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Metallic Epoxy Floor Coating System

Exterior Performance Coatings offers a beautiful array of metallic epoxy floor products that are sure to meet all your metallic epoxy resin needs. Concrete and masonry flooring doesn’t have to be dull—give your concrete flooring the look of polished marble or choose a solid, yet eye-catching color to make your flooring look brand new. Our metallic epoxy floor products mix seamlessly with our clear HyperREZ Epoxy or our new E671CL Epoxy and a wide range of other clear resin coatings to create the perfect flooring solution. We pride ourselves on offering total flooring protection solutions. If you have any questions on any of our products or even products you may not see, contact our team at your earliest convenience.

  • Overview
  • 3 Step Application Process
  • What & How to Order
  • Application Tools
  • Videos

Metallic Epoxy Floor & Countertop Systems

Metallic ColorPigments are special effect pigments composed of mica nano-particles coated with various organic and inorganic pigments to create pearlescent and iridescent effects that mimic the natural look of stone and rock formations. Metallic Systems have become incredibly popular due to their unique, 3 dimensional, decorative and pearlescent appearance. When the metallic particles are mixed with epoxy they give the coating a shine that reflects light and creates and eye-catching dramatic color. Using Metallic Pigments as part of a 3 step epoxy and polyaspartic application process offers the unique design of  a quartz, granite or marble look in a tough, durable floor coating system at a fraction of the cost of natural stone, making them perfect for any commercial or residential setting.

We recommend using our HyperREZ UV Epoxy or our new E671CL Epoxy to install metallic floor and countertop systems with its long 40-45 min working time, great looks and superior dynamic flow. When applying the metallic systems to a wood floor, recommend using our HyperFLEX Epoxy in the Step 1 primer coat to accommodate the flexibility needed with a wooden floor.  For outdoor projects requiring maximum UV protection, recommend using metallics pigments with our 5500-EX Clear Polyaspartic.

With 50 metallic colors (shown below), the color combinations and artistic designs options are limitless! For proper blending of all pigments including Metallic Pigments, strongly recommend a Jiffy Mixer style drill mixer which will ensure proper dispersion of pigments throughout the epoxy, polyaspartic or urethane.

Use of an improper drill mixer can result in streaking of the color because the pigment has not been thoroughly blended.  It can also create curing problems if the hardener also called activator (Part B) is not thoroughly blended with the resin (Part A) which can cause some areas on your floor to remain soft and not harden properly.  DO NOT USE A PAINT MIXER.  Many mixing problems described above can be traced back to using a paint mixer..  DO NOT HAND MIX as this approach can also result in the same problems as using a paint mixer.

COLOR FAN DECKS

See our Metallic Pigment Fan deck with all 50 metallic colors with actual metallic pigment applied over primer  METALLIC PIGMENT FAN DECK

All Purpose Fan Deck with 52 various flakes, epoxy pigments, quartz granules ALL PURPOSE FAN DECK

Why Metallics Pigment Systems?

  • Showcase the “WOW” Factor with Unlimited Design Options in a decorative marbled look or unique artistic expression
  • 50 metallic & pearlescent UV Resistant colors to choose from
  • Recreate a marble, quartz or granite looking decorative surface at a small fraction of the cost per square foot
  • Offers exceptionally tough, durable, long lasting coating system (40 – 45 mils thick vs one coat of household paint averaging <2 mils thick)
  • Good for both foot traffic and vehicular applications
  • Looks great in a wide range of residential and commercial projects
  • Basic 3 Step Product Application Process – (see “How to” tabs this page)
  • Pigment Comes in easy to use powder form in 4 oz containers (colors 1 gallon clear epoxy)

Where Are Metallic Systems Used?

  • Showroom floors
  • Commercial Office floors
  • Home living spaces
  • Garage Floors
  • Basement Floors
  • Indoor & Outdoor
  • Concrete or Wood Floors and Countertops

Metallic Epoxy Colors

50 Colors to Select From (4 oz powder colors 1 gallon clear epoxy)

  • All Colors Shown Below
  • To Order Use the Color “Choose an Option” Drop Down Selector Above
  • See our 4 new Multi-Colored, color shifting pigments at bottom of page

Suggested Metallic Pigment Combinations (Pairings)

Looking for color combination ideas?  See our suggested Metallic Pigment System Pairings for ideas on mixing metallic colors for a great looking metallic marbled floor!  Pigment Pairings are not a single color but rather include selected multiple colors.  Pigments are mixed one at a time into an epoxy, polyaspartic or urethane coating then applied to your floor one at a time and mixed together on the floor for a great looking system.

