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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas. (341) 212-0767
Your concrete floor can look like polished stone or liquid metal. We prep the slab right, use California-compliant coatings, and create a finish that is unique to your space.
Metallic epoxy flooring in Berkeley is a thick, poured coating applied directly over your existing concrete slab. It contains metallic pigment particles that swirl and shift during application, creating a one-of-a-kind finish - no two floors come out exactly the same. Most residential installations take two to three days from surface prep to final cure.
Berkeley homeowners choose metallic epoxy for garages, basements, laundry rooms, and converted ADU spaces where bare concrete looks unfinished. The result is a surface that reads as a design choice - durable, easy to clean, and genuinely striking. If you are also considering a more understated look, our Urethane Cement Flooring is worth comparing.
The single most important part of any metallic epoxy job is what happens before the coating goes down. Concrete has to be ground, cleaned, and tested for moisture. Skipping or rushing that step is the number one reason epoxy floors fail early - and it is where we never cut corners.
Oil stains, paint drips, and a dull gray surface that no amount of sweeping improves are the most common reasons Berkeley homeowners start looking at metallic epoxy. The coating covers all of that and gives you a surface that is actually easy to clean going forward. You do not need to wait until the floor is damaged - wanting it to look better is reason enough.
Minor surface cracking in concrete is normal, especially in older Berkeley homes where the slab has been through decades of small ground movements from nearby fault activity. If you see new cracks appearing or existing ones slowly widening, a metallic epoxy coating - after proper crack repair - can protect the surface and slow further deterioration.
Bare concrete sheds a fine gray dust constantly, especially older slabs. If you notice a film of gray powder on your car, stored items, or anything sitting on the garage floor, the concrete is breaking down at the surface. A sealed, coated floor stops this completely - once the epoxy is down, the dusting stops.
If a previous coating is lifting at the edges, bubbling in spots, or peeling in sheets, that coating failed - usually because of moisture or poor prep. This is actually a good time to start fresh with a properly installed metallic epoxy system, because the old coating needs to come off and the surface re-prepped anyway. A new installation done right will last far longer.
We install metallic epoxy in garages, basements, laundry rooms, kitchens, ADU conversions, and commercial spaces throughout Berkeley and the surrounding East Bay. Every installation starts with full concrete surface preparation - grinding, crack repair, moisture testing - before any coating goes down. If you want a floor that performs in a commercial or industrial setting, our Urethane Cement Flooring handles heavier use and wet conditions. For something with the same visual impact at a faster cure time, our Epoxy Floor Coatings are worth a look.
Finish options include gloss, satin, and matte topcoats, with anti-slip texture available for spaces that see water - kitchens, laundry rooms, entryways. We only use California-compliant, low-VOC formulations approved for use in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The design is yours: colors, swirl patterns, and finish levels are all chosen before work begins.
Ideal for homeowners converting a garage, basement, or interior room into a space that actually reflects the care put into the rest of the home.
A popular choice for Berkeley ADU conversions where the floor needs to look finished, hold up to varied use, and be easy for tenants to maintain.
Works well for showrooms, studios, and retail spaces where a distinctive, durable floor is part of the brand experience.
The right choice for any wet area where a glossy floor would otherwise create a slip hazard - kitchens, laundry rooms, and entryways.
Berkeley sits close to the bay, and the marine layer that rolls in - especially in the mornings during spring and summer - brings moisture that can interfere with how epoxy bonds to concrete. If a slab is damp when the coating goes down, the floor can bubble, peel, or lose adhesion within months. We always test your concrete for moisture before starting and schedule work during conditions that allow proper curing. That is not optional here - it is just how you do the job right in the Bay Area.
More than half of Berkeley's housing stock was built before 1950, which means older concrete slabs that often have surface variation, old adhesive residue, or minor settling cracks from decades of seismic activity along the Hayward Fault. None of that is a dealbreaker, but it does mean the prep phase takes longer and a less experienced crew might coat over problems rather than address them. We serve homeowners across Berkeley - including Oakland and Piedmont - and we bring that same attention to what is actually under the surface on every job. California VOC rules also mean we only use products that are legal and approved for use in the Bay Area, which is better for your indoor air quality and your neighbors.
You reach out by phone or online and we schedule an in-person visit - most residential estimates in Berkeley are free. We will look at the concrete, note any cracks, stains, or old coatings, and give you a written quote before you commit to anything. We respond within one business day.
This is the most important day of the job. We grind the concrete using mechanical equipment to open the pores of the slab, fill any cracks, test for moisture, and clean away all dust and debris. Expect noise and some dust - we use dust collection equipment, but we want you to know what to expect.
Once the floor is prepped and dry, we apply the base coat, then pour and spread the metallic layer on top. The installer works quickly to manipulate the pigment before it sets - this is where the swirling, unique pattern is created. A clear protective topcoat goes on last.
Plan on staying off the floor completely for at least 24 hours, and keeping heavy items off it for 72 hours or more. Before we leave, we walk through the space with you, explain how to clean the floor, and cover what the warranty includes. You will know exactly when you can have your space back.
Free in-person estimate. No obligation. We respond within one business day.
(341) 212-0767Berkeley's marine climate and older concrete slabs are a combination that causes many epoxy floors to peel within a year or two when contractors skip the moisture check. We test your slab before any coating goes down - every time, without exception. That step is what separates a floor that lasts from one that fails before the warranty is up.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District sets strict rules on which coatings can be used indoors, and we only use formulations that meet those standards. That is better for your indoor air quality and the only legal way to work in Berkeley. See the BAAQMD compliance guidelines for reference.
Most Berkeley homes were built before 1950, and we see older concrete every week. We assess cracks, adhesive residue, and surface variation during the estimate and tell you exactly what we find before you commit to anything. No surprise charges on day two, and no coating applied over a problem that would cause it to fail.
Every installation we complete comes with a workmanship warranty. If something is not right in the first year, we come back and make it right. That is our commitment on every job - residential or commercial, garage or basement. You will have a specific contact to reach if you notice anything that needs attention.
Every one of these proof points comes back to the same thing: doing the job right the first time so you are not calling us - or anyone else - to fix it a year later. That is how we work in Berkeley, and it is why homeowners in this area refer us to their neighbors.
A thicker, poured system built for wet, high-traffic spaces where standard epoxy would wear or peel faster.
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