What Are Metallic Epoxy Floors?

Metallic epoxy flooring offers commercial environments a unique, attention-grabbing aesthetic with a number of performance benefits. With its shimmering design, customers and visitors enjoy a more immersive and artistic experience that dull, traditional floors can’t match.

With many functional and visual perks, metallic epoxy might just be the right choice for your commercial space. Let’s take a deeper dive into metallic epoxy floor features.

Metallic epoxy is a type of epoxy that contains metallic pigments. As the epoxy and metals are mixed together and cure, the resulting metallic powder blends to create a lava-like flow or pearlescent design — creating a floor with an exotic and eye-catching appearance.

The epoxy is then poured in place, a process that results in a handcrafted appearance for each floor. Even when the same colors are used, the finished floor will have its own unique look. No two floors are exactly the same!

Due to their unique and stunning appearances, metallic epoxy floors are selected for high-end retail environments and areas displaying products (think showrooms.) The sleek, contemporary, eye-catching floors enhance any environment without taking away from the products or exhibits being showcased.

Other environments that use metallic epoxy to great effect include restaurants, casinos, and even some medical facilities. Beyond appearances, these floors are valued for their slip and scratch resistance.

If you are looking for a truly unique floor surface that perfectly captures your vision and conveys the statement you want to make to your visitors, we have good news: metallic epoxy is customizable to match your setting. Additionally, effects can be added to the floor, along with multiple colors to create the desired look.

Even with their main draw being the unique visual, metallic epoxy floors are also known for durability and a long-lasting lifespan. A well-regarded metallic epoxy floor with light to moderate daily use can be expected to last for at least 20 years or longer.

As with other epoxy flooring systems, these floors are resistant to impacts, abrasions, moisture, and stains.

Like other epoxy coatings, metallic epoxy is applied as a single, seamless coat. This makes the surface exceptionally easy to clean. Most maintenance involves merely sweeping or dusting as needed. Mops and/or wet rags can also be used when needed to prevent dirt and grime from sticking to the surface.

Metallic epoxy floors give your business a smooth, finished surface with a unique look that will make your visitors' experience one to remember. With nearly endless creative design options available, metallic epoxy lets you create a style that you can truly call your own.

Liquid Elements’ Reflect decorative epoxy floor is available in three finishes and is resilient, offering superior underfoot comfort.

Curious about our Reflect installations? Read our project profiles to see how Reflect flooring completed an immersive experience in a Las Vegas tourist attraction, created a chic environment for an Oregon hotel, and supported a New York arena in creating the VIP treatment for its guests.

Stonhard is the unprecedented world leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance polymer floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard maintains 300 territory managers and 200 application teams worldwide who will work with you on design specification, project management, final walk-through and service after the sale. Stonhard’s single-source warranty covers both products and installation.

Liquid Elements is a brand of Stonhard specializing in luxury seamless flooring for a wide range of commercial spaces, including retail, workplace environments, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and more. For the ultimate in high-end design and custom flooring, count on Liquid Elements to make your vision a reality.

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