Garage Floor Coatings
Metallic Floor Coatings in South Florida
Metallic pigments moved through a self-leveling coating to form a flowing pattern with depth. Every floor comes out different, by design.
Serving Palm Beach County·Broward County·Miami-Dade County
- Metallic coating: $13.50 per sq ft
- Existing coating removal: $2.50 per sq ft
A metallic floor gets its look from fine reflective pigments suspended in a clear coating. As the coating is poured and worked, the pigments drift and settle into veins, clouds and ripples. The effect has visual depth that printed or broadcast finishes do not, and it cannot be repeated exactly from one floor to the next.
That is the appeal and the caution. You choose a color direction and a general character. The exact pattern is made on the day. A metallic floor is also smooth and glossy, which shows scratches, dust and slab flaws more than a flake or quartz floor does. It is the right choice when appearance is the priority and you are comfortable with a result that is partly unpredictable.
Scope
What a metallic system involves
- Assessment of the slab, with close attention to flatness and surface defects
- Mechanical preparation of the concrete
- Repair and smoothing of cracks, pits and joints that would show through
- A primer coat that seals the concrete and sets the background color
- The metallic coat, poured and worked to develop the pattern
- A clear protective top coat
- Guidance on returning the floor to use, based on the products installed
For this system, whether preparation and equipment are included in the per-square-foot rate is confirmed in your written estimate.
Preparation and installation
How the system is installed
Assess flatness and defects
A glossy, self-leveling coating pools in low spots and telegraphs ridges. We check the slab closely and tell you where the pattern is likely to gather or thin out.
Prepare mechanically
The slab is ground evenly. Grinding marks are kept fine, because a clear metallic coat can reveal them.
Repair and smooth
Cracks, pits and joints are filled and ground flush. Repairs are more visible under metallic finishes, so more time is spent here.
Prime
A pigmented primer seals the concrete, limits air release into the next coat and provides the base tone.
Pour and work the metallic coat
The metallic material is poured and moved with rollers, brushes and other tools to create the pattern. This stage is done in one continuous operation.
Top coat
A clear top coat protects the metallic layer and sets the gloss level.
Cure and hand over
We give you guidance on foot traffic and vehicles for the products used, along with care advice for a glossy floor.
Images shown illustrate service and finish options.
Finish and system choices
Color directions
Rendered swatches for illustration only. A real metallic floor will not match any swatch; pattern and tone are developed on site and reviewed against physical samples.
Dark charcoal with silver movement. The most forgiving of the dark tones.
Light silver-gray with soft white veining. Brightens the space.
Warm copper tones over a dark base for strong contrast.
Swatches are rendered illustrations, not photographs and not manufacturer colors. Actual finishes are selected from physical samples.
Scope boundaries
What is not included, and what we assess on site
These are the points most often left unsaid in an estimate. We would rather you read them here than discover them later.
Not included unless listed in your estimate
- Existing-coating removal, additional heavy grinding, moisture mitigation and leveling, which are added only when required
- Leveling to correct slab flatness, which metallic finishes often need
- Significant crack and spall repair beyond what is listed
- A guarantee of matching a photograph, swatch or another floor
- Stem-wall and vertical coating, unless listed
Conditions we check before pricing
- Slab flatness, since the coating flows to low areas
- The number and visibility of cracks and patches
- Moisture conditions
- How the space will be used, including vehicles, tools and furniture
- Whether slip resistance needs to be addressed, which changes the look
- Small projects below the review threshold for this system
Public rates
What it costs to start the math
Projects in this system under $3,500 are reviewed individually. That is a review threshold, not a surcharge.
| Item | Public rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Metallic coatingCoating system | $13.50 | per sq ft |
| Existing coating removalPer square foot | $2.50 | per sq ft |
| Additional heavy grindingPer square foot | $1.50 | per sq ft |
| Moisture mitigationPer square foot | $2.50 | per sq ft |
| Crack treatmentPer linear foot | $12.50 | per linear ft |
| Self-leveling, 1/8 inchPer square foot | $5.50 | per sq ft |
| Self-leveling, 1/4 inchPer square foot | $7.00 | per sq ft |
Rate version 2026-10-05.1. Standard complexity shown; Moderate is ×1.18 and Heavy is ×1.35. Preliminary only: final scope and pricing require a site assessment. Applicable taxes and assessed extras are not included.
Finish options and details
Images shown illustrate service and finish options.
We do not yet have a licensed photograph of a metallic coating. The photographs here are references for movement and gloss only.
Can you match a photo I have seen?
We can work toward its colors and general character. We cannot reproduce a specific pattern, because the pattern forms as the material moves on your slab on the day. If an exact, repeatable look matters, a flake or quartz system is a safer choice.
Is a metallic floor practical for a working garage?
It can be used for parking, but it is a decorative finish. The smooth, glossy surface shows tire marks, scratches and dust more than textured systems do. For a garage that sees tools, jacks and heavy use, we usually suggest full flake or quartz.
Is it slippery?
A smooth, glossy coating has less grip when wet than a textured one. A fine anti-slip additive can be put in the top coat, which slightly softens the gloss and the clarity of the pattern. We discuss the trade-off with you.
Why does slab flatness matter more for metallic?
The metallic coat levels itself. It runs to low spots and thins over high spots, which changes both color and pattern. Slabs with noticeable dips or ridges often need leveling first, and that is priced separately.
Does the rate include grinding and equipment?
For metallic coatings, the preparation and equipment inclusions are confirmed in your written estimate. Only the Full-Flake Hybrid rate is a confirmed package that includes ordinary mechanical preparation and normal equipment.
Related services
Often scoped together
Garage Floor Coatings
Five coating systems installed over mechanically prepared, assessed concrete.
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Concrete Repairs, Moisture Mitigation & Leveling
Cracks, old coatings, moisture and flatness dealt with before the finish goes down.
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Full-Flake Hybrid Garage Coatings
Flake broadcast to full coverage and sealed under a clear top coat. Package rate.
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Ready to scope metallic floor coatings?
Send the rooms, surfaces and rough quantities you have. We reply to confirm a visit, assess the conditions on site, and give you a written scope and price before any work is scheduled.