Metallic Epoxy Flooring in Escondido CA - a glossy floor built on an even slab
Tired of a plain gray slab that's stained or patched? We grind it even and lay down a metallic finish that looks deep and smooth.
Is my concrete a good fit for a metallic epoxy floor?
Metallic epoxy flooring is a coating built up in layers over concrete, with a primer, a metallic epoxy coat and a clear top coat. In Escondido garages, shops and living spaces, it gives you a smooth, glossy floor where the color swirls and shifts with the light.
Most people call me about concrete that's plain, stained or patched, and they want a floor with some depth to it. Before we talk colors, I want to know what the floor has to put up with, because that and the slab underneath decide whether metallic is the right call, and if it isn't, I'll tell you. The price moves with the size of the floor and how much prep the slab needs, like grinding off old coatings, filling cracks or adding a moisture barrier. The schedule turns on that same prep, plus the cure time of the coating system before you can use the floor, and the estimate spells out the prep and repairs your floor needs so you can see what the work includes.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Metallic epoxy and other concrete floor finishes
How we install metallic epoxy flooring
We start by grinding the slab so it's rough enough for the coating to grip. Then we patch cracks and low spots and grind again until it's even, because metallic is a smooth finish that shows what's under it, and I'd rather spend the extra time there than have you look at a ridge in the gloss later. Next comes a primer that works as a moisture vapor barrier, then a base coat in a color we pick together, since the metallic layer lets light through and the base sets how light or dark your floor ends up. The metallic epoxy coat goes on over that, and a clear top coat goes on last to protect it.
If the room deals with hot water, heavy cleaning or harsh chemicals, urethane cement flooring is often the better fit, and we'll talk it through at the estimate. If you like the look of bare concrete, polished concrete flooring brings the slab itself to a shine with no coating on top.
Why Escondido homeowners call Steadfast Escondido Epoxy Floors for metallic epoxy
I come out to every estimate
I look at each slab myself, and I'm on the job with our crew during the prep and the install. The person who read your floor is the one standing there when it gets ground and coated.
Reading slabs here since 2017
I learned flooring from my dad on garage floors and shop slabs, and I started this business in Escondido in 2017. We're known for the floors other people pass on, like slabs under old glue and coatings that keep letting go, and I'll admit I like a stubborn one.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured. California has a license class for flooring work that covers preparing the surface and finishing the floor, so it's worth asking any contractor you're comparing which license they carry.
On a metallic floor, the slab under the color decides how the finish turns out, so that's where I start. Tell us about your floor or call (442) 999-8619, and I'll come take a look.
Get a free on-site estimate for your metallic epoxy floor
Send the form with a few photos of the floor, any cracks and the look you're after. We'll get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure to book.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call about a metallic floor in Escondido?
Call and I pick up
Call (442) 999-8619 any day from 7 AM to 11 PM, or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to see the floor. Mention anything you already know about the slab, like old paint or a crack that keeps coming back.
I check the slab first
I look for moisture, old coatings and cracks and ask what the floor has to put up with day to day before I write anything down. The estimate lists the prep and repairs your floor needs, so you can see what the work includes.
Settle any permits up front
Escondido's Building Division exempts painting, tiling, carpeting and similar finish work from building permits, but its list doesn't name metallic epoxy, so if your job needs a permit, we talk through who pulls it before work starts, and when I'm not sure, I ask the city. Separate plumbing, electrical or mechanical permits can still apply if your garage update also changes wiring or plumbing, and the city's building counter is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Prep, coat and walk-through
Our crew does the prep and the install with me on the job, and you should plan on a strong smell while the coating goes down. When the last coat is on, I walk the finished floor with you before we pack up.
Metallic epoxy flooring questions
How much does metallic epoxy flooring cost in Escondido?
There's no set price, because the cost comes down to the size of the space and how much work the slab needs before the first coat. Grinding off old paint or glue, filling cracks and adding a moisture barrier primer all add to the job, and your choice of top coat or a traction additive can too. I write all of that down at the estimate so you can see what the number covers.
How long does metallic epoxy take to cure before I can use the floor?
It depends on the coating system, because makers set different waits before the floor goes back into use. One maker's system stays out of service for 24 hours, while one supplier's guide allows a 72-hour cure before traffic, so ask any crew which system they're using. Right after the last coat, one maker's guide has the floor watched for two hours to keep feet off it, so plan to keep kids and pets somewhere else.
Will cracks in my concrete show through a metallic epoxy floor?
They can if they aren't fixed first. One maker calls its metallic system a smooth system, where flaws in the concrete have to be corrected or they'll show through the finish, so how even your floor looks comes down to the prep. Send photos of your cracks with the form, and I'll look at each one when I come out.
Can I get a lighter or darker metallic epoxy floor?
Yes, and the base coat color does most of that. The metallic layer is translucent, so light passes through it, and a white or light base gives a lighter floor than a black or dark one. Bring a few pictures of looks you like, and we'll match a base to them.
Does my concrete slab need a moisture barrier before metallic epoxy?
If the slab sits on the ground, the answer is usually yes. One maker says a moisture barrier must be in place on slabs poured on the ground, because seasonal ground moisture can push vapor up through the concrete no matter what earlier tests showed. Most garages and ground-floor rooms are built that way, so it's one of the first things I ask about.
How do I make a metallic epoxy floor less slippery and harder to scratch?
Both come down to the top coat. One supplier highly recommends a urethane top coat over a metallic floor to help prevent scratching, and one maker offers an additive for the top coat that gives the smooth surface some texture and traction. We'll weigh both against what your floor sees, whether that's tires, dog claws or wet shoes.
Floors that pair with metallic epoxy flooring
Urethane Cement Flooring
Worth a look for a room that takes heat, hot water or harsh cleaners, where a thick cement-based floor suits the work better than a decorative coat.
Polished Concrete Flooring
A good choice if you want a shine without adding a coating, since we grind and polish the slab itself instead of covering it up.