Click on each picture for details on what color solid color primer and what metallic pigment colors to use (% shows  how much of each color to use of total metallic pigments).  The secondary color is typically poured on floor using a vein approach and slightly moving roller around once poured on.

New Collection of Metallic Multi-Colored PIgments

Pearlescent color-shifting pigments create unique optical illusions depending on the angles of viewing and light refraction

METALLICS EPOXY SYSTEMS REQUIRE A 3 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

Preparation:  Proper surface preparation very important on metallics system to ensure epoxy doesn’t peel over time. On concrete surfaces use a concrete (diamond) grinder to provide rough surface (concrete feels like 80 to 100 grit sandpaper).  Remove grease or oil (test to see if water absorbs – if it doesn’t, need to clean).  Acid etch does not provide enough roughness.  On wood surfaces sand surface to open up pores and remove all dust.

Start with Step 1 Primer: Apply Epoxy Primer using solid color.  Metallics pigments are translucent (see through) and pickup primer color so important to select a primer color that compliments metallic color(s).  We offer 14 solid colors for primer coat.  Black is most popular since all colors go with it.  Suggest HyperREZ UV Resistant Epoxy for primer on concrete and HyperFLEX Epoxy on wood.  Apply 150 sq’/gallon in 1 coat.

Next is Step 2 Metallics:  Metallics basecoat gives 3-D look of depth and decorative WOW factor.  Recommend HyperREZ UV Epoxy (same epoxy as step 1).   Apply HyperREZ at 50-75 sq/gallon for best 3-D look and at 75 sq’/gallon to save money.  Thicker the coating greater the 3-D look.  For Metallic systems installed outdoors, recommend Aspartic 100 Alphatic Polyaspartic to prevent problem from epoxy yellowing with exposure to outdoor UV light. Add 1 (4 oz) powdered packet Metallics Pigment for every gallon HyperREZ Epoxy or Aspartic 100 used Step 2.   With 50 different colors, be as creative as you like!  Most metallics systems use 2 or 3 different metallic colors.  Use any number colors as long as total 4 oz metallics packets = number gallons Step 2.

Finally go to Step 3 Topcoat: Clear protective topcoat Aspartic 85 Go Slow applied at 500 sq’/gallon. Apply 1 or 2 coats for additional chemical protection and abrasion resistance.  For small projects or ones outdoors where summer bugs can be a problem with longer set times, suggest the fast setting version of Aspartic 85.  Metallics System are slippery when wet.  If this is a concern, consider SSR-2o anti-slip for least change surface appearance. Metallics Epoxy System Guide

What & How to Order (See Products Below)

  • Determine the number of square feet of your total project
  • Decide which epoxy for Steps 1 primer & Step 2 metallic basecoat and which polyaspartic or urethane you want to use for Step 3 clear topcoat.
  • EPOXY required:  Determine how many gallons needed Step 1 and Step 2 and add together as typically same product.  Recommend HyperREZ UV Epoxy  for best looking results.  For step 1, divide total # square feet/150 for number gallons and for step 2, divide Total # Square Feet/50 or total # square Feet/75 depending on how thick you want to apply.  Add gallons needed for Step 1 and 2 together.  For small projects use 1.5 quart kits of epoxy or 3 gallon kits.  For large projects we offer 15 gallon kits when shipped LTL to a commercial location.  For outdoor projects, recommend Aspartic 100 Aliphatic Polyaspartic for best long term UV protection
  • Metallic Pigment required Step 2:  Order (1) 4 oz metallic powdered pigment packet per gallon of epoxy used Step 2.  Any combination of colors.  Choose from  45 colors
  • Solid Color Pigment required Step 1:  Order 1 or more quarts solid color pigment.  Look at chart on pigment product page to determine number quarts needed.  Number oz solid color pigment used per gallon varies with color.  Choose from 14 colors.
  • Clear Topcoat required Step 3:   Divide Total # square feet/500 for number gallons for 1 coat when using a polyaspartic (recommended) or Total # square feet/300 or 350 when using water based urethane.  Use 1.5 quart kits or 3 gallon kits polyaspartic most projects.  For very large projects we offer 15 gallon kits when shipped LTL to  commercial location.  We recommend Aspartic 85 Go Slow for more working time.  If concern about bugs landing in topcoat while curing, suggest using fast setting Aspartic 85 vs slower set options.  Anti-slip recommended is the SSR-20, only 1 quart needed most projects (use 1-2 heaping spoonfuls per gallon topcoat).

