Metallic epoxy flooring in Antioch CA - a glossy floor on a smooth, clean slab
Tired of a dull, stained or peeling concrete floor? We grind it smooth and lay a metallic finish with real depth to it.
Is metallic epoxy a good fit for your floor?
Metallic epoxy flooring in Antioch, CA is a decorative coating poured over a concrete slab, with a metallic layer that gives the floor a swirled, pearl-like depth and a clear topcoat over it that protects the look.
It suits garages, shops and rooms where you want the floor to be the thing people notice, but it's picky about what's under it, because there are no chips in the finish to hide cracks, patches or old paint. What moves the price is the size of the floor, how much old coating has to come off, how much repair the slab needs and which topcoat you pick, and the schedule turns on that same prep plus how long the topcoat takes to cure. I come out, look at the slab, ask how you use the space and give you a written estimate with your own number on it.
How we lay a metallic epoxy floor
I start by checking the slab, because metallic shows every flaw beneath it and there's no hiding one once the color is down. Our crew grinds the floor smooth and strips off any old paint or sealer, so the new layers sit on bare, sound concrete and nothing else. Before we mix anything, I go over base colors with you, since the metallic coat is see-through and a white or light base gives a lighter floor while a black or dark one deepens it. Then we prime, lay the base color, pour the metallic coat over it and seal it with a clear topcoat, and we clean up so the space is ready when the floor is.
Metallic isn't the only way to get a floor you like. If the room takes heat, spills and hard cleaning, like a commercial kitchen or a work area, urethane cement flooring is the tougher choice. If you'd rather keep the look of the concrete itself with no coating on top, polished concrete flooring grinds and polishes the slab you already have.
Why Antioch homeowners call Sterling Antioch Concrete Coatings for metallic floors
I write every estimate myself
I come out to look at your floor and write the estimate, and I run the job with our crew. The person who sizes up your slab is the one standing there while it's ground and poured.
In business since 2013
We've been coating concrete floors since 2013, and most metallic problems I've seen start under the finish, not in it. That's why I check a slab before we talk about colors.
Licensed and insured on site
We're licensed and insured. You're letting a crew and grinding equipment into your house, so you shouldn't be the one carrying that risk.
Permit questions settled up front
If your job calls for a permit, I tell you at the estimate and we settle who gets it before work starts. In Antioch the city's Building Division issues permits and inspects the work, and when I'm not sure, I check with them at (925) 779-7065 before we begin.
We're based in Antioch and work in the cities around it, and on every metallic floor I start with the slab. Call (925) 503-1069 or send us a message with your square footage, the room and anything already on the floor, like paint or sealer.
Get a written estimate for your metallic floor
We reply to every call and message within one business day. I'll set a time to come out, look at the slab and ask how you use the space, then you get a written estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation.
Metallic floors and finishes
Questions before you book metallic epoxy flooring
How much does metallic epoxy flooring cost in the Bay Area?
Epoxy floor coating in the Bay Area usually costs about $7 to $10 per square foot, including materials, floor prep and application. That's the going rate for epoxy floors in general, not our price, and a metallic floor moves within it based on prep and the topcoat. Your written estimate gives you our number, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
What is the best topcoat for a metallic epoxy garage floor?
Polyaspartic is the usual recommendation for any space that gets sun, and that includes every garage, because an epoxy clear coat there yellows within one summer. Polyurethane costs less, but it takes longer to cure and holds up to wear a little less. Either way, the topcoat is what shields the metallic layer from sun, chemicals, wear and hot tires pulling at the finish.
How long does a metallic epoxy garage floor take before I can drive on it?
With a polyaspartic topcoat, you can usually walk on the floor 4 to 6 hours after it goes down and drive on it 24 to 48 hours after. Most guides put a standard garage job at 2 to 3 days, so plan to keep the cars out for that stretch.
Can metallic epoxy go over a painted garage floor?
No, not over the paint. Old paint, sealer or any earlier coating has to come off completely, and grinding the concrete is the least a metallic floor needs, because unlike a flake floor it has no chips to hide what's underneath. If you're not sure what's on your floor now, I'll check at the estimate.
How long does new concrete need to cure before a metallic epoxy coating?
One maker's guide calls for new concrete to cure at least 28 days before it's coated, so if you're pouring a fresh slab, schedule the coating for later. Another maker advises testing slabs for high moisture vapor before coating, so ask whether a quote includes that test. On a new slab or one I'm unsure of, I'd want to test it first.
Is metallic epoxy flooring slippery?
It can be, since epoxy coatings can get slick, but a fine grit can be added to give the floor more grip. Tell me at the estimate if the floor gets wet or sees heavy foot traffic, and we'll weigh how much grip you want against how smooth you want it to look.
Other floors to consider
- Urethane Cement Flooring
Worth a look if the floor sees heat, hot washdowns or harsh cleaners, since this cement-based system is made for kitchens and workspaces where a decorative coating would struggle.
- Polished Concrete Flooring
A good fit if you like the look of the concrete you already have and want a hard, glossy floor without adding a coating layer on top of it.