Aurora Metallic Epoxy

How Metallic Epoxy Comes Together in Aurora Homes

The system opens with the same thorough concrete prep any professional epoxy install needs: diamond grinding, crack repair with polyurea filler, and HEPA vacuuming to a clean surface. Then we lay a 100 percent solids epoxy base coat loaded with metallic pigment powder. While the epoxy is still open, we move the pigment with air tools and rollers to build the lobe, swirl, and flow the client is after. No two floors finish identical, even from the same installer working the same colors.

The metallic base coat gets sealed under a polyaspartic topcoat that supplies UV stability, chemical resistance, and the hard-wearing surface daily use demands. Without a quality topcoat, metallic epoxy scratches easily and dulls within a year or two. Our polyaspartic topcoat is the same system we run on garage floors built for vehicle traffic, and it matters at altitude: Aurora’s UV is intense enough to amber a lesser sealer, so the aliphatic poly keeps the metallic clear and glass-deep for the long run.

Where metallic really earns its keep in Aurora is the basement. Finished basements are a huge part of the housing stock across Southlands, Saddle Rock, and the established Heather Ridge and Meadow Hills neighborhoods, and a metallic floor turns a below-grade rec room, home theater, or gym into a space that photographs like a showroom. Because it is a below-grade slab, we test for moisture first and prime accordingly so the finish stays bonded for the life of the floor.

What to Expect During an Aurora Metallic Install

A metallic floor is as much craft as it is chemistry, and the process reflects that. After the concrete is ground, repaired, and vacuumed to a clean substrate, we lay the pigmented base coat and then work it while it is still open. That working window is where the floor takes on its character: we move the metallic with air tools, rollers, and technique to build the lobes, swirls, and flow the client wants. It is deliberate, hands-on work, and it is the reason two floors in the same color come out looking like siblings rather than copies. Once the base has set, the polyaspartic topcoat goes down to lock the finish under a clear, glass-deep, protective surface.

For an Aurora garage, timing follows the same rhythm as any coating. Most two-car spaces finish across a short window, with foot traffic returning the next day and vehicles after the full cure. For a basement, the schedule is even more forgiving because there is no vehicle traffic to plan around. We walk you through the exact timeline at the quote so you know what to expect and can plan the space around it. Because the metallic layer is protected under the topcoat, once it is cured the floor is ready for normal life without any special break-in.

Living With a Metallic Epoxy Floor

Metallic floors are far easier to maintain than their dramatic look suggests. The sealed polyaspartic surface cleans with a dry dust mop and an occasional damp mop using a pH-neutral cleaner. In a garage, oil and road grime wipe away rather than staining. In a basement, the seamless surface means there are no grout lines or seams to trap dust, which makes a metallic gym or theater floor genuinely low-effort to keep looking sharp.

Longevity comes from the topcoat. Because the polyaspartic is UV stable and hard-wearing, a residential metallic floor holds its clarity and color for 15 to 20 or more years of normal use, and we back every install with a lifetime warranty. If a high-traffic commercial floor ever loses some of its gloss in the busiest area, the topcoat can be refreshed to restore the depth without disturbing the metallic layer beneath. It is a finish built to stay a showpiece rather than fade into an ordinary floor.

Aurora Metallic Epoxy FAQ

What does metallic epoxy cost in Aurora?

A two-car Aurora garage or comparable basement in metallic epoxy runs above a standard flake system. Larger areas and more complex color manipulation move toward the higher end. Every quote includes on-site measurement, so the number you get reflects your actual space with no surprises.

Does metallic epoxy work in an Aurora basement?

It is one of the best rooms for it. Finished basements across Southlands, Saddle Rock, and the older Aurora neighborhoods take metallic beautifully, turning a rec room, theater, or gym into a showpiece. Because it is a below-grade slab, we test for moisture and use a moisture-mitigating primer when needed so the finish stays bonded for the life of the floor.

Is metallic epoxy durable enough for an Aurora garage?

Yes, when it is sealed under a polyaspartic topcoat. The polyaspartic layer is tire-rated, chemical resistant, and UV stable, and it protects the metallic pigment underneath from fading or scratching through normal use. We have installed metallic in daily-driver garages across Arapahoe County with no warranty claims.

Can I choose the exact pattern and color?

You choose the color family. The exact pattern varies because the metallic pigment moves during application. We can show reference photos from past Aurora installs so you know what to expect in your chosen color, and for very specific requests we run a test panel before the full pour.

Is metallic epoxy slippery?

Untreated it can be, especially when wet. We broadcast a slip-resistant additive into the final topcoat on every install. The result walks like polished concrete: smooth underfoot with enough grip to be safe in normal conditions.

Serving All of Aurora, CO

We install metallic epoxy throughout Aurora and the surrounding Arapahoe County communities including Southlands, Saddle Rock, the Anschutz medical corridor, Original Aurora, Heather Ridge, Meadow Hills, and neighborhoods along the E-470 corridor.