Epoxy finishing techiques

[bandito]

Hello,

Have been looking at various epoxy floor finishes and I really like the one in the attached picture. It's from a a company called Lab Surfaces. I contacted them directly on how to achieve this effect. The rep said that I had to contact the supplier. I contacted the supplier and the only information he had was that I needed three coats. Base layer of grey, then add a layer of black followed by a clear coat with the metallic flakes in it. He couldn't really specify anything on the technique. Just started watching YouTube videos and it looks as if you mix the grey and the black on the floor and then follow with a clear coat. Anyone have any advice or suggestions?

 

[Shea]

What you are looking at is a metallic epoxy coating. An epoxy primer is applied first, followed by the metallic epoxy, followed by a protective, high wearing clear coat. The metallic pigment is mixed into a 100% solids clear epoxy. Because metallic colors are somewhat translucent, dark and black colored epoxy primers are used for darker colors. Lighter primers are used for light metallic colors. This is what creates the illusion of depth. No two floors look the same and it does take a bit of experience to learn how to create the look you want.

Though these are long wearing floors, they are not a favorite for garage floors. The reason is that the extreme high gloss and darker colors highlight any bit of dust, dusty footprints / tire prints, and scratches. It's a pain to keep looking clean. That is why beiges, tans, greys, and full color flake floors are more popular.

They are also more expensive due to the low coverage rate of the metallic epoxy coat that is required in order get the proper thickness for the metallic pigments to react as they do.

I would recommend working with one of the vendors on this forum if you are interested in a metallic epoxy floor. They can assist you with the proper floor prep, application requirements, and other tips in order to achieve a successful looking outcome.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

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[Armorpoxy]

Take a look at this...you want a 'metallic' floor as noted above.

Armortallic Metallic Epoxy - ArmorPoxy

ArmorPoxy's Armortallic Metallic Epoxy - Transforming Surfaces into Works of Art. Experience Luxury in Every Step.

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[Armorpoxy]

Hi the design is not achieved by the product, the results are 99% from the technique of how it is applied. There are many Youtube videos showing how metallics are applied so best to view some of them to determine the technique that you should use to get the look you want.

No two metallic projects ever come out the same, even from the same applicator. Even temperature and humidity can affect the look of metallics.