A metallic epoxy floor is more than a coating — it's a custom-designed surface that turns your garage, basement, entryway, or living space into something genuinely unique.
BOWBAR Epoxy Designs hand-installs metallic concrete coating systems across all of Southern California including the Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego County, using a multi-layer process built to last:
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Full mechanical diamond grinding
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Moisture-barrier primer
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Custom-blended metallic basecoat
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UV-stable polyaspartic or urethane topcoat.
The result is a floor with depth, visual movement, and a 10-year protection warranty most installers don't offer. We're a family-owned, California-licensed contractor and we've been installing metallic systems across Southern California long enough to know exactly which color combinations and systems work in which spaces — and which ones to avoid.
How Metallic Epoxy Floors are Different
Standard epoxy coatings give you a single solid color. Flake systems give you a textured blend. Metallic epoxy is in a different category entirely — the metallic pigment particles literally move within the wet resin during installation, creating organic patterns that look like flowing water, polished stone, or molten metal. No two metallic floors are ever identical, even using the exact same color blend.
That uniqueness is also why metallic epoxy installation is harder than other coating types. The pigment requires a specific application technique, the working window is narrow, and a contractor without significant metallic experience will leave you with flat-looking results, visible roller marks, or pigment that settles unevenly. At BOWBAR Epoxy, we've perfected our technique down to a process we can repeat with confidence.
Where Metallic Epoxy Floors Work Best
Metallic epoxy works best in spaces where the floor is part of the design, not just the surface you walk on. Most of our residential installations fall into one of these spaces.
Garages
The most popular application. Metallic transforms a utility space into a showpiece, and our polyaspartic or urethane topcoats provide maximum durability even under the heat of Southern California sun.
Basements & Lower Levels
Metallic concrete coatings turn dim lower levels into the modern, airy spaces. The reflective depth of a metallic finish amplifies light, and the sealed surface eliminates basement mustiness
Entryways & foyers
Your front door makes the first impression, but the floor is what people remember. A designer metallic epoxy floor with depth and movement turns a standard entry into the statement piece.
Sunrooms & Enclosed Patios
Sun-exposed spaces are harsh on epoxy because of constant UV exposure and temperature swings. Our UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat provides maximum UV protection for metallic epoxy floors.
Home gyms & workshops
Metallic concrete floors provide durability in home gyms or workshops without looking like a utility space. Metallic epoxy delivers the impact resistance of a commercial coating with the visual depth of a designer surface.
ADUs, man caves, she sheds, & detached studios
Spaces built for personal expression deserve a metallic flooring choice that matches the energy. We custom-blend metallic colors to match any reference you bring us — no two installs are identical.
Our Multi-Layer Metallic Epoxy Floor System
Every BOWBAR metallic install includes:
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Full mechanical diamond grinding — we grind the concrete to a CSP 2-3 profile. No acid etching shortcuts. This is the single biggest factor in whether your floor lasts 1 year or 15.
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Moisture-barrier primer — a high-build primer that prevents vapor-related coating failure. Critical for older Inland Empire slabs (Riverside, Hemet, Banning, Beaumont) where original moisture barriers were inconsistent or absent.
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Crack and chip repair — any concrete defects are filled and feathered before the basecoat goes down.
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Custom-blended metallic basecoat — pigment is matched to your selection (or a custom blend) and applied using technique-driven layering to achieve depth and movement.
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UV-stable polyaspartic topcoat — clear protection in your choice of matte, satin, or high gloss. The polyaspartic is what makes our floors UV-stable in Southern California sun, fast-curing (drive on it in 24 hours), and chemical-resistant.
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10-year written warranty — on adhesion, performance, and finish.
