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Epoxy Flooring in San Francisco
When walking into any home or business in San Francisco, one of the first things that you notice is the flooring, be that consciously or subconsciously. Therefore, one of the best investments you can make is in your flooring is one that both functions and is aesthetically memorable. Epoxy flooring is different from other options. The material is designed to last longer than other choices on the market and offers unique design options.
If you are new to epoxy flooring in San Francisco, you may be wondering about what it is, its durability, its price point, and what metallic epoxy floors are. Below, we will break down everything you need to know about installing metallic epoxy floors and why they are becoming an increasingly popular decision among homeowners and businesses. We know it can be intimidating to work with a new product or material, so we hope that the information below will help guide your decision-making process.
Let’s discuss what epoxy coatings are before we get into the aesthetic options, such as metallic epoxy. First of all, epoxy is a two-part system. It is one part liquid resin and a second part hardener. When combined, the resin and the hardener work together to build a rigid plastic material. This isn’t the plastic material that you are used to seeing in everyday household applications. This plastic is tough as nails. The epoxy is poured over a substrate surface that has been chemically treated to bond with the epoxy coating. This results in a durable material that can withstand the grind of day-to-day life. Epoxy is used in some of the most demanding environments within the commercial and industrial fields. It is not uncommon to see epoxy flooring in corporate complexes, auto body shops, hospitals, and the like.
Over the past several years, metallic epoxy flooring has become a trend in the flooring industry. This is because there are so many design options, leaving home owners and business owners with plenty of design choices.
A metallic epoxy floor in San Francisco combines the chemical compounds of an epoxy coating and includes unique colors and mineral deposits to give them their shiny or glittery result. These floors often have a free flow or movement look to them. We manipulate the coatings with various brushes, solvents, and mineral pigments, to give it a unique finish. The metallics that we add to these mixes give the floors an original, one-of-a-kind, look.
Epoxy, including metallic finishes, are some of the most durable floors with the best longevity on the market. They resist chemicals, cracking, staining, and are resistant to scratching. When you pay for beautiful floors, chances are you want to preserve that over time. Many customers ask us if the decorative options are a good choice due to wear and tear. Our answer is simple. These floors continue to impress our customers year after year. There is a reason this type of flooring is used in some of the heaviest trafficked areas, such as industrial facilities or warehouses moving large machinery and equipment. Epoxy can handle it. Homeowners especially like the aesthetic options, but businesses truly love the wear-and-tear durability, especially those who deal in high heat environments or chemical-based businesses.
We feel it is important to discuss some of the safety factors involved in an epoxy installation. Customers often worry about whether or not the material is safe to have inside their homes or businesses for their families or employees. We fully understand the concern and are here to address those concerns.
The danger of epoxy floors resides is in the installation process, which should be left to professionals. After decades of working with this material and understanding its safety measures, we handle the complicated process of the installation, so you are not left worrying about yourself and those around you. We suggest working together to plan your installation, so you can keep children and pets away from the area until the epoxy cures. This isn’t a long process and will depend on the coverage area. Most often, in a residential space, your floors will cure in 48 hours.
Once epoxy hardens, the flooring is an incredibly safe material. In fact, you can eat right off of it because it is food-safe. Since the material is not porous like carpet, wood, and stone, epoxy is safe and gets high marks from builders and contractors in this category.
Most homeowners and business owners are most excited to discuss the design options of metallic epoxy coatings. We understand the sentiment, given that we have seen some beautiful work from our professionals. Metallic epoxy flooring can resemble marble, clouds, stained glass, lava lamps, and three-dimensional design. The hardest part about the design of epoxy is choosing one aesthetic.
We tell our customers to poke around Google images or Pinterest to get ideas of epoxy coatings that they love. This allows us to understand the design aesthetic or color palette that you’re looking for. It’s pretty fun to boot. Designing your epoxy floors is a rewarding experience, and it’s great to start with these suggestions in order to get the result you’re after. You may have even noticed epoxy coatings and some of your most visited businesses. San Francisco businesses have plenty of options to choose from, so don’t be afraid to snap a picture and show that to us as well.
While we appreciate the weekend warriors who tackle home projects, we highly suggest that you hire professionals when it comes to epoxy flooring. This is not just a safety issue, but metallic epoxy coatings are an art form. You want professionals who know how to install this material for you. You can only pour these floors once, so they must be done properly because no one wants to pay for mistakes. We suggest working with someone who has a portfolio and experience in pouring and designing these floors. This is the only way to ensure that you get the flooring you want, especially from a design standpoint.
One of the most popular questions we get is how much an epoxy floor install will cost. Many factors ride on the price point per square foot. In general, the more complicated the design, the more expensive the floor will be. You can estimate anywhere between $4 and $15 a square foot. We know that is a large swing. We suggest calculating a free quote, so you know what to expect and how to plan for your financial investment.
Epoxy floors are what we do, and we welcome any and all questions or concerns regarding this installation. We deal with both residential and commercial installations, and we would love to help you. Give us a call or send us a message anytime to get started on a quote.