Metallic Epoxy Flooring in Pittsburg CA - a one-of-a-kind floor built on smooth prep
Tired of stained, dusty or peeling concrete? We prep the slab right and pour a metallic floor with depth and a pattern all its own.
Is metallic epoxy the right floor for your concrete?
Metallic epoxy flooring in Pittsburg, CA is a coating whose metallic pigments drift into swirls and ripples as it cures, so your concrete ends up with a deep, glossy pattern no other floor has. We put it down in garages, shops, basements and living spaces, over concrete we've ground smooth first.
Most people who ask me about metallic have a garage, shop or basement slab that's stained, dusty or wearing a coating that's letting go, and they want something better than another coat of paint. What moves the price is the size of the floor, how much grinding and repair the concrete needs, whether an old coating has to come off, what the moisture check shows and which topcoat you pick. Those same things set the schedule, along with the wait for the topcoat to cure before you park on it. If there's a heavy old coating on your floor, concrete floor stripping is often the first step, and the written estimate I give you after seeing the slab tells you what yours needs.
How do you know your floor is ready for metallic epoxy?
Most people call us because the concrete they have looks tired or the last coating let go. Here's what I look for when someone asks whether metallic makes sense for their floor.
Bare concrete that dusts, soaks up oil and never looks clean usually means it's time to coat it.
Garage paint peeling off under the tires usually means it went down over concrete that was never ground.
Dark damp patches or white powder on the slab can mean moisture coming up, which I check first.
Pits, patches and trowel marks will show through metallic, so they point to grinding and repair before coating.
A flake floor you've grown tired of can be ground down and redone as a smooth metallic finish.
You want a basement, shop or living room floor with the depth of poured stone, without tile or carpet.
If a coating is already lifting or the slab looks damp, call (925) 318-8041 before buying anything, because those are the floors I most want to see first.
What happens when you call us about metallic epoxy in Pittsburg?
I come out myself, our own installers do the work, and I'm there for the prep, since that's where most floors are won or lost. Here's how a job usually runs.
Call or send us a message
Call (925) 318-8041 or send a message, and tell us what room the floor is in and how you use it. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I look at your slab
I check the concrete for moisture, old coatings, cracks and rough spots, and we talk through how you use the room, the base color and the topcoat. You get a written estimate that spells out the prep, the system and the finish, so you can see exactly what moves the price.
Our crew preps and pours
Our own installers grind and repair the concrete first, and I'm on the job for that part because metallic shows every flaw the prep misses. Then they put down the primer, base color, metallic coat and topcoat, and I check in through the rest.
We walk the floor together
When the crew is done, I walk the finished floor with you and tell you when it's ready to walk on and when it's ready for the car. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Get a written estimate for your metallic epoxy floor
Send the form with your floor's rough size and any old paint, sealer or coating on it. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site visit, and the written estimate comes with no obligation.
- Call
- (925) 318-8041
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Base colors, finishes and the slab underneath
The metallic coat is see-through, so the color under it decides how the whole floor reads. A white or light base keeps the metallic bright, and a black or dark base pulls it deeper. That's why I pick the base color with you along with the pattern you're after, because once the base is down, the look is mostly set.
Metallic has no flakes to hide anything, so every pit, patch and trowel mark in the slab shows through. I sold coatings before I installed them, and most failures I heard about started with poor prep, which is why our crew grinds the concrete smoother than we would for a flake floor. We can fill and coat over sawcut joints, but if the slab shrinks or moves a lot, the coating over them can crack in time.
Metallic isn't the answer for every floor. A commercial kitchen or a wash bay usually does better with urethane cement flooring, and if you'd rather keep bare concrete and just bring up a shine, polished concrete flooring is worth a look. On top of the metallic, the finish can be satin or gloss, and I'll tell you which one I'd pick for how you use the room.
Metallic epoxy questions we hear in Pittsburg
How much does metallic epoxy flooring cost in Pittsburg, CA?
A professional metallic epoxy installation usually costs about $8 to $15 per square foot across the US, and that price covers diamond grinding, moisture testing, primer and a clear topcoat. West Coast contractors generally charge more than those in the Southeast and Midwest, so when you compare quotes, ask whether each one includes all four of those steps. We're licensed and fully insured, and the Contractors State License Board, which licenses contractors in California, caps a home improvement down payment at no more than $1,000, and less on smaller jobs.
What is the best topcoat for a metallic epoxy garage floor?
Polyaspartic is the topcoat one cost guide recommends for any space that gets sunlight, and that includes every garage. The same guide says an epoxy clear coat in a garage yellows within one summer of sun through the door, and polyurethane costs less than polyaspartic but cures slower and stands up to scraping a little less. I'd rather spend a bit more on the topcoat than watch your floor turn yellow, so that's the one I usually point people to.
How long does metallic epoxy take before I can drive on it?
One guide says that after a polyaspartic topcoat goes down, the floor is walkable in 4 to 6 hours and drivable in 24 to 48 hours. Plan on parking somewhere else for a couple of days, and I'll tell you when your floor is ready based on the topcoat we use.
Can moisture in my concrete slab ruin a metallic epoxy floor?
Yes, it can, because ground moisture under a slab can push vapor up through the concrete and into the coating. One maker's guide says slabs poured on the ground need a suitable moisture barrier, since that moisture changes with the seasons no matter what an earlier reading showed. I check for moisture before I write the estimate, and we'll settle the moisture barrier question before any work starts.
How do I prepare an old painted garage floor for metallic epoxy?
The old paint, sealer or coating has to come off completely, and that's our job, not something to tackle with a scraper over a weekend. It adds a step on any floor that's been coated before, because the metallic is only as good as what it's bonded to, so it's the first thing I look for when I come out.
Where is the household hazardous waste drop-off near Pittsburg, CA?
The Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is at 2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy in Pittsburg, and you can reach them at 925.756.1990. If you use a map app, the facility suggests entering 2550 Arcy Ln, Antioch. Give them a call first if you're clearing old cans out of the garage before we start.
Other concrete floors worth comparing
Urethane Cement Flooring
Breweries, food prep rooms and busy shops that get hosed down often are better off with urethane cement, which is made to live with heat and harsh cleaning.
Polished Concrete Flooring
If you like the look of concrete itself and want nothing on the surface to peel or scratch through, polishing the slab gives you a hard, glossy floor.
Talk to me about your metallic floor
We're available until 11 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends, so call (925) 318-8041 or use our contact form after you've had a look at your garage tonight.
Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM