Decorative · Design-driven
Metallic Epoxy Floors in Houston, TX.
Mica-based pigments suspended in clear epoxy, hand-worked into marble, pearl, molten-metal, and 3D-depth visuals. Every floor is one-of-one. Installed across Houston in 3–4 days. 15-year warranty. Starting at $9/sq ft.
- 5.0 across every Google review
- 15-year installation warranty
- One-of-one designs
- Free color consultation
- Houston-owned
The short answer
Metallic epoxy is a decorative floor system where mica-based metallic pigments are suspended in clear epoxy and manually worked into marble-look, pearl, or molten-metal patterns using air, heat, and hand tools. It’s topped with a polyaspartic topcoat for durability. Every install is genuinely one-of-one — we can’t replicate your neighbor’s floor even if we try. Installed across Houston in 3–4 days. Starting at $9/sq ft with a $1,500 project minimum.
01 · Definition
What is metallic epoxy?
Metallic epoxy is an artistic floor system. Same chemistry family as a standard epoxy coating — radically different install.
We start with a pigmented solid-color epoxy base (the background). Then we pour a clear epoxy loaded with mica-based metallic pigments over that base and manipulate the wet epoxy using leaf blowers, heat guns, brushes, solvent drops, and sometimes glass aggregate. The metallic pigment migrates, swirls, and layers as the epoxy sets — creating marble-look veining, pearl shimmer, molten-metal movement, or 3D depth effects depending on technique.
Every floor is genuinely one-of-one. We can get close to an inspiration photo, but no two metallic floors are identical even when we try. That’s the feature, not the bug — it’s why metallic epoxy is the finish of choice for Houston homeowners who want their floor to feel like a custom piece of art rather than a stock product.
Topped with a polyaspartic topcoat (the same UV-stable, chemical-resistant topcoat from our hybrid garage system), metallic epoxy lasts 15+ years without the pigment fading or the topcoat yellowing.
Base coat (solid color)
Pigmented epoxy primer in your chosen background color — usually black, charcoal, or white depending on finish style.
Metallic pour
Clear epoxy loaded with mica-based metallic pigment, poured over the base and worked by hand for 30–60 minutes before set.
Polyaspartic topcoat
UV-stable, non-yellowing, chemical-resistant. Identical to the topcoat on our hybrid garage floors.
02 · Finishes
The seven finishes we install.
Each finish is a starting point. We tune pigment load, color mix, and technique per project based on your space, your lighting, and the design brief.
Pearl
Light marble-look with soft shimmer. White + light gray + subtle pearlescent veining. Best in spaces with lots of natural light.
Slate
Dark marble-look. Charcoal base with gunmetal and silver veining. Dramatic, hides dust, works in modern spaces.
Ember
Warm copper tones with black substrate showing through. Molten-metal movement. Bold statement floor for showrooms + accent spaces.
Bronze
Antique bronze with olive-green undertones. Warmer and softer than Ember. Luxury residential, hospitality, restaurant entries.
Mercury
Cool silver with platinum highlights. Mirror-like in bright light, subtle in low. Works with cool-tone modern interiors.
Abyss
Deep 3D-depth effect, dark water look. Multi-pour technique, optional glass aggregate. High-impact showroom + commercial lobby finish.
Prism
Colorful 3D depth effect — multi-pour, custom pigment mix. Full creative collaboration. For clients who want something genuinely custom.
Custom
Bring us an inspiration photo. We’ll build a sample board for your space and tune the pigment mix for your lighting. No two customs are alike.
03 · The install
Day by day: how a metallic floor comes together.
Day 1 · Grind & Base
Diamond-grind to CSP 2–3, crack-chase, moisture-test. Apply pigmented solid-color epoxy base coat. Base cures overnight.
Day 2 · Metallic Pour
Clear epoxy loaded with metallic pigment poured over the base. 30–60 min working window — leaf blower, heat gun, hand tools create the pattern. Cures overnight.
Day 3 · Inspect & Tune
Walk the floor with you. Light-check under all room lighting. Spot-touch pigment areas if needed (rare but possible on large spaces).
Day 4 · Polyaspartic Topcoat
Clear polyaspartic topcoat locks in the metallic pattern. Walk on in 24 hours. Final walk-through. Warranty starts at topcoat cure.
04 · Consultation
Free color consultation — before you commit.
Metallic looks radically different under halogen vs. LED vs. north-facing daylight. We don’t guess and you don’t hope — we build sample boards for your exact space before any epoxy goes down.
The consultation walks your slab, checks lighting conditions, reviews the rest of your interior finishes (cabinet color, wall paint, trim), and matches your goal to one of our seven finishes or a custom. We build 12"×12" sample boards in your final pigment mix and deliver them before you sign anything. If the floor doesn’t look right in the samples, we iterate — at no extra cost.
