Decorative and metallic epoxy is the finish people choose when a floor needs to look like something more than a garage or warehouse surface. Pigments, mica powders, and metallic additives get mixed into the epoxy and manipulated while wet, with solvents, air, or tools, to create swirling, marbled, or three-dimensional effects. It shows up in Markham basements, showrooms, retail spaces, restaurants, and increasingly in garages where the owner wants a floor that doubles as a design feature rather than just a protective coat. The 8 businesses in this category all offer some version of this work, though the technique, materials, and finish quality vary a lot from one installer to the next.
Because metallic and decorative effects are applied by hand in real time, results depend heavily on the individual applicator's skill and experience with that specific product line. A buyer should ask to see photos of completed floors in person or in detailed video (not just glossy marketing shots), ask what topcoat and UV-stable sealer they use, and find out how they handle moisture testing and concrete prep before pouring, since a poorly prepped slab will undermine even the best-looking finish within a year or two.
Our scoring weighs how installers communicate about surface prep, warranty terms, and material specifics, alongside verified customer feedback, so you can compare companies on more than just portfolio photos. For a ranked look at how these 8 businesses stack up, see our best epoxy flooring companies in Markham guide. Details on how we score and rank installers are on our methodology page.