Aspartic 100 High Build Polyaspartic for Concrete Floors | Low Temp 30°F | 100% Solids

From: $99.99

  • Tough, durable topcoat for interior epoxy floor coatings
  • Very low to no odor great for sensitive odor indoor projects
  • Can be used as high build topcoat up to 16 mils or 100 sq'/gallon
  • Cold temperature application down to 30°F
  • Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
  • UV Stable,  Will Not Yellow
  • Beautiful high gloss appearance
  • Designed for high traffic and industrial areas
  • High solids 100%
  • Available clear & 14 colors (Pigment Sold Separate)
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Aspartic 85 Polyaspartic Quick Cure Concrete Floor Coating | Low Temp 30°F

From: $79.50

  • Tough, durable topcoat for interior epoxy floor coatings
  • Cold temperature application down to 30°F
  • Fast Curing for quick 5-7 Hours Back in-Service Light Foot Traffic
  • Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
  • UV Stable and will not yellow
  • Beautiful high gloss appearance
  • Designed for high traffic and industrial areas
  • High solids 85%
  • Available in clear & 14 colors (Colored Pigment Sold Separately)
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Aspartic 85 Slow Set Polyaspartic Concrete Floor Coating | Low Temp 30°F | Low Odor Option

From: $99.99

  • Tough, durable topcoat for interior epoxy floor coatings
  • Cold weather application down to 30°F
  • Benefits of a Polyaspartic With Longer 45-60 minutes Working Times
  • Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
  • UV Stable and will not yellow
  • Beautiful high gloss appearance
  • Designed for high traffic and industrial areas
  • High solids 85%
  • Available in clear & 14 colors (Colored Pigment Sold Separately)
  • LOW ODOR version now available for indoor projects.
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E-Poly Pigment For All Floorguard Epoxy & Polyaspartic Coatings | 13 Colors

From: $52.00

  • Universal E-Poly Pigment Designed to Color All Epoxy & Polyaspartic Coatings manufactured by Floorguard Products
  • Add a Beautiful Decorative Color to Your Epoxy Project
  • 13 Different Colors to Choose From!
  • Sold in Quart Containers - Typically colors 3-5 Gallons When Mixed Into Clear Epoxy or Polyaspartic
  • Pigment can be Pre-mixed into Floorguard Epoxy & Polyaspasrtic Coatings on all orders 60 gallons or more with 4-7 days lead time (when ordered in 10 or 15 gallon kits as appropriate)
COMES IN 32 OZ CONTAINER
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HyperBOND Epoxy | Wet Condition Moisture Tolerant | Concrete Floor Coating | Low Temp 40F | 100% Sol...

From: $60.00

  • Tough, Durable Epoxy Coating
  • Outstanding Bonding
  • Water Insensitive and Can Be Applied In Wet Conditions
  • Withstands up to 9 lbs. of hydrostatic pressure
  • Cold temperature application down to 40F
  • Long 30-35 min working time
  • Resistant to Blushing/Sweating
  • Good chemical, impact and abrasion resistance
  • High solids 100%
  • Available in clear & 13 colors! (Pigment sold separately).  In 3 gallon kits only, available pre-colored in 3 colors
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HyperFLEX Epoxy | Flexible Membrane Concrete Wood Steel | 150% Elongation | Low Temp 40°F | 100% Sol...

