Metallic epoxy flooring in Kokomo, IN - a glossy floor laid on tested concrete
Tired of a plain gray slab? We test the concrete, help you pick the base color and lay a metallic floor with real depth.
- Slab tested first I check the concrete for moisture before any coating goes down.
- Base color chosen together We pick the base color with you, since it sets the look.
- Sample area on request We can lay a small sample so you see it first.
- Clear topcoat to finish A clear topcoat goes on last to help resist scratches.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
How do you know your concrete floor is ready for a change?
Most of these start small. Catching them before the coating goes on lets us fix the concrete once, rather than paying to strip a new floor that didn't hold.
A bare gray slab
You have a plain, dusty concrete floor in a basement, shop or showroom. The concrete is usually sound, but dust keeps tracking in until it's sealed under a coating.
Old coating peeling up
Flakes or patches of an old paint or coating are lifting. That usually points to poor prep underneath, and every season more lets go and more has to come off.
Cracks, pits and patches
Cracks, chips and rough old patches are showing. A metallic finish is smooth and glossy, so flaws left in the concrete can show through, and cracks usually widen if left.
Damp spots or white powder
Dark patches or a chalky white residue appear on the slab. That's usually moisture coming up through the concrete, and a coating laid over it can blister or lift later.
Stains that won't scrub out
Oil, rust or paint stains have soaked into bare concrete. They usually sit in the surface pores, and the longer they set, the deeper the grinding needed to clear them.
Scratches in an older shine
An existing glossy floor looks scuffed and hazy in the walkways. The clear top layer is usually worn or missing, and once it's through, the color layer below wears too.
How we lay a metallic epoxy floor in Kokomo
A metallic epoxy floor is built in layers over your concrete, and every layer depends on the slab under it, so I test the slab before we begin. Next we settle the look. The base color under the metallic layer shapes the whole floor, so I choose it with you and can lay a small sample first. One maker calls these systems extremely difficult to install and strongly recommends that kind of sample, and it's a fair thing to ask any installer for. On the job, we grind the concrete and fix cracks and pits, because a smooth, glossy finish shows flaws left in the surface. Then we put down a primer that soaks into the concrete, the colored base coat and the metallic layer, and we finish with a clear urethane topcoat to help the surface resist scratches. One maker highly recommends that topcoat, so if you're comparing bids, ask whether it's included. Your price turns mostly on the size of the floor and how much prep the slab needs, and the schedule turns on what the testing shows and on finding install days the product can work in. My estimate lays out the prep as well as the finish, so you can see both.
Metallic epoxy isn't the right answer for every floor, and I'll say so when it isn't. Where a floor takes hot water, harsh cleaners or heavy plant traffic, urethane cement flooring usually holds up better, and if you'd rather the concrete itself carry the shine with no coating on top, polished concrete flooring is the other route worth comparing.
What happens after you call about a metallic floor in Kokomo?
From your first call to the final walk-through, the slab gets tested and explained to you before any coating is planned.
Call and set a visit
Call or use the form, and I'll come out to look over the slab and check it for moisture, old coatings and cracks.
Review your written estimate
You get an estimate that explains the prep as well as the finish, so you can see what the slab needs before the color goes on.
Prep and coat the floor
We pick a date that suits your schedule and the product's weather needs, then grind, repair and coat the floor one layer at a time.
Walk the finished floor
When the topcoat is down, we walk the floor with you and clean up, and we tell you when it's ready for foot traffic and furniture.
Why Kokomo homeowners call Kokomo Anchor Epoxy Flooring
The owner on your floor
I test the slab myself and stay on the job with our crew, so whoever quoted your floor also sees it laid.
In business since 2017
I started this business in 2017 after summers running grinders on a flooring crew, so the prep gets my closest attention.
Covered while we work
We're licensed and fully insured, which is worth confirming with anyone before they start grinding your concrete.
Pours planned around slab temperature
One maker wants the concrete between 50°F and 90°F through the application, so we schedule pours for days your space holds that.
Get an estimate for your metallic epoxy floor
Tell us the floor's rough size, whether the slab is new or on the ground, and the look you want. We reply within one business day to set up your free, no-obligation estimate at the property.
Metallic floors to look through
Look through these metallic epoxy floors to see how different base colors and swirl patterns change the finish before you choose yours.
Questions about metallic epoxy in Kokomo
These are questions Kokomo homeowners often ask about metallic floors. If yours isn't here, call or write and I'll answer it for your own slab.
How much does a metallic epoxy floor cost in Kokomo, IN?
Your price is set more by the floor's size and condition than by the coating itself, and I give you a figure only after I've seen and tested the slab. Old coatings to strip, cracks and pits to fill, moisture to deal with, extra colors and a sample area all add to it, while a clean, sound slab keeps it down. The estimate breaks out the prep and the finish so you can see where the money goes.
How does the base color change the look of a metallic epoxy floor?
A white or light base gives a lighter metallic finish, and a black or darker base darkens it. The metallic layer is partly see-through, so the base shows up through it, which is why we pick the base color with the finished look in mind.
Does my concrete need testing before a metallic epoxy floor goes down?
Yes, and I test it on my first visit, because one coating maker says slabs should be tested for moisture vapor rising out of the concrete before any coating goes on. For a slab poured right on the ground, another maker says a suitable moisture barrier must be under it, or seasonal changes in ground moisture can push vapor through later, whatever the early tests showed. If the testing turns up a problem, I'll tell you before we plan the floor.
How long does a metallic epoxy floor take to cure before I can use it?
One maker's instructions allow a 72 hour cure after the clear topcoat before the floor opens to traffic. Plan to keep the room out of use for that stretch, and we'll go over it with you on the final walk-through.
How long does new concrete need to cure before metallic epoxy?
One maker's guide says new concrete must cure a minimum of 28 days before its metallic system goes on. If your slab was just poured, plan the floor for after that wait, and I'll still test it before we start.
Who do I call about a permit for a floor project in Kokomo?
The Kokomo permits department takes questions about specific upcoming projects, and you can reach it at (765) 456-7362. Whether a floor job needs a permit depends on the city and the work, so we check with the permit office before we start and handle the paperwork when one is needed.
Floors across Kokomo and nearby cities
We're based in Kokomo and lay floors across the cities around it, mostly on garage and basement slabs poured right on the ground. Pick your area or call us.
Start your metallic epoxy floor with a slab test
Our floors are backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and we take calls from 7 AM to 10 PM every day at (765) 319-0314.