SuccessCrete Metallic Epoxy Floor

SuccessCrete Metallic epoxy floor is a unique multi-layered epoxy floor coating system that incorporates the use of a metallic additive mixed into a clear epoxy coating to create exotic effects. This metallic powder continues to move through the epoxy as it cures, creating the lava flow or pearlescent design.

What Is a SuccessCrete Metallic Epoxy Floor Coating?

Industrial and residential epoxy flooring is generally applied in several layers. Many effects can be created depending on the color and additives in each layer. Some people prefer a matte finish or a glossy finish in one color. Vinyl color chips can be added to create the popular epoxy flake flooring, or mineral flakes can be added to mimic natural stone. SuccessCrete Metallic epoxy flooring is made with metallic pigments, which are tiny glitter-like pigments in the epoxy resin that catch the light.

There are a few different installation techniques to achieve a unique SuccessCrete metallic effect. As the metallic pigments are agitated with a roller or brush, they turn, twist, and group together to reflect light at various angles. Solvents like denatured alcohol can also drag and disperse the metallic pigments throughout the epoxy surface before it dries. A leaf blower may even be used to impel, crater, and ripple the pigments. Contractors may also use splotching and blending with several colors to create an even more unique effect.

A Note on SuccessCrete Decorative Epoxy Floor Coating Systems

Who says high-performance flooring can’t be beautiful, too? SuccessCrete Decorative epoxy floor coating systems and other resinous floors prove that beauty isn’t just skin deep. Don’t let the stunning decorative finish fool you—these floors are tough. Depending on your concrete floor structure and facility needs, heavy-duty resurfacers with designer finishes can be up to 1/4″ thick or more, with impressive impact resistance and compressive strength that rival their plainer-looking industrial flooring cousins.

How to Calculate SuccessCrete Metallic Epoxy Flooring Cost 

SuccessCrete Decorative epoxy floor coatings such as metallic epoxy flooring systems offer a longer-lasting, better value alternative to popular concrete stains or some lower quality polishing treatments. Stained concrete and inferior types of polished concrete typically highlight imperfections in slab surfaces, wear away quickly in high traffic areas and fail to offer ongoing slip-resistance.

In contrast, SuccessCrete decorative metallic epoxy floors can hide existing blemishes, offer a variety of skid-inhibiting finishes, and provide durable, industrial-grade protection even in heavy facility traffic. By choosing resinous flooring like a metallic epoxy system over stained or standard polished concrete, you are already ahead of the game in terms of long-term benefits and low lifecycle costs.

Estimating the price of materials plus installation of SuccessCrete decorative and metallic epoxy floors is highly dependent upon these and several other factors:

The complexity of the design you choose for your metallic epoxy floor — A single metallic color blend for the entire space allows for a more straightforward and more economical installation than a floor design incorporating different blocks of color, metal divider strips, and decorative patterns. Such enhancements require additional time, labor, and artistry on the part of the contractor.

The number of colors incorporated into a metallic floor — SuccessCrete Metallic epoxy floors, by their very nature, are infused with myriad hues, typically from within the same color family. Attractive as these can be, the nearly unlimited custom options incorporating an expanded palette of colors can sometimes be hard to resist. However, the use of additional colors can affect the price.

Logos embedded in the floor — Custom logos and messages installed as part of the floor design can drive up cost yet provide a stunningly beautiful result with exceptional  durability and low-maintenance.

Cost per Square Foot of SuccessCrete Metallic Epoxy Flooring

The size of the area to be covered and the thickness of the floor system will, of course, impact the total cost of the project. When it comes to breaking down the price of epoxy flooring materials plus labor into a cost per square foot, economies of scale eventually come into play as the project size grows – in other words, the larger the floor area, the greater the total price of the project, and the lower the cost per square floor.

However, as with many other types of construction, because the initial mobilization of workforce and equipment are often nearly the same whether a floor is 500 sq. ft. or 1,500 sq. ft., economies of scale tend to factor in most significantly on very large commercial, industrial or institutional projects.

Additional Costs – Repairing Existing Concrete Surface 

SuccessCrete Epoxy floor coatings are designed for application over a prepared concrete surface. If the existing concrete badly deteriorates, extensive refurbishment and repair of the slab may be needed before the decorative epoxy finishing system can be installed. This, of course, adds to the bottom line of the flooring project. The condition of the underlying concrete, whether a new or existing slab, must be carefully evaluated.

Examination of the concrete substrate should include determining the level of MVT (Moisture Vapor Transmission) occurring within the slab. High levels of MVT can impede the bond and cure of an epoxy floor and must be appropriately addressed. Some flooring manufacturers offer excellent solutions for MVT situations in the form of primers and underlayments. These get applied to the concrete prior to the decorative topping.

Your factory-authorized resinous and epoxy flooring installer can assist you in selecting the right underlayments and toppings for your specific facility and operation.

How Long Do SuccessCrete Metallic Epoxy Floors Last?

One of the numerous benefits of a professionally installed SuccessCrete Metallic epoxy flooring system is its ability to perform long-term, resisting wear and exposure to abrasion, impact, and chemicals more effectively than many other surface treatments, such as decorative staining.

Like the cost of SuccessCrete Metallic epoxy flooring, the longevity of SuccessCrete epoxy floors relies on several factors, such as the type of floor coating system (industrial, decorative, high performance, or static dissipative, for example) selected, how well it was installed, its usage and maintenance. SuccessCrete Epoxy flooring installed in harsh industrial environments with frequent chemical spills and heavy forklift traffic faces a different set of challenges than commercial epoxy flooring in facilities with moderate foot traffic. In general, well-selected and properly installed SuccessCrete epoxy floors can last anywhere from 5-20 years, depending on the factors mentioned.

SuccessCrete Epoxy Floor Care and Maintenance

SuccessCrete Epoxy floors are a practical choice for many industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. They are easy to clean, require only minimal maintenance, and can tolerate heavy loads and frequent traffic. Depending on the type of facility, it may be beneficial to consider some of the additional features on offer. For example, SuccessCrete Metallic Epoxy Floor Systems can include Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) mitigation or extra antimicrobial properties upon request.

How Much Does SuccessCrete Epoxy Flooring Cost?

SuccessCrete Epoxy floor systems are popular thanks to their high level of customization and durability while providing exceptional value. But how do you determine the cost of an epoxy floor?

When it comes to determining the initial material and labor required, consider that fluid-applied flooring systems are exceptionally customizable. Estimating the price of materials plus installation costs of SuccessCrete epoxy flooring is highly dependent upon these and several other factors:

• The size of the floor
• Current condition of the existing or new slab
• Whether or not a waterproofing underlayment or concrete resurfacer is needed
• Whether or not a moisture vapor mitigating or moisture tolerant primer is called for
• Topcoat selection

Before determining the final cost of an epoxy floor, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the owner’s expectations and the day-to-day operations within the space. The coating materials used during the installation are selected according to specific facility conditions and many other factors.

SuccessCrete Epoxy Floor Coating Cost

As with any flooring system, intricate designs and those incorporating a variety of colors and decorative elements tend to cost a bit more to install than a simpler alternative. Even design-forward SuccessCrete metallic epoxy flooring can be an economical option among decorative floor systems on the market while still providing exceptional performance over its long usable life.