Home › Decorative Metallic and Flake Epoxy
We create decorative epoxy flooring in Bentonville, AR that turns concrete into a design feature. From swirling metallic epoxy flooring to multicolored flake epoxy flooring, our epoxy contractor team delivers custom looks for garages, basements, and living areas. Choose colors, patterns, and gloss levels to match your style while still getting a surface that is durable and easy to maintain.
Majestic Epoxy Bentonville provides professional decorative epoxy flooring throughout Bentonville, AR, Arkansas and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (479) 378-3542 or request your free quote.
Decorative epoxy flooring for homes and businesses in Bentonville
Decorative epoxy flooring lets you get a showroom look with the durability of an industrial floor, and Majestic Epoxy Bentonville specializes in metallic and flake systems tailored to Northwest Arkansas properties. Whether you want a high-impact metallic swirl in your Bella Vista home garage or a clean, slip-resistant flake floor for a Bentonville retail space, we design each project around how you actually use the space, not just how it will look in photos.
In Bentonville, decorative epoxy flooring has to handle real life: red clay tracked in after a hike at Coler, bike tires from the Greenway, spilled coffee in an office, or oil and brake fluid in a home shop. Our metallic and flake epoxy floors are seamless and non-porous, so dirt and liquids stay on top of the surface instead of soaking in. You wipe or mop, and the floor is back to looking good, without grout lines or texture trapping debris.
Majestic Epoxy Bentonville works with both homeowners and commercial clients, including garages, basements, showrooms, salons, restaurants, and small manufacturing. We help you pick the right decorative system and finish so you get the right balance of design, slip resistance, and ease of cleaning for our humid, sometimes muddy Arkansas conditions.
How metallic epoxy and flake systems are installed
A long lasting decorative epoxy floor starts with surface prep. We mechanically grind or shot blast the concrete to open the pores and remove weak or contaminated material. In Bentonville, many garages and shops already have paint or sealer on them, and these coatings must be fully removed so the new epoxy bonds directly to sound concrete. During prep we also chase cracks with a grinder and fill them with an epoxy or polyurea filler, then level pits and spalls so the finished floor is smooth and consistent.
Once the slab is prepared, we apply a primer coat that soaks into the concrete and ties everything together. For metallic epoxy, we then pour a tinted base coat and apply a metallic epoxy layer while it is still open. The metallic pigments are worked with squeegees, rollers, and sometimes solvents or alcohol spritzes to create movement and depth. This is where custom designs happen, from subtle cloud-like effects to bold, high-contrast swirls that look almost three dimensional.
For flake epoxy floors, the process is slightly different. After the base color coat is applied, we broadcast vinyl decorative flakes across the wet surface, usually to full coverage so no base color shows. After curing, the excess flakes are scraped and vacuumed off, leaving an even, lightly textured surface. We then roll one or two clear topcoats, often a polyaspartic or polyurethane, to lock everything in and give you the level of gloss or satin sheen you prefer.
Curing times matter. In typical Bentonville temperatures, you can usually walk on the floor in 24 hours and return vehicles in 48 to 72 hours, depending on the system. During that window we will guide you on ventilation, temperature, and humidity, all of which can affect how the coating levels and cures in our changing Arkansas weather.
Design options: metallic effects, flake blends, and finishes
Decorative epoxy flooring is highly customizable, and Majestic Epoxy Bentonville walks you through choices that work in real spaces, not just sample boards. Metallic epoxy uses fine aluminum or mica-based pigments that move within the resin, creating unique marbling every time. We can blend colors like charcoal, silver, and pearl for a modern showroom look, or add copper and bronze for a warmer, rustic feel that pairs well with wood and stone used in many Bentonville homes.
Flake floors are more about texture and pattern. We stock popular chip blends that hide dust and dirt well, such as gray, tan, and charcoal mixes that work in garages and shops. For commercial clients, we can custom order brand-aligned color blends so your floor subtly reflects your logo or interior palette. Flake sizes range from very small micro chips for a more terrazzo-like look to larger flakes that create a bold, speckled appearance and a slightly more textured feel underfoot.
Gloss level is another real world decision. High gloss metallic systems reflect light and make spaces feel larger, ideal for showrooms and basements with limited natural light. For busy garages and commercial entries, a satin or matte finish topcoat can reduce visible scuffs and glare. We can also adjust slip resistance with subtle traction additives. These are clear, fine-textured materials that improve grip when floors are wet, useful near entry doors, wash bays, or areas where spills are common.
