metalflake in epoxy floor coating..?

[dunnit]

is it possible?

 

[bdamico]

http://www.puremetallic.com/metallic-decorative-mica-flakes.html

but maybe you mean something different bc I assume googled metal flake epoxy. one thing that surprised me is that i haven't seen anyone use them on this forum

 

[dunnit]

lot of cool stuff on their site. thinking i'm going to do a test panel with some bass boat flake....what would a person use to turn the clear epoxy into a candy coat?

 

[bdamico]

give this thread a couple of days. there will be some really good pro opinions before you know it

 

[lisiecki1]

I'm putting metal flake in with my color flakes. Hopefully this evening.

 

[dunnit]

just watched a couple videos on this topic.....looks like its pretty versatile for uses.... spray paint , toners, etc....seems like they were using almost anything

 

[tncatadjuster]

I started doing this 20 years ago, now the industry is embracing it throughly.
The possibilities are endless. Easy to get carried away, and some don't age as well as others.

 

[dunnit]

what kind of issues can happen over time...?

 

[tncatadjuster]

I was referring to the aesthetic.

 

[Shea]

Twice I almost did a floor with the metallic flakes, but both times the client decided that they were afraid of getting tired of it after a few years and decided against it. I agree that the possibilities are endless in terms of an artistic point of view, but I think it might be a little too "far out" for the average home owner.

Can you imagine trying to find the spring clip or small nut that you just dropped in that? Very cool though.

 

[bdamico]

Twice I almost did a floor with the metallic flakes, but both times the client decided that they were afraid of getting tired of it after a few years and decided against it. I agree that the possibilities are endless in terms of an artistic point of view, but I think it might be a little too "far out" for the average home owner.

Can you imagine trying to find the spring clip or small nut that you just dropped in that? Very cool though.

I only considered it as a subtle addition to a granite full broadcast --I can't believe we're not seeing at least some of those being done around here ---really seems to be the finishing touch

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Torginol has a Mica Flake. Looks metallic once applied.

 

[dunnit]

This is along the lines of the effect im shooting for..... http://www.pinheadlounge.com/bdi/page/7/view/46320/