Metallic epoxy floors in Kansas City

Metallic floors look like polished stone or liquid metal, and no two are the same. Here's how they're made, where they shine, and how they compare to a flake floor.

By Josh Burnett, owner and lead installer at Coating Commander. Updated October 4, 2026. 5-minute read.

One of our metallic floors. Every one comes out different.
In this guide
  1. What a metallic floor is
  2. Where metallic floors work best
  3. Metallic vs flake: how to choose
  4. Prep matters just as much
  5. Living with a metallic floor
  6. Common questions

What a metallic floor is

A metallic floor uses epoxy mixed with fine metallic pigments. While it's still wet, the installer works the color by hand, and the pigment settles into swirls, ripples and depth that look like marble, polished stone or flowing metal.

Because the look comes from how it's worked on your floor, every metallic floor is one of a kind.

Where metallic floors work best

  • Show garages where the floor is part of the look
  • Finished basements, game rooms and bars
  • Home gyms and shops
  • Showrooms and storefronts

They're a big step up from bare or painted concrete in any room where you want the floor to stand out.

Want an exact price for your floor?Call or text Josh for a free on-site estimate and a same-day flat-rate quote.

Metallic vs flake: how to choose

MetallicFlake
LookGlossy, deep, one of a kindSpeckled, textured, 20+ set blends
Hides dirt and dustLess, the gloss shows itVery well
GripSmooth unless texture is addedNaturally textured
Shows scratchesMore visibleHidden by the flake
InstallHand-worked, more laborBroadcast, faster

For an everyday garage where cars come and go, flake is usually the more practical pick. For a showpiece space, metallic is hard to beat. If you're torn, we can talk through both during your estimate. Browse flake colors to compare.

Prep matters just as much

A metallic floor is only as good as what's under it. It gets the same groundwork as every floor we install: diamond grinding to open up the concrete and polyurea filling for every crack. Metallic finishes are glossy and reflective, so any shortcut in prep shows.

Living with a metallic floor

  • Sweep or dust-mop often, since grit is what dulls a glossy surface.
  • Use mats at entry points and under heavy equipment.
  • Clean with mild soap and water. Never use a pressure washer on any coated floor.
  • Ask about adding texture to the top coat in areas that get wet.

Common questions

What is a metallic epoxy floor?

It is an epoxy floor mixed with metallic pigments and worked by hand while wet, creating swirls and depth that look like marble, stone or liquid metal. Every metallic floor is one of a kind.

Are metallic floors slippery?

A glossy metallic finish is smooth. Texture can be added to the top coat in areas that get wet.

Is metallic or flake better for a garage?

Flake is usually more practical for daily-use garages because it hides dirt and scratches and has natural grip. Metallic is best where the floor is a showpiece.

Do you install metallic floors in basements?

Yes. Metallic finishes are popular for finished basements, game rooms, gyms and shops as well as garages.

Want an exact price for your floor?Call or text Josh for a free on-site estimate and a same-day flat-rate quote.

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