🎨 METALLIC & FLAKE FLOORS
Metallic & Flake Epoxy Floors in Strasburg, CO
Metallic and flake epoxy floor systems bring a level of visual impact to a garage or interior space that plain concrete simply cannot match — and on Strasburg properties, they do it while holding up to the temperature swings, humidity fluctuations, and tracked-in grit that would destroy a lesser surface. Concrete Doctor installs full broadcast flake and metallic epoxy systems using Westcoat materials, producing floors that are as durable as they are visually striking.
Westcoat Systems PartnerFamily-Owned Since 199430+ Years ExperienceFree Estimates
Metallic & Flake Floors for Strasburg, CO Properties
Eastern Adams County homeowners with attached garages, detached shops, or finished basements increasingly want flooring that reflects care for the space rather than just tolerating it. A metallic or flake floor in a Strasburg shop communicates that the space is used seriously — whether for automotive work, woodworking, or simply organized storage. The visual quality of these systems also holds up exceptionally well in the high-altitude UV environment, provided a UV-stable topcoat is specified, which Concrete Doctor always does for Colorado installations.
The grit and sand that comes in on footwear and vehicles from Strasburg's unpaved county roads and agricultural properties is a genuine wear factor that metallic and flake systems handle well. The flake aggregate or metallic pigment embedded in the base coat creates a mid-coat layer that adds depth and visual complexity to the floor while the clear topcoat above it takes the abrasive wear. Surface scuffs to the topcoat can be addressed with a topcoat refresh without touching the decorative base layer.
Our Metallic & Flake Floors Approach
Metallic epoxy systems use pigment-infused epoxy base coats manipulated during application — with trowels, rollers, or blowers — to create flowing, dimensional patterns. No two metallic floors look exactly alike, and the design possibilities range from subtle silver-grey marbling to bold copper and charcoal combinations. The decorative base coat is sealed with a clear polyaspartic topcoat that protects the metallic effect while adding chemical resistance and gloss.
Flake systems broadcast vinyl color chips into a wet epoxy base coat at partial or full broadcast density. Partial broadcast (chips scattered at lower density) allows the base coat color to show through for a flecked appearance; full broadcast (chips pressed wall to wall) creates a dense, terrazzo-like finish that completely conceals the base coat. Both are sealed with a clear topcoat at an appropriate build thickness. Concrete Doctor helps clients select combinations from physical samples during the estimate visit — seeing chips and metallic swatches in person under actual lighting conditions produces much better results than choosing from a screen.
Flake Density Options and What They Mean for Your Strasburg Floor
The visual character of a broadcast flake floor changes significantly with chip density. A partial broadcast at 25 to 35 percent coverage has a scattered, speckled look with visible base coat between chips — this approach works well when the base coat color is intended as a visible part of the design. A medium broadcast at 50 to 70 percent coverage balances color presence from both elements. A full broadcast — chips pressed wall to wall and then scraped to an even surface — creates the most durable and uniform finish, covering the base coat completely and maximizing the surface area of the chip layer.
For Strasburg shop and garage floors that will see heavy use, full broadcast is our standard recommendation. The chip layer adds tactile texture that improves traction and hides minor surface scuffs in daily use. The choice of chip blend — color combinations range from simple two-color to complex multi-color blends mimicking stone or terrazzo — is a personal preference we help clients navigate with physical samples.
Metallic Epoxy: Managing Expectations for a One-of-a-Kind Floor
Metallic epoxy floors are unique by nature — the swirling patterns formed during application cannot be exactly duplicated, and the final appearance is influenced by temperature, humidity, and application technique in ways that make every floor genuinely different. This is part of the appeal for many clients, but it means that a photo from a website is an approximation of what your floor might look like, not a guarantee.
Concrete Doctor discusses the design direction and preferred color story with clients before installation — warm tones versus cool, subtle versus bold, matte versus high gloss — and we can do test swatches on a small area or a sample board to dial in the approach before committing to the full floor. This consultation step is particularly important for metallic floors in finished interior spaces where the floor is a primary design element.
Serving Strasburg, CO Since 1994
Metallic and flake floor installations are as much about installation craft as material quality — the finished appearance depends directly on how the coating is manipulated and how consistently the chips are broadcast. Concrete Doctor has the installation experience and the right Westcoat system materials to deliver these floors in Strasburg at the quality level they require. Call (303) 988-2558 to schedule a visit and see sample options in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Full-broadcast flake floors are excellent at hiding minor surface scuffs, dust, and light scratches because the visual complexity of the chip pattern breaks up the visual signature of small marks. High-gloss metallic floors in a single-tone colorway can show footprints more readily — if that's a concern, a satin or matte topcoat finish reduces the visibility of surface marks significantly.
Both system types clean easily with a dust mop for dry debris and a neutral-pH floor cleaner for wet cleaning. Avoid abrasive scrubbers and concentrated acidic cleaners, which can dull the topcoat over time. We provide a specific maintenance guide at project completion with product recommendations.
Yes, both system types work well in basements when the slab passes moisture vapor testing. Basements are often where metallic floors make the most impact — the dramatic appearance of the floor transforms an otherwise utilitarian space. We always test for moisture vapor in basement applications before recommending a coating system.
Last updated: June 2026
Need Metallic & Flake Floors in Strasburg, CO?
Get a free on-site estimate from Concrete Doctor — repair first, replacement only when necessary.
Repair first. Replacement only when necessary.