This is the step franchise and kit installers skip. It’s also the step that determines whether your metallic floor looks like you envisioned or looks like "a metallic floor."
05 · Honest fit
Where metallic works (and where it doesn’t).
Metallic is an incredible floor for the right space. It’s the wrong floor for some spaces. Honest answers below.
Works great in
- Residential living rooms, basements, home offices
- Showroom floors (car collections, retail)
- Restaurant dining rooms + hospitality lobbies
- Medical and dental office entries
- High-end residential garages with light daily use
- Pool-adjacent spaces (with anti-slip topcoat)
- Feature spaces where you want a "wow" floor
Think twice in
- Heavy-traffic garages with daily tire wear (tracks show more than flake)
- Active commercial kitchens (grease risk; needs spec'd anti-slip)
- Outdoor uncovered patios with full sun exposure (certain pigments fade)
- Slabs with active moisture issues (clear epoxy betrays any blushing)
- Tight-budget projects ($9/sq ft floor, plus it’s our most expensive install)
- Clients who need predictability (every metallic floor is different by design)
06 · Pricing
What metallic epoxy costs in Houston.
Starting at $9/sq ft
Metallic is our premium finish. Cost reflects the additional pour day, the skilled hand-work during the metallic pour, and the higher-cost mica pigments.
$1,500 project minimum applies regardless of square footage.
- Free color consultation with sample boards
- Diamond grinding + full surface prep
- Pigmented solid-color base coat
- Metallic pour with hand-worked pattern development
- UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat
- 15-year installation warranty
07 · Garage applications
Metallic epoxy in a garage — yes or no?
Metallic works beautifully in the right garage. It’s the wrong choice for the wrong garage. Here’s how we decide.
It works in: show garages, car-collection garages, luxury residential garages with light daily use, detached shops used as entertainment spaces. The darker metallic finishes (Slate, Ember, Bronze) hide tire tracks better than lighter ones.
Think twice for: daily-driver family garages with multiple vehicles coming and going. Metallic shows tire tracks more than flake epoxy, particularly in lighter finishes (Pearl, Mercury). If you want the decorative upgrade with daily-use practicality, ask us about a hybrid metallic-flake build — metallic base with a light flake broadcast that bridges decoration and function.
08 · Warranty
15-year installation warranty — same as our other systems.
We warranty every metallic install the same way we warranty every hybrid garage floor — 15 years in writing, covering adhesion failure, blistering, and topcoat failure under normal use.
Exclusions: impact damage (dropped tools, heavy equipment), abrasion beyond normal wear, hydrostatic pressure from the slab (we test; we flag; we don’t install over active moisture), and alterations by others. Original homeowner only. Read the full warranty →
09 · FAQ
Metallic epoxy questions we hear most.
How much does metallic epoxy cost?
Starting at $9/sq ft with a $1,500 project minimum. Final pricing depends on square footage, finish complexity, and whether you want a custom pigment mix or multi-pour 3D-depth technique.
Is metallic epoxy slippery when wet?
The smooth topcoat can be slippery when wet — more so than a flake-broadcast floor. For kitchens, bathrooms, pool decks, or any wet area, we add an anti-slip aggregate to the topcoat. Flag the application on the estimate so we spec it correctly.
Can I match a specific color or inspiration photo?
Usually we can get close. Metallic is inherently variable — we can’t promise an exact match to a photo because lighting, pigment batch, and hand technique all introduce variation. What we can do: build sample boards in your final mix and iterate until you’re happy before the real floor goes down.
How long does metallic epoxy last?
15+ years with our install. The polyaspartic topcoat protects the metallic layer underneath; it’s the same topcoat we use on hybrid garage floors.
Can I install metallic epoxy myself?
Physically yes, artistically hard. Metallic is a craft skill. The pigment work happens in a 30–60-minute window with no undo button — if the pattern develops wrong, the floor is committed. Most DIY metallic attempts end in a recoat by a pro. Budget for a professional install if the finish matters.
Will it fade in direct sunlight?
The topcoat is UV-stable and the pigments we use on indoor installs are UV-stable as well. Some specialty pigments used for exterior or full-sun exposure have different stability — we flag the risk on the estimate before you commit.
Is metallic epoxy good for commercial spaces?
Yes, for the right space. Restaurant dining rooms, retail showrooms, medical entries, hotel lobbies — all great fits. High-traffic kitchens, warehouses, and heavy-chemical-exposure spaces are better served by our hybrid or polyaspartic systems.
How is it cleaned?
Soft broom, microfiber mop, pH-neutral cleaner. No wax. No sealer. The polyaspartic topcoat is the cleaning surface; it’s designed to be low-maintenance for the full service life.
Ready for a floor that feels like art?
Start with the free online estimator for a ballpark, then book a free color consultation. We’ll build sample boards in your final mix before any epoxy goes down.
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