sure if you need a double or triple broadcast epoxy floor? You're not alone. The right choice depends on how much traffic, weight, and impact your floor will handle. If you run a commercial kitchen, a warehouse, or a workshop, picking the right system can extend your floor’s lifespan, reduce maintenance, and prevent costly repairs. 

In this guide, we’ll break down the differences so you know exactly which one is right for your space.

An epoxy broadcast system is a high-performance flooring solution made by embedding sand or small pieces of quartz between layers of epoxy. Epoxy is a durable, chemical-resistant coating that protects floors. Adding sand or quartz makes the floor thicker, stronger, and safer to walk on.

There are two types:

• Double Broadcast: You spread two layers of epoxy, each with sand or quartz in between. This makes the floor thicker and able to handle moderate use.
• Triple Broadcast: You spread three layers of epoxy, each with sand or quartz. The extra layer increases durability and impact resistance, making it ideal for industrial and high-traffic settings.



More layers mean your floor becomes thicker and lasts longer. This helps your floor stay strong and safe, even with heavy daily use.

A double broadcast epoxy floor is good for floors that get regular use but don't have heavy equipment on them all the time. It has two layers of epoxy, with sand or quartz added between each layer to make it stronger.

This flooring is ideal for:

• Restaurants and retail stores, because it holds up under everyday foot traffic and occasional spills.
• Car garages, because it protects the floor from oil, grease, and chemical spills.
• Storage rooms, because shelves and light machinery won't damage it.
• Schools and offices, because it handles daily wear from people walking, furniture, and rolling office chairs.

Here’s why you might choose double broadcast:

• It’s cheaper than a triple broadcast system.
• It still gives you strong protection for many years.
• It helps stop people from slipping, even if the floor is wet or oily.

However, a double broadcast floor isn’t right for every space. It’s not thick enough to handle heavy machinery or extreme wear. In factories, warehouses, or industrial settings with constant forklift traffic or dropping tools, a double broadcast floor may wear out faster or require repairs sooner.

A triple broadcast epoxy floor is used in busy areas with lots of heavy equipment or traffic. It has three layers of epoxy, with sand or small stones added between each coat.

This type of flooring works best in:

• Factories, because they have heavy machines that vibrate, move, and drop materials.
• Warehouses, where forklifts and pallet jacks are used all day.
• Food processing plants, because it provides enhanced slip resistance in wet areas.
• Auto shops, where cars, heavy tools, and equipment regularly roll across the floor.



Benefits of triple broadcast floors:

• They're thicker and stronger, making them last longer.
• They protect better against heavy impacts or constant use.
• They offer extra grip to prevent slipping, keeping workers safe.

Potential drawbacks:

• Higher cost due to more materials and labor.
• Longer installation time because of the extra layers.

If your workplace handles heavy loads, uses forklifts, or operates in extreme conditions, a triple broadcast epoxy floor is the better investment.