From: $74.00

  • Tough, Durable Epoxy Coating and Flexible Membrane
  • Very Flexible with Elongation rating 150% @ASTM D-638
  • Great for Quick Crack Repair and Control Joint Filler (when mixed with Fumed Silica)
  • Can be used as a (1) basecoat for full broadcast floors, (2) flexible membrane, (3) repair gel to fill joints, cracks, & divots
  • Cold temperature application down to 40°F
  • Concrete & Wood Floors and Countertops
  • Superior Flexibility and Outstanding Bonding
  • Rapid Cure Rate For Same Day Flake and Solid Color System Application
  • When used as membrane or basecoat HyperFLEX cures about 2 hours
  • When used for gel repair cures about 10-15 minutes
  • Good chemical and abrasion resistance
  • High solids 100%
  • Withstands up to 9 lbs. of hydrostatic pressure
  • Available in clear & 13 colors! (Pigment sold separately)
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HyperREZ UV Epoxy Concrete Floor Coating | 45 min Work time | 100% Solids | Ultra Clear Great for Me...

From: $70.00

  • Tough, durable epoxy floor and countertop coating
  • Cold temperature application down to 40F
  • High Build Applications up to 32 mils/coat (50 sq'/gal)
  • Long Working Time
  • Good chemical and abrasion resistance
  • UV Resistant
  • High gloss appearance
  • Designed for high traffic and industrial areas
  • High solids 100%
  • Withstands up to 9 lbs. of hydrostatic pressure
  • Available in clear & 14 colors (Colored Pigment Sold Separately)
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Metallic Epoxy Color Pigment | Marbled 3-D Look | Pearlescent | Translucent 4oz (113g)

From: $19.99

  • Create a Beautiful Metallics Epoxy Floor System
  • Vibrant and Exciting Pearlescent looking colors
  • 3 Dimensional Marbled Appearance
  • Unlimited Designs - Endless Possibilities
  • 50 Different UV Resistant Colors
  • See our 5 new Color Shifting, unique Multi-Colored pigments
  • Add Metallics Pigment to HyerREZ UV Epoxy Or E671CL Epoxy as Part of 3 Step System
  • Floor & Countertop projects on concrete and wood
  • Pigment ships as Powder in Easy to Use 4 oz Container
PIGMENT COMES IN 4 OZ CONTAINER (Quantity Discounts Available!)
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APPLICATION TOOL TIPS (See Product Listings Below)

Roller Covers

  • Roller covers must be lint free, professional grade for epoxy and high performance coatings
  • For Epoxy used in Steps 1 and 2 – use 3/4″ nap roller cover
  • For Polyspartic clear topcoat used in Step 3 – use 3/8″ nap roller cover
  • Recommend 18″ wide roller cover for floor projects

Squeegee

  • Squeegee used after mixing epoxy and polyaspartic and then pouring onto the work surface to move it around.
  • Suggest flat squeegee as easiest to work with.  Notched squeegee great for higher build, thick systems but can be difficult to work with for thinner applications.

Jiffy Mixer

  • Very important to use a Jiffy Mixer style drill mixer (has horizontal blades on both top and bottom of the cone) to properly mix both the epoxy and polyaspartic coatings.
  • A standard paint mixer found at home improvement centers will not produce satisfactory mixing results and can lead to uneven color dispersion in your coating and produce blotchy look.
  • Do NOT mix at high drill speed (mix at 450 – 650 rpm).   Move Jiffy Mixer gently around the container.  Don’t over agitate and introduce air bubbles into coating.

Containers

  • To make sure you are mixing your 2 part epoxy and polyaspartic in correct ratio when not mixing an entire kit at once,  use a graduated measuring container to ensure accurate measurements, separate for Parts A and B.  Keep them separate until you are ready for final mixing together.  Once these two parts come in contact, the exothermic chemical reaction starts and the clock starts ticking down on your working time.
  • A separate mixing container is also used for mixing the Parts A and B together.

Spiked Shoes

  • Have to have these for floor projects to enable walking on the surface in Step 2 when applying the metallic epoxy.

