Decorative & Metallic Epoxy in Ontario
Decorative and metallic epoxy is the finish people mean when they picture swirled, marbled, or color-flecked floors in a showroom, salon, restaurant, or basement rec room. Instead of a flat solid color, metallic pigments or mica powders are worked into the epoxy while it's still wet, creating movement and depth that a standard flake or solid-color coating can't produce. It's applied over a properly prepared concrete slab, usually with a moisture-resistant primer underneath and a UV-stable topcoat over it to keep the color from yellowing.
We've listed 51 businesses across Ontario that offer this specific service, ranging from small crews who specialize almost exclusively in metallic work to larger commercial flooring companies that offer it as one option among several.
What to check before hiring
Ask to see photos of the applicator's own finished floors, not manufacturer stock images, since metallic pours vary a lot from batch to batch and skill really shows. Confirm they test the slab's moisture content before starting, because trapped moisture is the leading cause of bubbling and delamination. Get clarity on how many coats are included, what topcoat they use, and whether the warranty covers peeling or just fading.
How we rank them
Our scoring weighs review consistency, how a company handles complaints, longevity in the trade, and whether their portfolio shows real decorative and metallic work rather than only garage floor coatings. For the full rundown of contractors across all epoxy specialties, see our ranked guide to epoxy flooring companies, and read our methodology to see exactly how we score and verify each listing.
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All decorative & metallic epoxy, ranked by score and relevance
We found 92 businesses offering decorative & metallic epoxy; 82 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 metallic epoxy flooring cost in Ontario?
- Most homeowners see quotes between roughly $8 and $15 per square foot for metallic or decorative epoxy, higher than solid-color epoxy because of the extra material cost and the skill needed to work the pigments before they set. Commercial spaces with heavy prep work or custom designs can run higher.
- How long does a metallic epoxy floor last?
- A well-installed metallic epoxy floor with a good topcoat typically holds up for 10 to 20 years in residential settings before it needs recoating, though high-traffic commercial floors may need a fresh topcoat every few years to keep the finish looking new.
- What should I expect during installation?
- Expect the space to be unusable for at least 2 to 4 days: grinding or shot-blasting the slab, applying a primer, pouring and manipulating the metallic base coat, then curing before the topcoat goes on. Full cure to handle heavy traffic or furniture can take up to a week.
- How can I tell if a metallic epoxy job was done well?
- Look for even color distribution without cloudy patches, no visible bubbles or pinholes, and a topcoat that feels smooth but not slippery when wet. Edges along walls and drains should be clean, and there shouldn't be any lifting at seams a few weeks after installation.
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.