Metallic Epoxy Flooring in Stockton CA - a smooth, glossy floor built on clean concrete
Tired, stained concrete and a plain gray floor? We grind it smooth and lay a metallic epoxy floor with real depth and shine.
What is a metallic epoxy floor, and is it right for my concrete?
Metallic epoxy flooring in Stockton is a coating we lay over the concrete you already have, in layers. First comes a primer and a base coat, then a metallic coat with the pigment worked through it, and last a clear topcoat, so a plain gray slab ends up as a glossy floor with a deep metallic look.
Most people call us when they're looking at a garage, shop or room slab that's stained, patched or still wearing an old coating, and they want it to look finished. The price moves with the size of the floor, how much grinding and crack repair the slab needs, whether old paint or sealer has to come off, and which topcoat suits the room. The schedule turns mostly on that same prep and on how long the topcoat has to cure before you use the space, so I give you your own figure and a plan in a written estimate once I've seen the slab.
What happens after you call us about a metallic floor?
Call or send a request
Call (209) 420-1084, email us or use the request form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. We take calls seven days a week, so it's easy to find a visit that works for you.
I look at your slab
I come out myself, check the concrete for moisture and old coatings, and ask how you use the space. You get a clear recommendation on colors and topcoat plus a written estimate, so you know the number before anything starts.
Our crew preps and installs
Once you say go, we set a date and our crew does the grinding, repairs and coating. I check the work along the way, because the prep decides how the finished floor looks.
We walk the finished floor
When the topcoat is down, I walk the floor with you so you see it up close before we call it done. We also go over how long to stay off it before you walk on it or park on it.
How we lay a metallic epoxy floor, and the other finishes we offer
We start with prep, because a metallic floor has no flakes to hide what's underneath. Our crew diamond grinds the slab smooth and takes every bit of old paint, sealer or coating off, since anything left in the concrete shows straight through the finish. We degrease oil spots, fill cracks and check moisture before any coating goes down, then lay the primer, the base coat, the metallic coat and the clear topcoat. If you're torn on colors, we can lay a sample first so you see the base color and metallic shade together before the whole floor goes down.
Metallic epoxy isn't the right answer for every slab, and I'll tell you when it isn't. Where a kitchen or shop floor takes hot water, heavy spills and constant washing, urethane cement flooring usually holds up better than an epoxy finish. If you like the look of the concrete itself and don't want a coating at all, polished concrete flooring grinds the slab down to a hard, glossy surface instead.
Get a written quote for your metallic epoxy floor
We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come see your slab. The estimate is free, done at your property and comes with no obligation. You get my recommendation and a written quote, and you decide from there.
Metallic epoxy questions from Stockton owners
How much does metallic epoxy flooring cost in Stockton?
Professionally installed metallic epoxy, including grinding, moisture testing, primer, base coat and clear topcoat, usually costs about $8 to $15 per square foot across the US. The same cost guide says West Coast contractors start above the low end of that range, so expect a Stockton quote to sit higher than the bottom number. Your free written estimate gives your own figure, and we stand behind it with satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Which topcoat is best for a metallic epoxy garage floor?
One contractor guide recommends a polyaspartic topcoat for every garage and any other space that gets sun. It says a clear epoxy topcoat yellows within one summer of sun through the garage door, and it treats polyurethane as a cheaper choice that cures slower and resists scuffs a little less. I'll tell you which one I'd pick once I've seen how much sun your floor gets and how you use it.
How do I know if my concrete is ready for a metallic epoxy floor?
Most sound slabs can take it once they're ground smooth and cleared of old coatings, but moisture is the big question. One maker says slabs should be tested for high moisture vapor before coating, and another requires a moisture barrier under slabs that sit on the ground, because seasonal ground moisture can push vapor up through the slab whatever an earlier test showed. That maker also says saw cuts can be filled and coated over, though the coating may crack along them if the slab shrinks or moves a lot, and I'll tell you straight if your slab isn't ready.
How long before I can walk or park on a new metallic epoxy floor?
In one guide's garage schedule, the floor is walkable 4 to 6 hours after the topcoat goes on and drivable after 24 to 48 hours. Plan somewhere else to park until then, and we'll give you the times for the topcoat we actually use on your floor.
How do I choose colors for a metallic epoxy floor?
Pick the base coat color and the metallic shade together, because the metallic layer is see-through and the color under it changes the whole look. A white or light base gives you a lighter floor, while a black or dark base deepens it. One maker calls metallic systems hard to install and strongly recommends a sample first, which is why we offer one.
How do I check a flooring contractor's license in California?
Look the contractor up with the state licensing board, which shows license status and any complaint disclosures before you hire. The board lists resin and epoxy work under its synthetic products class. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to check us before I come out.
Other ways to finish your concrete
Urethane Cement Flooring
For commercial kitchens and wash-down shops where hot water and harsh cleaners would wear an epoxy finish, this cement-based floor is usually the tougher pick.
Polished Concrete Flooring
If you'd rather see the concrete itself, we grind and polish the slab to a hard shine with no coating on top to peel or wear through.
Get your metallic floor estimate started
Call (209) 420-1084, email quotes@stocktonepoxyflooringandconcretepolishing.com or use the form, and have the floor's rough size, how you use the space, any old coating or oil stains, and whether the slab sits on the ground ready so the visit goes quickly.