Spiked (Porcupine) Roller

  • This is used to release air bubbles that can develop in your coating during the mixing and application process.  Used while coating is still wet.  Not needed on most projects

Spiked Roller Cover Plastic (Porcupine) 9″ and 18″ Release Trapped Gas Bubbles

From: $115.00

  • Sturdy plastic construction
  • Long 13/16" plastic spikes
  • Available in both 9" and 18" sizes (does not include handle)
  • Helps remove gas bubbles that can form in floor coatings for a variety of reasons
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Spike Shoes | Walk on Wet Epoxy, Polyaspartic, Urethane Floor Coatings

$45.99

  • Polypropylene spiked shoes
  • Allows you walk on wet surface without damage to floor coating
  • 3/4" inch spikes come with a Quick-release snap-buckle strap system
  • They are a must when installing epoxy, polyaspartic flooring systems
  • Sold by the pair
  • One size fits all
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Jiffy Mixer for Epoxy, Polyaspartic, Urethane & High Viscosity Liquids

From: $24.99

  • Properly Mix High Viscosity Liquids  (not just stir)
  • Required Tool to Mix Epoxy, Urethane, Polyaspartics
  • Mix Foam, Glue, Mortar, Paint, Resin, Cement
  • Heavy Duty Construction for Industrial & Commercial
  • Two Sets of Specialty Welded Blades
  • Won't Splash or Suck Air
  • Cuts Mixing Time up to 90%
  • 304 Stainless Steel Construction
  • Available in 3 sizes for most any mixing job
  • Easy to Use with Electric Power Drill
  • 100% Made in America
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Flat Floor Squeegee (case of 6) For Epoxy and Polyaspartic Coatings | 2 Sizes

From: $160.00

  • Your choice of 18" and 24" Sizes
  • Comes in economical case quantity 6
  • For Quicker and Easier Application of thinner mil (thickness) floor coating systems
  • Steel back and steel handle socket
  • Stiff Grey rubber blade
  • Makes installing floors a breeze
  • This Squeegee is the best for installing medium and heavy bodied resins
CASE OF 6 SQUEEGEES
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9″ Wooster Roller Frame For Epoxy, Urethane, Polyaspartic Coatings

$24.50

  • 9" Acme Heavy Duty Roll Frame
  • Sturdy 5 Wire Cage Plastic Endcaps
  • Chrome Plated 5/16" Shank
  • Plastic Threaded Grip For Extension Pole Use
  • Sturdy 5 wire cage and plastic endcaps
  • Chrome plated 5/16 inch shank
  • Plastic threaded grip for extension pole use
BOX OF 2 ROLLER FRAMES 9" WIDE
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9″ Wooster Pro Doo Z Roller Cover For Epoxy, Urethane, Polyaspartic Coatings | 12/box | 2 Size...

From: $60.00

  • Shed resistant woven fabric for a virtually lint free finish with all paints, enamels, primers, urethanes, and epoxies.
  • Available in 3/8" and 3/4" thick nap roller covers
  • Exclusive golden pinstripe design stays resilient, resists matting.
  • Green double thick polypropylene core resists water, solvents, and cracking.
  • Sold in Boxes of 12 Sleeves
BOX OF 12 ROLLER COVERS 9" WIDE
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5 Quart Measuring Bucket For Epoxy, Polyaspartic, Urethane Coatings | Box of 10

From: $46.00

  • 5 quart size for smaller projects
  • semi-transparent tub with visible quart and liter calibrations for easy mixing/measuring
  • Solvent resistant, reusable and recyclable
  • Sold in bundles of 10
  • Also available with snap-on plastic lids
BOX OF 10 BUCKETS 
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18″ Wooster Pro Doo Z Cover For Epoxy, Urethane, Polyaspartic Coatings | 6/Box | 2 Sizes

From: $72.00

  • Shed resistant woven fabric for a virtually lint free finish with all paints, enamels, primers, urethanes, and epoxies.
  • Available in 3/8" and 3/4" thick nap roller covers
  • Exclusive golden pinstripe design stays resilient, resists matting.
  • Green double thick polypropylene core resists water, solvents, and cracking.
  • Sold in Boxes of 6 Sleeves
BOX OF 6 ROLLER COVERS 18" WIDE
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18″ Wooster Big Ben Roller Frame For Quick Application of Floor Coatings

$35.00

  • 18" Big Ben Roll Frame
  • For 18" Roller Covers, 1-1/2" Standard Or 2-1/4" Jumbo Diameter
  • Lightweight Yet Strong Polypropylene Construction
  • Quickly Install Or Remove The Roller Cover
  • For 18 Inch roller covers with 1 1/2 Inch standard or 2 1/4 Inch jumbo Diameter and can be used with all nap heights
  • Lightweight yet strong polypropylene construction
  • Quickly install or remove the roller cover no hardware to adjust no tools required
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