Metallic Epoxy Floor Resin | High Gloss Marble Effect Design Coat | 15 Colours

Metallic epoxy resin for a seamless, marble effect floor

Create a distinctive metallic or marble effect floor with this two-part clear epoxy design coat. Designed as Step 2 of a three-stage metallic epoxy flooring system, the high-viscosity resin can be mixed with your chosen metallic pigments to produce unique colours, flowing patterns and decorative finishes.

Suitable for residential and commercial interiors, the seamless, high-gloss finish creates an eye-catching surface that is easy to clean and maintain. Applications include homes, restaurants, nightclubs, showrooms and workshops.

Pick your colour and floor area, and the pigment comes with the resin. No two floors turn out the same, so it suits any room that needs to stand out.

Why it works

You control the colour

The resin arrives clear and unpigmented, and you stir the metallic pigment in on site. Use one shade for a soft, cloudy finish, or pour a second and third colour for contrast.

The pattern keeps developing after you put the roller down

The resin is made to self-blend. As it cures, the marbling softens and develops into a more natural look, so sharp roller marks relax into veins and clouds. This also means you should stop early: blend too much and the colours merge into one flat shade.

A thick coat gives the finish its depth

One coat goes on at up to 1,000 microns, which gives the pattern room to flow. It is also why coverage is 1.25m² per kg, so size your order on that figure and not on what you would expect from paint.

No joints to clean

There are no grout lines for dirt to collect in, which matters in a bar or showroom that is mopped every day.

Key Features

• Metallic and marble effects: Create bespoke designs using one or multiple pigment colours.
• Seamless finish: Achieve a continuous decorative surface without grout lines.
• High-gloss appearance: Enhance interiors with a smooth, reflective finish.
• Roller application: Applied like a paint, making it suitable for DIY projects when preparation and application instructions are followed.
• Durable flooring system: Suitable for busy commercial environments when completed with the appropriate top coat.
• Easy maintenance: The finished system is easy to clean and care for.
• Underfloor heating compatibility: Suitable for use with compatible underfloor heating systems.

Three-Step Metallic Epoxy Flooring System

Step 1 – Metallic Epoxy Base Coat
Prepares, seals and primes the floor while establishing the background colour. Choose from white, grey or black to complement your decorative design.

Step 2 – Metallic Epoxy Design Coat
A two-part clear epoxy resin mixed with metallic pigments to create your chosen colour scheme and marble effect patterns.

Step 3 – Metallic Protective Top Coat
Completes the flooring system with a protective finish. Options include an easy-to-apply, single-pack water-based top coat or a two-part, high-gloss UV-resistant top coat for a more robust finish in areas with high foot traffic.

The base coat and protective top coat are required to complete the system and should be ordered separately. This listing is the Step 2 design coat only. Add the Step 1 base coat and the Step 3 top coat in the size that covers your floor, or contact us and we will work out the quantities for you.

Where it's used

This is an interior coating for floors such as showrooms, restaurants, bars, hotel lobbies, shops, kitchens and living spaces. It is not UV stable, so it will discolour in prolonged sunlight and is not for outdoor floors. Do not apply it to new or wet concrete, and always lay it over the metallic base coat, never directly onto a bare floor. The finish is smooth and glossy and no slip rating is published, so check it suits any area that gets wet before you specify it.

Specifications

Download the product data sheet (PDF)

Colour Options and Pigment Quantities

Choose a single metallic shade or combine multiple colours to create a personalised finish. Every application produces its own distinctive pattern.

Pigment supplied with the selected design coat size:

Extra shades are available as metallic pigment powder.

Choosing the right size

Multiply the length of the room by its width and choose the size that covers it. Each size is the maximum area at 1.25m² per kg, so round up. A thin coat will not flow or marble properly.

Using more than one colour? Order your main colour for the whole floor, because the first coat goes across the full surface, then add accent colours as complete units. How much accent you need depends on your pattern, so call us if you are unsure. The 0.625m² and 1.25m² sizes suit a test panel, a small accent or a very small room. For anything larger, the 5m², 10m² and 20m² sizes cost far less per square metre.

Application Instructions

Apply at an ambient temperature of at least 7°C. The floor must be thoroughly prepared and treated with the appropriate base coat before applying the design coat.

Apply the design coat within 24 hours of finishing the base coat. If you miss that window, sand the base coat gently with 200 grit paper to give it a key. Have everything ready before mixing, because mixed resin has a 20-minute pot life and a 40-minute working life.

1. Mix the resin: Pour the entire contents of Part B into Part A. Mix thoroughly using a drill-mounted mixing paddle until the curing agent is fully dispersed and the mixture has a uniform consistency.
2. Add the pigment: Add the supplied pigment to the mixed resin and blend thoroughly until the colour and texture are uniform.
3. Apply the first design coat: Hold the container close to the floor and pour the mixture across the surface. Spread evenly using a roller.
4. Allow to cure: Leave for up to 24 hours before proceeding with additional decorative colours.
5. Prepare additional colours: Repeat the mixing process using complete units, then pour the additional colours onto the floor in your chosen decorative pattern.
6. Create the design: Use a roller or squeegee to distribute the resin evenly and develop the desired metallic or marble effect. A squeegee is not included.
7. Apply the protective top coat: Allow the design coat to cure for approximately 24 hours, or until it is no longer tacky, before applying the compatible top coat.

Sanding between coats may be required to achieve an extra-smooth finish. Refer to the product technical datasheet for preparation, sanding and recoating guidance.

There is more than one way to lay a metallic floor. On larger areas two people work best: one spreads while the other mixes the next batch, and some installers add the second colour while the first is still workable so the two blend on the floor. Wear spiked shoes to walk on wet resin, and gloves and safety goggles throughout. Do not use heat guns or dispersal sprays with this system. Our paint application kit includes the basic tools, and our epoxy resin roller sleeves and 15 litre paint scuttle are made for this kind of job.

Important Application Notes

• Use complete units: Do not split the contents of the resin and curing-agent containers into smaller batches, as this may affect curing.
• Not self-levelling: This product is applied by roller as a paint.
• Use fresh roller sleeves: A new roller sleeve is required for each coat.
• Light colour variation: White and lighter-coloured systems may experience minor discolouration.
• Curing times vary: Temperature and site conditions can affect curing. Follow the technical datasheet before recoating or bringing the floor into use.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need anything else to finish the floor?

Yes. This is Step 2 only. You also need the metallic base coat underneath and a protective top coat over it.

Can I fit it myself?

Yes, if you follow the preparation and application steps, as it goes on like a paint. Results depend on technique, so practise on a test panel first, and get a second person to help in a large room.

Will my floor look exactly like the photos?

No. Every metallic floor is one of a kind, and the pattern depends on the base coat colour, how you work the resin and how it settles as it cures. Colours on screen are a guide. Lighter systems may show minor discolouration over time.

Can I use it in a bright room?

Yes, but this coat will discolour in prolonged sunlight, so shade the floor where you can and choose the UVR version of the top coat. It is not for outdoor use.

When can I use the floor?

Do not expose it to chemicals, wash it or let water rest on it until 7 days after application. Below 20°C, curing and drying take longer, and it must never be exposed to freezing conditions.

Ordering and delivery

The current delivery time is shown near the price, and the delivery charge is confirmed at checkout. For larger floors, trade orders, base and top coats, or a safety data sheet, call 01744 520110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will help you work out what you need.