Metallic Epoxy Floors in Ontario, CA

Metallic epoxy floors are poured epoxy mixed with metallic pigments, worked by hand while wet so the color moves into swirls, ripples and depth. No two come out the same. In Ontario, many homes sit directly on a concrete slab, which means the floor under your carpet or tile is already a candidate. Pull up worn flooring in a family room, office or converted garage and the slab underneath can become the finished floor.

Moisture comes first

A slab on grade sits on the ground, and moisture can rise through it even in a dry climate. If too much vapor pushes up under a sealed epoxy floor, it can lift or blister. Before we quote a metallic floor inside a home, we test the slab. If readings are high, we use a moisture-tolerant primer or tell you the floor needs another approach. HomeGuide lists moisture and hardness testing at $50 to $300 when it is billed separately.

What it takes to get a slab ready

Interior slabs in Ontario homes often hold tile adhesive, carpet tack strip holes, paint and patches from past remodels. Metallic finishes show every flaw underneath, so prep is heavier than for a flake floor.

• Remove old flooring, adhesive and tack strips
• Diamond grind the whole floor to an even profile
• Fill cracks, holes and low spots, then grind flush
• Apply a primer and a solid base color
• Pour and work the metallic layer
• Seal with a clear topcoat chosen for scratch and UV resistance

Where metallic floors work well

• Living rooms and family rooms: a single seamless surface with no grout lines.
• Home offices and game rooms: durable under chairs and easy to clean.
• Converted garages and ADUs: common in Inland Empire homes where a garage becomes living space.
• Small retail spaces, salons and studios: a distinctive floor in a business setting.

Metallic finishes are less suited to working garages. They show dust, tire marks and scratches more than flake floors.

Picking colors

We bring samples and photos of completed metallic patterns. Grays and silvers look like polished stone. Bronzes and coppers suit warm interiors. Blues and deep greens make a bold statement in game rooms. Natural light changes how the finish reads, so we look at samples in your room before you commit.

Living with it

Use felt pads on furniture legs and rugs at doors to catch grit. Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner. A satin topcoat hides fine scratches better than high gloss, and a worn topcoat can be lightly sanded and recoated years later without redoing the metallic layer.