Metallic Epoxy Floors in Lodi, CA

Metallic epoxy floors use metallic pigments mixed into clear epoxy. As we pour and work the resin, the pigment flows and settles into swirls, ripples and cells. The finish looks a bit like polished stone, marble or moving water, and no two floors come out the same. In Lodi we pour them in show garages, game rooms, home gyms, offices, salons and tasting areas.

Rooms that suit metallic

Metallic is a looks-first floor. It suits rooms where people spend time and see the floor up close. It is less suited to a hard-working garage with daily car traffic, because a smooth gloss shows scratches and dust more than flake does. If you want a metallic garage, we talk about the tradeoffs and a tougher topcoat at the estimate.

• Converted garages used as game rooms or home gyms
• Offices, studios and salons
• Wine-tasting rooms and small retail spaces on concrete slabs
• Covered entries and finished rooms on slab foundations

Sun and color

Lodi's strong sun is a concern with metallic floors. The look depends on clear epoxy and pigment, and plain epoxy can yellow under UV light. Any metallic floor that sees sunlight through windows or an open door gets a UV-stable clear topcoat. This keeps whites and silvers from drifting toward amber.

Heat changes the pour

Metallic epoxy has to stay fluid long enough to move and settle. On a hot slab, the resin thickens faster and the pattern locks in sooner. In summer we pour early in the day and may cool the room first so the floor has time to develop. In winter, cool slabs can slow the cure, so we check temperature before we start.

Picking colors

Most metallic floors use one main color with one or two accent colors. Grays, silvers and charcoals are the most common. Blues, coppers and bronzes are popular in game rooms and bars. We show you sample boards, but expect your floor to differ from any sample, since the pattern forms as it cures.

Prep for a smooth finish

Metallic epoxy shows everything under it. Cracks, patches and grinding marks can telegraph through the clear resin. We grind the slab smooth, fill cracks and joints and may apply a skim coat before the base. Lodi's median home was built in 1976, so many slabs we see have older cracks that need this extra attention.

Caring for a metallic floor

Dust mop often, since fine grit can scratch a gloss surface. Use felt pads on chair legs and furniture. Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner and water. If the topcoat dulls over time, it can be scuffed and recoated without redoing the design.

Timeline

A metallic floor usually takes two to three days. Day one is grinding, repairs and a primer. Day two is the base color and the metallic pour. The clear topcoat follows once the pour has hardened. We give you a written schedule for when you can walk on it and move furniture back.