Benefits of Metallic Epoxy Floors
High End Look with Unique Designs
Create a bold, modern, and artistic floor that elevates the visual impact of any space
Waterproof and Slip Resistant Option
Seamless protection with optional anti-slip additives for safe, high traffic environments
Custom Colors and Finishes
Tailored metallic blends and sheen levels to match branding, or design vision
Dust-Reducing and Easy to Clean
Completely sealed surface minimizes dust and debris, and easily wipes clean
Sample Metallic Epoxy Flooring Colors
Below is a sample of our most popular metallic finishes — Rustic, Java, Amethyst, Shadow, Lunar Crest, Stainless, Angelic, Skyline, Seven Seas, Indigo, Nebula, Venom, Sarah's Ribbon, Carbon, Oatmeal, Hurricane, and Element and more. Every floor is custom-blended on site, so if you don't see exactly what you want, we can match it.
Looking for a different kind of epoxy floor?
Explore our Flake Epoxy Floors or Solid Color Epoxy Floors, great for working spaces.
How Much Do Metallic Epoxy Floors Cost?
At BOWBAR, residential metallic epoxy installation in Southern California runs $12 to $18 per square foot, fully installed. That pricing covers our complete system: full mechanical diamond grinding, moisture-barrier primer, 100% solids epoxy basecoat, custom-blended metallic pigment layer, UV-stable polyaspartic or urethane topcoat, and a 10-year written warranty.
Here's what that translates to for typical residential projects:
Where you land within the range depends on:
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Slab condition — cracked, pre-coated, or older slabs in established neighborhoods often need additional prep work
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Color complexity — single-color metallic blends sit at the lower end of the range; multi-color, custom-blended, or zoned designs are at the higher end
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Project size — larger projects almost always come in lower per square foot due to mobilization efficiencies
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Custom design elements — borders, multi-zone color, embedded logos, or feature additions all add to the buil
We know you'll see lower numbers advertised elsewhere
DIY kits at $2–$3 per square foot, or quick-install services at the bottom of the professional range. Those systems typically skip the steps that determine whether a floor lasts one year or fifteen:
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Mechanical diamond grinding of every square inch of concrete
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Crack and chip repair
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Moisture-barrier primer
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Polyaspartic or Urethane topcoat
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Commercial-grade epoxy, polyaspartic, and urethane coating systems
The removal and redo cost when one of those floors fails adds another $6–$10 per square foot on top of the original costs. We provide free on-site estimates with exact pricing — no generic online quotes that change the day we arrive.
Why Homeowners Choose BOWBAR Epoxy
Family-owned, California-licensed
You're hiring the team that does the work — not a franchise call center that subcontracts your floor to whoever's available that week.
Locally Owned and Operated
We're local to the Inland Empire area and we serve the entire Southern California region including Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, San Jacinto, and more — close enough to schedule estimates within days, not weeks.
No prep shortcuts
Every BOWBAR install begins with full mechanical diamond grinding and a moisture-barrier primer, without exception. We never skimp on prep because we know a coating is only as durable as the surface beneath it.
10-year warranty
Written protection against cracking, peeling, and delamination so you can rest easy knowing your epoxy coating will last for years to come.
Polyaspartic and Urethane topcoats
Many competitors charge a premium for UV-stable, fast-curing topcoats that prevent yellowing in Southern California sun — we include it on every install because a quality floor shouldn't ship without it.
Financing available
We've partnered with trusted lenders so you can spread the cost of your project into manageable monthly payments — see our financing options to find a plan that fits.
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve all of Southern California. Below is a select sampling of of some of the communities we install coatings in. Reach out today for a free on-site estimate in your area.
Aliso Viejo
Anaheim
Banning
Bel Air
Beverly Hills
Corona
Carlsbad
Dana Point
Escondido
Fullerton
French Valley
Irvine
Lake Elsinore
Laguna Beach
Los Angeles
Laguna Niguel
Mission Viejo
Moreno Valley
Newport Beach
Oceanside
Perris
Pasadena
Rancho Mission Viejo
Rancho Palos Verdes
Riverside
San Diego
San Jacinto
Santa Monica
Wildomar
Winchester
Yucaipa
Frequently Asked Questions About Metallic Epoxy Floors
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