SoCal Luxury Surfaces
Metallic epoxy garage floor with marbled bronze and copper depth
· Service · 02 / 15

Three-dimensional. Marbled. Yours alone.

Metallic epoxy is a 100%-solids decorative coating system that produces three-dimensional marbled depth no two installs share. Built on a 100%-solids epoxy carrier with reflective metallic mica pigment dispersions, then sealed under a UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic topcoat for 20+ year residential service.

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20+
Years installing
2,400+
Floors completed
5.0 ★
Google rating
10–15 Yr
Written warranty
— TL;DR

The five-second answer.

  • —100%-solids pigmented epoxy with reflective metallic mica pigments.
  • —Marbled, three-dimensional finish — every floor unique by design.
  • —Must be top-coated with aliphatic polyaspartic for UV stability.
  • —Install: 2–3 days. Vehicles: 3–5 days. Cost: $10–$14/sq ft installed.
  • —Best for showpiece garages, home bars, theaters and retail showrooms.
— Definition

What is Metallic Epoxy?

Metallic epoxy is a decorative coating system in which reflective metallic mica pigment dispersions are blended into a 100%-solids epoxy carrier and applied wet-on-wet over a primed substrate. Solvent vapor and air movement during cure pull the metallic pigments through the resin film, producing leopard, river, cloud and marble patterns — the decorative effect is technique-driven, not pre-mixed, so no two installs are alike. We pour at 60–80 mil decorative build, allow full crosslink for 24–48 hours, then seal with a UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic or polyurethane topcoat (epoxy alone ambers under direct UV). Substrate must be diamond-ground to ICRI CSP 2 and moisture-tested per ASTM F1869 before any pour.

System specification.

The numbers we'll write into your job file before any product is opened.

Resin
100% solids pigmented epoxy + metallic mica + aliphatic topcoat
Mil thickness (dry)
60–80 mil decorative build + topcoat
Layers
Primer · base coat · metallic pour · topcoat (2-coat)
Walk-on cure
12–24 hours after topcoat
Vehicle-ready cure
3–5 days
Full chemical cure
7–10 days
UV stability
20 years with aliphatic topcoat (epoxy alone yellows)
Slip rating (ANSI A326.3 wet DCOF)
0.40–0.50 (add aggregate to reach 0.60+)
VOC content
<50 g/L (100% solids epoxy is virtually solvent-free)
Warranty
10-year adhesion · transferable residential

Best for.

Where this system outperforms the alternatives. Linked to detailed application pages.

Show Garages & CollectionsHome Bars & TheatersRetail ShowroomsHotel & Hospitality Lobbies

Our install process.

Documented, photographed and signed off step-by-step. Prep is 70% of lifespan.

  1. 01
    Concept & sample boards
    Color, pattern direction and second-color accents reviewed on actual concrete coupons before install. Approved board stays on-site as the reference.
  2. 02
    Moisture test (ASTM F1869)
    Calcium chloride MVER + RH probes at three locations. Metallic systems are unforgiving of moisture vapor; documentation is non-negotiable.
  3. 03
    Diamond grind to ICRI CSP 2
    Planetary diamond grind to manufacturer-spec profile. Edge-grind to walls before main field.
  4. 04
    Crack chase & polyurea fill
    Static cracks routed and filled with 100% solids polyurea — cured, ground flush.
  5. 05
    100% solids epoxy primer
    Primer rolled at full mil to seal substrate and lock the bond line.
  6. 06
    Pigmented base coat
    Tinted base coat to set the deep tone of the floor.
  7. 07
    Metallic decorative pour
    Metallic pigment dispersion blended into 100% solids epoxy and poured at 60–80 mil. Patterned wet-on-wet with rollers, brushes, blowers and solvent veils.
  8. 08
    Full crosslink cure
    24–48 hours of cure before any topcoat. No shortcuts.
  9. 09
    Aliphatic UV-stable topcoat
    Two coats of aliphatic polyaspartic or polyurethane topcoat at full mil build for UV, chemical and abrasion resistance.
  10. 10
    Cure & walkthrough
    Walk-on 12–24 hr after topcoat. Vehicles 3–5 days. Printed care kit and warranty issued.
— Finish options

Color, texture, depth.

