Decorative Epoxy Floor Designs
Transform Your Space with Stunning Metallic & Artistic Resin Floors
Why Choose Decorative Epoxy Over Traditional Flooring?
Traditional flooring fails where decorative epoxy excels. We've installed over 2,000 projects across London, watching tiles crack after eighteen months and carpets deteriorate within three years. Our decorative systems maintain their appearance for two decades. Standard installations take 3-5 days for areas up to 500m².
Metallic epoxy creates depth through layered application techniques. The process involves blending metallic pigments at ratios of 1:8 with clear resin base. Patterns develop naturally as materials cure. Pearlescent effects emerge from mica particles ranging 10-60 microns. Each square metre contains approximately 400 grams of metallic additives, creating visual complexity impossible with paint or tiles.
Retail flooring installations in Mayfair boutiques specify RAL colour matching for brand consistency. Creative agencies request bold geometric patterns using masking techniques that take 2-3 hours per 100m². Logo integration uses precision-cut stencils and contrasting resins. Permanent designs withstand 5 million footfalls annually without degradation. UV-stable topcoats prevent colour shift for 15 years minimum.
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How Do We Create Unique Metallic Effects?
Metallic effects require specific environmental conditions to develop properly. Optimal temperature sits between 18-22°C with humidity below 65%. We blend pigments using high-shear mixers at 400 RPM for 90 seconds. Material manipulation happens within a 20-minute window before viscosity increases beyond workability.
Different tools produce distinct patterns. Notched squeegees create linear waves at 30cm spacing. Air movement from leaf blowers generates cellular structures approximately 40-60cm diameter. Rolling techniques using spiked rollers produce subtle ripples. Our technicians complete 40 hours of pattern training before site work. Each uses preferred methods developed through experience on hundreds of installations.
Layer thickness determines visual depth. Base coats apply at 0.8-1.2mm using flat trowels. Metallic layers add 0.5-0.7mm thickness. Clear topcoats seal at 0.3-0.4mm minimum. Total system build reaches 2-2.5mm. Light penetrates through transparent layers, reflecting off metallic particles at different depths. Viewing angle variations of 15 degrees completely change perceived colours and patterns.
Which Design Techniques Suit Different Spaces?
Retail installations require balance between visual impact and practicality. Solid colour systems in RAL 7035 or 9010 provide neutral backgrounds for product displays. Department stores use colour transitions every 200-300m² to define zones. We add aluminium oxide at 100g/m² for R10 slip resistance. Installation timing works around trading hours, typically 8pm to 6am.
Hotels and restaurants need floors that photograph well while handling 2,000 daily visitors. Metallic systems using copper and bronze pigments cost £85-95 per m². UV-stable aliphatic topcoats rated for 10,000 hours prevent yellowing. Restaurant kitchens require different specifications. Polyurethane systems at 6mm thickness resist hot oil spills up to 180°C.
Office installations focus on acoustics and corporate identity. We install 3mm acoustic membranes reducing footfall noise by 17dB. Reception areas feature company colours matched to Pantone specifications within Delta E of 2.0. Different zones use texture variations from smooth (Ra 0.5) to orange peel (Ra 2.5). Static-dissipative additives achieve resistance of 10⁶-10⁸ ohms for server rooms and trading floors.
How Long Do Decorative Floors Maintain Their Beauty?
Testing shows decorative systems maintain 85% gloss retention after 10 years of commercial use. Taber abrasion tests demonstrate 35mg loss per 1,000 cycles. UV chambers running 5,000 hours show Delta E colour shift below 3.0. Our warranty covers delamination and excessive wear for 15 years. Claims run at 0.3% of installations, primarily from substrate moisture issues identified during initial surveys.
Maintenance costs average £2.50 per m² annually. Daily cleaning uses auto-scrubbers with white pads and pH-neutral detergent at 1:50 dilution. Deep cleaning happens quarterly using rotary machines at 175 RPM. High-traffic zones need recoating every 5-7 years at £15-20 per m². Complete refurbishment costs 30% of new installation prices.
Design updates accommodate changing tenant requirements. Abrading existing surfaces to 100-micron profile takes 2 hours per 100m². New colours apply directly over prepared surfaces. Adding patterns or logos requires masking and careful edge preparation. Complete transformations finish within 48-hour closures. We've successfully changed corporate floors from blue to grey for three FTSE 100 companies during rebranding exercises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer exact colour matching to RAL, Pantone, or custom specifications. Using spectrophotometer analysis, we formulate epoxy to match your brand colours precisely. We provide sample boards for approval before installation. This ensures your floor perfectly aligns with corporate identity guidelines and existing design schemes.
Our UV-stable systems are specifically formulated for sunlight exposure. Aliphatic topcoats prevent yellowing and colour shift even in conservatories or south-facing spaces. The metallic effects actually enhance in natural light, creating dynamic visual interest throughout the day. We guarantee colour stability for 10 years in direct sunlight.
Yes, we regularly install over tiles, saving removal costs and disruption. We grind tiles to create mechanical adhesion, fill grout lines with flexible compound, then apply primer and decorative system. This creates a seamless surface 3-5mm thick. The process takes 3-4 days with minimal noise and dust.
Decorative epoxy repairs invisibly in most cases. Small scratches polish out, chips can be filled and blended, and damaged sections can be cut out and seamlessly replaced. For metallic systems, our installers can recreate patterns to match existing designs. We keep colour formulations on file for perfect matching years later.
Light foot traffic is possible after 24 hours, full traffic after 48-72 hours depending on system and temperature. We use accelerated cure formulations for minimal disruption. Furniture can be placed after 5 days, and full chemical resistance develops after 7 days. We provide detailed timelines for each project phase.
Create Floors That Make a Statement
Transform your space with decorative epoxy that combines art and performance.