Epoxy flooring
Metallic epoxy flooring in San Diego
Clear epoxy with metallic pigments for a decorative floor with flowing color and movement. The pattern varies from floor to floor.
How it is different
Swirls of color that catch the light
Metallic epoxy floors are a type of solid epoxy flooring with glitter-like metallic pigments. Mixed and installed correctly, they create swirls of color that can give the floor a look of depth and seem to shimmer across it.
Our installers mix mica pigments into clear epoxy and pour it over the concrete. As a roller or trowel moves through the epoxy, the pigments gather, separate, turn and twist, so light reflects from different angles. Once the epoxy hardens, the pigments stay in place.
Metallic floors can be made to resemble granite, stone, marble, water or clouds. Because no one can fully control how the metallic moves, the pattern varies from floor to floor.
Service at a glance
- Finish
- Flowing metallic color and movement that can resemble granite, stone, marble, water or clouds
- Common uses
- Retail showrooms, restaurants, entryways and lobbies, homes and garages
- Good to know
- Smooth, seamless surface with no grout lines, so spills wipe up easily
- Service family
- Epoxy Flooring
What to expect
Can two metallic floors look exactly alike?
No. The pattern forms as the epoxy is worked, so a metallic floor is planned around a color and a style rather than an exact copy of a photo or another floor.
Variation is part of the look
The metallic pigments gather, separate and turn as the epoxy is worked, and no one can fully control how they move. Photos and samples show the style and the colors, but your floor will have its own pattern, and different parts of one floor can look different.
What you choose
- The colors, from a single metallic tone to several blended together
- The style, from a stone- or marble-like look to a glassier, water-like one
- The installation technique, such as pouring the metallic in lines and spreading it with a squeegee trowel, which shapes how the pattern moves
Benefits
Benefits of metallic epoxy floors
A decorative finish
Flowing swirls of color give the floor a custom look, turning a dull concrete floor into something striking.
Durable
As an epoxy flooring system, metallic floors stand up to wear and tear over time.
Resists spills
Stands up to liquids such as gasoline and bleach, which suits commercial and home garages.
Easy to clean
A smooth, seamless surface with no grout lines, so spills wipe up easily.
Many colors
A range of colors and effects to suit your decor, from stone-like to glassy finishes.
Installation techniques
Our installers use several methods, such as pouring the metallic in lines and spreading it with a squeegee trowel, for different effects.
Compared with other finishes
Why metallic epoxy looks different from other epoxy floors
Metallic epoxy is a decorative version of solid epoxy. The difference is the metallic pigment, which moves and reflects light instead of sitting as one flat color or a speckled texture.
Metallic or solid epoxy?
Solid epoxy is one color, smooth or textured, and suits shops, warehouses and floors that need striping or color coding. Metallic epoxy uses the same kind of system with metallic pigment worked through it, so it is chosen for appearance first.
See solid epoxy flooring.
Metallic, chip or quartz?
Chip and quartz finishes are textured and help hide imperfections in the slab. A metallic floor is smooth and reflective, so it does not hide imperfections in the same way, and the condition of the slab underneath matters more.
See epoxy chip and epoxy quartz.
Where it works
Ideal spaces for metallic epoxy
Metallic systems suit both homes and commercial spaces that want a floor that stands out.
- Retail showrooms
- Restaurants
- Car dealerships
- Stadium concourses
- Event centers
- Entryways and lobbies
- Offices
- Homes and garages
Before installation
Preparing a slab for a metallic floor
Because a metallic floor is smooth and reflective, preparation shows in the result. What the slab needs depends on its condition, any old coating or sealer, repairs and moisture.
What is checked
- Cracks, holes and patches that need repair
- Old coatings or sealers, since epoxy will not bond to sealed concrete
- Moisture in the slab
- How flat and smooth the surface is
See concrete repair and concrete grinding.
How the floor is built
The concrete is prepared so the coating can bond, and a primer or base layer goes down. The clear epoxy with metallic pigment is then poured and worked across the floor, and a spiked roller removes air bubbles for a smooth, seamless surface.
Care afterward follows the epoxy guidance in the floor care guide.
Our work
Metallic epoxy projects
Open larger photo: Blue and white metallic epoxy with a marbled finish
Open larger photo: Gold metallic epoxy floor reflecting a window
Photos from Concrete Polishing Solutions projects. Select a photo to view it larger.
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Metallic epoxy questions
Is metallic epoxy only for homes?
No. Metallic systems suit both homes and commercial spaces, including retail showrooms, restaurants, car dealerships, stadium concourses, event centers, entryways, lobbies and offices.
Can metallic epoxy go on a garage floor?
Yes. Metallic epoxy stands up to liquids such as gasoline and bleach, which suits home and commercial garages. See garage floors for other garage options.
What can a metallic floor be made to look like?
Metallic floors can be made to resemble granite, stone, marble, water or clouds. The colors and technique set the style, and the exact pattern forms as the epoxy is worked.
Related
Related services
- Solid Epoxy FlooringHigh-gloss or aggregate-textured epoxy for hangars, shops, warehouses and retail.
- Epoxy Chip FlooringLayered epoxy with vinyl flakes for a decorative, chemical-resistant finish that is easy to clean.
- Epoxy Quartz FlooringEpoxy mixed with colored quartz aggregate for wear and abrasion resistance.
- Interior FloorsDecorative floors for living spaces.
Areas served
Serving homes and businesses across Southern California
- San Diego County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- Los Angeles County
Free estimate
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