Metallic palettes from Elite Crete Systems and Westcoat in copper, bronze, pewter, graphite, oyster, lagoon, midnight blue, deep ruby and pearl white. Two-tone and three-tone blends standard. Patterns include leopard, river, marble, cloud and cosmos — selected from sample boards built on actual concrete coupons.

[REPLACE: swatch grid — actual finish samples on concrete coupons]

Metallic epoxy vs. polyaspartic.

A practical head-to-head — what each system does well, and where the line is.

Recommended

Metallic Epoxy

  • —Three-dimensional decorative depth
  • —60–80 mil decorative build
  • —2–3 day install + topcoat cure
  • —$10–$14/sq ft
Alternative

Polyaspartic

  • —Solid color or chip broadcast
  • —20–40 mil total build
  • —1-day install, 24-hr vehicle return
  • —$8–$12/sq ft

Verdict: Choose metallic when the floor itself is the design element and downtime is acceptable. Choose polyaspartic when daily-driver function, fast turnaround and easy cleanup matter more than decorative depth. Many premium garages combine both: metallic decorative pour finished with polyaspartic topcoat.

— Frequently asked

Specifics matter.

What does a metallic epoxy floor cost?
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Metallic epoxy installs at $10–$14/sq ft in SoCal — a typical 500 sq ft two-car garage runs $5,000–$7,000 installed. Pricing reflects diamond grinding, moisture testing, primer, base, metallic pour, two coats of UV-stable aliphatic topcoat, and the artistic time required to pattern the metallic pigment. Larger spaces (800–1,500 sq ft show garages) often land at the lower end per square foot due to mobilization economy.
How long does metallic epoxy take to install?
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Metallic systems take 2–3 working days to install plus 3–5 days of cure before vehicles return. Day 1: prep (grind, vacuum, crack repair, primer). Day 2: base coat + metallic decorative pour. Day 3: UV-stable aliphatic topcoats (typically two coats). Walk-on resumes 12–24 hours after the final topcoat. Cure cannot be accelerated — 100%-solids epoxy is exothermic and the chemistry needs time to crosslink.
Will metallic epoxy yellow under UV?
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Pure epoxy will amber under direct UV — which is why we never leave a metallic decorative pour exposed. Every metallic system we install is sealed under a UV-stable aliphatic polyaspartic or polyurethane topcoat. The decorative pattern stays color-true for 20+ years. Competitors who skip the aliphatic topcoat to hit a price point deliver floors that look great on day one and amber within months.
Is metallic epoxy slippery when wet?
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Standard metallic + polyaspartic topcoat sits around 0.40–0.50 wet DCOF (ANSI A326.3) — borderline for wet conditions. We add a fine aluminum-oxide or polymer aggregate into the topcoat on garage installs, which raises wet DCOF to 0.55–0.65 while preserving the visual depth of the metallic pour. For pool surrounds and outdoor metallic work we step the aggregate up further.
Can I match a specific color or vehicle paint?
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Yes. We custom-blend metallic mica pigment dispersions to match cabinetry, vehicle paint, interior tile or design references. Sample boards are produced on actual concrete coupons — never from photos — so you approve the exact color and pattern direction before pour day. Metallic floors are inherently variegated; the sample boards represent the band of variation, not a single point.
How do I clean and maintain a metallic epoxy floor?
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Metallic floors clean with a microfiber mop and pH-neutral floor cleaner. The aliphatic topcoat is solvent and chemical resistant — brake fluid, gasoline, motor oil and battery acid wipe off without staining. Avoid abrasive scouring pads (they can dull the topcoat over years), and address dropped tools by buffing affected areas at the next maintenance interval. With normal residential use, the topcoat is recoatable at 8–12 years.
— Sources & standards

Specifications referenced.

Last updated: April 2026

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