What makes metallic different
A metallic floor uses reflective pigments suspended in a clear resin, moved around while wet to create depth and movement. Every floor is one of a kind, which is the appeal and also the risk: there is no way to fix a bad pour except to grind it off and start over.
This is the one system where the installer matters more than the product. Two crews using the identical kit will produce very different floors.
Cost
| Space | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Residential garage, two car | $3,500 to $6,500 |
| Retail or showroom, per sq ft | $8 to $15 |
| Small office or entry, per sq ft | $9 to $16 |
The spread is wide because metallic is labor intensive and highly dependent on how much prep the slab needs.
Before you commit
- Ask to see photos of their own finished metallic floors, not manufacturer samples. Samples all look the same. Real floors do not.
- Ask what happens if you do not like the pattern. A confident installer will do a sample board in your chosen colors first.
- Understand the maintenance. High gloss shows dust, and Bakersfield has plenty of it. A satin top coat hides more than a full gloss one.
- Direct sun will yellow a standard epoxy clear coat. If the space has big windows, the top coat should be UV stable.