Full System Specification

Metallic Resin

Premium decorative floors with 3D depth and colour movement.

System overview

A high-end decorative epoxy system where metallic pigments are dispersed through the wet body coat and manipulated with solvent, air and technique to produce a fluid, three-dimensional finish. Every pour is unique.

Specified where the floor is a design feature — showrooms, dealerships, feature receptions, retail hero zones and premium residential.

Typical thickness

2–3 mm typical.

Chemical resistance

Good resistance to oils, greases, household chemicals and mild acids. Not intended for aggressive chemical or wash-down environments.

Suitable environments

  • Car and boat dealerships
  • Feature receptions and hospitality entrances
  • Retail hero zones and premium showrooms
  • High-end residential
  • Design studios and galleries

Where it's not the right choice

  • Wet-process or wash-down zones
  • Heavy MHE traffic lanes
  • Areas with sustained UV exposure without aliphatic top coat

Key benefits

  • Signature 3D depth and colour movement
  • Seamless, jointless installation
  • Bespoke — no two pours identical
  • Hard-wearing under decorative traffic
  • Refurbishable — resealable to renew appearance

Slip resistance options

  • Smooth gloss (R9) — signature showroom aesthetic
  • Fine aggregate seal coat (R10) — commercial safety
  • Anti-slip additive in seal (R11) — wet-risk zones

Colour and finish options

  • Signature single-pigment pours (pearl, copper, obsidian, molten gold)
  • Two- and three-pigment blends
  • Bespoke colour development to match brand or interior
  • Matt, satin and gloss seal finishes

Installation process

  1. Step 01

    Design consult and sample

    We agree the pigment palette and effect, and produce a physical sample panel for sign-off before pouring the floor.

  2. Step 02

    Substrate preparation

    Diamond grinding to CSP 3, crack repair and full priming. Metallic floors show substrate variation — prep is meticulous.

  3. Step 03

    Base coat

    A pigmented base coat is applied to set the underlying ground colour and eliminate any bleed-through from the substrate.

  4. Step 04

    Metallic pour

    The metallic-charged resin is poured and manipulated with solvent, brushes and torch to develop the movement, depth and colour transitions.

  5. Step 05

    Clear top coat

    A clear polyurethane top coat is applied to lock in the effect and deliver the specified sheen and abrasion resistance.

Cure times

Foot traffic24 hours
Wheeled traffic72 hours
Full chemical cure7 days

Maintenance guidance

  • Weekly: soft mop with pH-neutral cleaner
  • Avoid grit — walk-off matting at entrances is essential
  • Renew top coat every 4–6 years to reset gloss and clarity
  • Deep buff and re-seal in feature areas as required

Typical applications

  • Car dealerships and hero showroom zones
  • Hotel and hospitality entrances
  • Retail flagship stores
  • Premium residential kitchens and living

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Technical FAQs

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The pigment movement is developed on the day and no two pours are ever identical. We sample first so the palette and style are agreed.

Under decorative traffic (retail, showroom, residential) it lasts 15+ years. Not intended for MHE traffic or wet-process environments.

The clear PU top coat provides the wear layer. Fine surface scratches can be polished back; deeper wear is renewed by re-sealing.

Yes — the base coat and pigments can be tuned to a brand palette. We sample and sign off before pouring.

Smooth gloss (R9) becomes slippery when wet. For thresholds and entrance zones we specify an anti-slip additive in the top coat.

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