Metallic Epoxy Floors in Lauderhill, FL

Metallic epoxy floors are a good fit for Lauderhill's ground-floor homes. Villas, townhouses, first-floor condos and single-family houses here sit on concrete slabs, and when old tile or carpet comes up the concrete underneath can become the finished floor. Metallic pigment mixed into clear epoxy flows and swirls as it is worked, leaving a marbled surface that reads differently in every room.

Why this works in older Lauderhill homes

About 61% of Lauderhill's housing units are in multi-unit buildings, and most homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, according to Point2Homes' summary of census survey data. Many of those units still have original or second-generation tile, terrazzo under carpet, or vinyl tile. Replacing that with another tile floor means new thinset, grout lines and cuts. A metallic floor goes directly onto ground concrete, has no grout to clean, and can run through several rooms without thresholds.

Taking up what is there now

• Ceramic and porcelain tile: removed with the thinset, then ground. HomeGuide puts tile removal at $2 to $7 per square foot.
• Carpet and pad: pulled, tack strips removed and holes filled.
• Terrazzo: sometimes found under carpet in older homes. It can often be ground and coated, though some owners choose to restore it.
• Vinyl tile and black adhesive: older floors may contain asbestos. The EPA advises against sanding such flooring and recommends testing by an accredited professional. HomeGuide notes homes built from roughly the 1920s to the 1980s should be tested before removal. We ask about this before any grinding.

How a metallic floor is built

After grinding and crack repair, a primer goes on to seal the concrete and control moisture. A tinted base coat follows. Then the metallic layer is poured and spread, and the installer works the pigment with rollers, trowels or brushes to create the pattern. A clear topcoat protects it. The look depends on the colors and the hand work, so no two floors match exactly. We show sample boards and photos of different techniques before you choose.

Things to know before you choose it

A metallic floor is glossy and shows dust, pet hair and scratches more than a flake floor. It can be slick with socks or when wet, so we can add a fine anti-slip additive to the topcoat in kitchens and entries. Furniture should have felt pads. In rooms with large sliding doors, sun can affect the epoxy layer, so a UV-stable topcoat is part of the system.

Condo and villa logistics

In a condominium, check the declaration and rules before you plan a floor change. Some associations set rules on flooring, work hours and contractor access. A ground-floor unit avoids the sound-transmission questions an upper floor can raise. We work in occupied homes room by room when needed, and we keep dust down with vacuum-attached grinders.

Air conditioning helps

HomeGuide gives an ideal application range of 60°F to 85°F with humidity under 85%. An air-conditioned interior usually sits inside that range, which makes interior work easier to schedule than outdoor work in the rainy season. We ask you to keep the AC running during the install and cure.