Metallic Epoxy Floors in Yuma, AZ

Metallic epoxy floors are poured resin floors with metallic pigments mixed in. As the resin is spread and worked, the pigment moves and settles into swirls and depth that look like marble, polished stone or moving water. No two floors come out the same. In Yuma, where nearly every home sits on a concrete slab, metallic epoxy is a way to turn that slab into the finished floor in a room, an office or a garage that is used as more than parking.

Where metallic floors work best

• Interior rooms on slab: game rooms, home offices, home gyms and converted garages.
• Show garages: a garage that holds a collector car, a boat or a workshop you like to show off.
• Small businesses: salons, offices and retail spaces that want a seamless, distinctive floor.
• Casitas and guest rooms: detached rooms on slab where tile or carpet would trap sand.

Why the sun still matters indoors

Metallic epoxy is an epoxy, and HomeGuide rates epoxy's UV resistance as poor to fair. Strong Yuma light through a sliding door or an open garage door can yellow the clear layers over time. On any metallic floor that gets daylight, we finish with a UV-stable topcoat. That topcoat also adds scratch resistance, which matters where sand gets tracked in.

How it is installed

The slab is ground and repaired the same way as any coated floor. Cracks are filled so they do not show through the finish. A primer and a base color go down first. Then the metallic layer is poured and worked with rollers, brushes or air to move the pigment. Timing is everything in this step, and heat shortens the working time. In Yuma we keep the space as cool as we can, start early and keep pours sized to what the crew can work before it sets.

Color and look

Metallic floors can be subtle (one or two close colors for a soft marbled look) or bold (contrasting colors with strong movement). Grays, silvers and bronze tones are popular because they hide dust and match most interiors. We show you sample boards and photos at the estimate, and we talk through how much movement you want.

Moisture under interior slabs

Interior slabs sit directly on the ground, and moisture can move up through them. Most Yuma soils are dry, but irrigated yards, planters against the house and the summer monsoon can change that. A metallic floor is a thick, sealed layer, and moisture trapped under it can cause blistering. We check the slab before quoting and use a moisture-tolerant primer if readings call for it.

Living with a metallic floor

Metallic floors are glossy, which looks great and shows dust more than a flake floor does. A dust mop and a damp mop with a mild cleaner handle most of it. Felt pads on furniture legs and a doormat at each entry help keep sand from scratching the topcoat.