Decorative & Metallic Epoxy in Ontario
Decorative and metallic epoxy is the category where flooring becomes a design feature rather than just a protective coating. It covers metallic pigment systems that create marbled, water-like or cloud-like effects, flake and quartz broadcast floors for texture and slip resistance, and solid-color or dyed epoxy used for showrooms, retail spaces, and high-end basements or garages. The 31 businesses listed here work on residential features (feature walls, basement floors, garage showcases) and commercial spaces (retail, restaurants, offices, showrooms) where the finished look matters as much as durability.
The work itself is more involved than standard garage floor coating. Metallic and decorative finishes depend heavily on surface prep (grinding, moisture testing, crack repair), correct primer selection, and the installer's skill in manipulating pigments or broadcasting flake before the epoxy sets. Two crews using the same materials can produce very different results, so technique and experience matter more here than in most flooring trades.
When comparing companies, look at their portfolio of actual decorative or metallic jobs (not just plain garage floors), ask what moisture testing and prep they do on concrete slabs, confirm whether they use a UV-stable topcoat (metallic floors without one can amber or yellow over time), and check warranty terms specifically for decorative finishes versus basic coatings. Get a firm quote that separates prep, material, and labor.
Our scoring weighs verified reviews, project photos, years doing decorative/metallic work specifically, and responsiveness to quote requests. See the full ranked guide to epoxy flooring companies for how these 31 compare against the broader market, and read our methodology for how we score and rank every company in this directory.
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We found 63 businesses offering decorative & metallic epoxy; 58 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is decorative & metallic epoxy, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about decorative & metallic epoxy
- How much does decorative or metallic epoxy flooring cost in Ontario?
- Metallic and decorative epoxy systems typically run higher than standard garage coatings because of the extra pigment layers, technique, and topcoats involved. Expect a wider price range than plain epoxy, with cost driven mainly by square footage, the condition of the existing slab, and how many colors or effects are layered in. Always ask for a price broken into prep, material, and labor so you can compare quotes apples to apples.
- How long does a metallic epoxy floor last before it needs redoing?
- A properly installed metallic or decorative epoxy floor with a good UV-stable topcoat can last many years in residential use, and somewhat less in high-traffic commercial settings before the topcoat needs refreshing. Longevity depends heavily on prep quality and whether the installer used a topcoat rated for the amount of foot or vehicle traffic the floor will see.
- What should I expect during installation?
- Expect the space to be unusable for several days: grinding or diamond prep, moisture testing on concrete, crack and joint repair, a primer coat, the pigmented epoxy application (where the installer's technique creates the marbling or flake pattern), and finally a topcoat that needs curing time before foot traffic and longer before heavy use or furniture.
- How can I judge the quality of a metallic epoxy job before hiring?
- Ask to see photos or an in-person example of the installer's own decorative work, not stock photos from a manufacturer. Check for even color distribution without harsh lines between pours, a topcoat that isn't already yellowing on older sample floors, and ask directly how they test for slab moisture before starting, since moisture issues are the most common cause of bubbling or peeling later.
Guides to choosing decorative & metallic epoxy
- Choosing a finish for your epoxy floor: solid colour, metallic or flake
A comparison of solid colour, metallic and flake epoxy finishes, what each looks and costs like, and how to pick between them for your space.