A glossy, flowing metallic finish poured over prepared concrete — one of a kind on every floor, and as tough as a standard epoxy system.
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Metallic epoxy flooring in San Francisco gives concrete floors in lofts, studios, retail spaces and finished garages a deep, glossy look that resembles marble or polished stone. Metallic powders mixed into clear epoxy are moved by hand while the resin is wet, so no two floors come out the same. Underneath the look, it's a tough, seamless coating that wipes clean.
Metallic floors start with the same prep as any coating: diamond grinding, crack repair and a moisture test. Because the finish is glossy and smooth, flaws in the slab show more, so repairs are ground perfectly flush.
A solid primer coat goes down first to set the base color. Then the metallic epoxy is poured and spread, and the installer works the pigment with rollers, brushes and sprayed solvent to create movement and depth.
A clear topcoat protects the finish. A satin or matte topcoat can tone down the gloss in a living space or office.
A metallic epoxy floor fits spaces where looks matter as much as durability.
The metallic pigment floats in the clear resin and moves as it's worked. The tools, the direction of each pass, the room's temperature and the slab underneath all change the pattern.
Lighting changes it too. Tall loft windows and soft, foggy daylight bring out a gentle shimmer, while bright overhead lights make the swirls pop. That's why we bring samples and talk through the look before mixing anything.
The variation is the point of a metallic floor, so we plan color and movement with you instead of promising an exact match to a floor you saw online.
Metallic floors are quoted after a free on-site visit. These are the things that shape the price:
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Both are popular in lofts and commercial spaces. They solve different problems.
| Metallic epoxy | Polished concrete | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Glossy, flowing color with depth | Natural gray concrete with a sheen |
| Hides slab flaws | Covers stains and patches | Shows the slab as it is |
| Stain resistance | Sealed, wipes clean | Needs a guard sealer and upkeep |
| Best for | Showrooms, studios, finished garages | Large open floors that suit an industrial look |
If the concrete is stained or patched, metallic epoxy usually looks better because it covers the slab instead of showing it.
Yes. Metallic epoxy is a full-thickness epoxy system with a clear topcoat, so it handles foot traffic and parking well. It shows scratches and dust more than a flake floor, which is why it's most popular in gyms, studios and display garages.
Yes. We bring sample boards to the estimate and blend base and metallic colors to match your space. Common choices are charcoal and silver, pearl and gray, and copper and bronze tones.
A high-gloss metallic floor can be slick when wet. A satin topcoat or a fine anti-slip additive adds grip without hiding the metallic effect.
It can go over a sound concrete floor. Wood-framed floors move too much for a poured epoxy, so we check what's under your floor at the estimate before recommending a system.
Want something tough and simple for daily parking? See garage floor epoxy. Coating a store or office? Read about commercial epoxy flooring.
Call for a free estimate — we'll check the slab, bring color samples and leave you a written quote.
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