If you have existing finishes or decor, we can help you coordinate. For example, in newer Bentonville neighborhoods with white cabinets and black hardware, a light gray metallic with soft white movement can keep things bright without showing every footprint. In shops with heavy use, we often suggest a medium-tone flake blend that hides road film and tire marks between cleanings.
What affects cost and timeline for decorative epoxy flooring
There is a wide price range for decorative epoxy flooring, and understanding what drives it helps you plan. The biggest factors are surface condition, square footage, system type, and topcoat selection. Concrete that is in good shape and just needs light grinding is faster and more economical than a slab with heavy cracks, coatings to remove, or moisture issues that require extra primers or repair work.
Metallic epoxy floors tend to cost more than standard flake systems because they involve more material and more skill in the design phase. Creating consistent metallic movement without bare spots or roller marks takes training and time. Complex color blends or logos add to labor. Flake systems are more standardized, especially full broadcast floors, which usually provide very good value for garages and commercial spaces.
Topcoats matter too. Polyaspartic and high-solids polyurethane topcoats cost more up front than basic epoxy clear coats but often pay off in better scratch resistance, UV stability, and faster return to service. In a Bentonville garage where vehicles are in and out daily and sunlight hits the slab at the door, a UV stable topcoat helps keep colors looking true over years.
Timeline depends on scope. Many standard two or three car garages can be completed in two days plus cure time, provided moisture is within range and the concrete does not need major repair. Larger commercial jobs might be phased so you can keep part of your operation open. Before we schedule, Majestic Epoxy Bentonville visits your property, tests the concrete as needed, reviews access and ventilation, and gives you a written proposal that explains what is included, what to expect, and when you can be back on the floor.
Common decorative epoxy issues and how we prevent them
Most problems with decorative epoxy flooring come from improper prep, moisture, or rushing the process. In Northwest Arkansas, moisture vapor rising through the slab is a real concern, especially in basements or older structures. If it is not addressed, you can see bubbling, debonding, or cloudy areas in clear coats. Majestic Epoxy Bentonville checks for moisture conditions and when readings are high, we can apply moisture mitigation primers or recommend other steps before installing the decorative system.
Another common issue is hot tire pickup in garages, where low quality epoxy softens under warm tires and peels. We avoid this by using professional grade materials and ensuring that the coating thickness and cure time are appropriate for the expected use. We also educate clients about the first week of use, when epoxy is still reaching full hardness, advising a gradual return to heavy traffic.
With metallic epoxy, streaks or unwanted patterns can occur if the installer has limited experience or works in difficult conditions. Temperature swings, drafts from open doors, or starting and stopping mid-field can all affect the look. Our crews plan the layout, mix batches consistently, and control the environment as much as possible. We also do sample boards or small test areas when you are unsure of color combinations so there are no surprises.
For flake floors, inadequate flake coverage or uneven scraping can leave thin spots or bumps. To avoid this, we broadcast flakes to full rejection, then systematically scrape and vacuum to get a level profile before sealing. If a job requires additional build for a smoother feel, we add intermediate coats rather than trying to fix imperfections with one heavy topcoat, which can trap air and debris.
After installation, we provide maintenance guidance tailored to decorative epoxy floors, including what cleaners to use, how to handle rubber mat staining, and when a topcoat refresh might be beneficial after years of use.
Working with a local Bentonville decorative epoxy specialist
Choosing a local contractor for decorative epoxy flooring matters because climate and concrete conditions vary from region to region. Majestic Epoxy Bentonville has worked on slabs poured in new construction subdivisions, older downtown Bentonville buildings, and rural shops outside city limits, and each type of concrete behaves differently. We have learned which local builders tend to use harder mixes, where curing compounds are common, and how our humid summers and cool winters affect installation windows.
During your initial visit, we walk the space with you, look for problem areas like cracks near garage aprons or previous coating failures, and discuss how you plan to use the floor. If you park daily drivers, store classic cars, run a small business, or just want a cleaner, brighter basement, those details shape the system we recommend. We want you to understand why we suggest metallic or flake, why we choose a certain topcoat, and what maintenance will realistically look like.
We also coordinate scheduling around your life. For homeowners, that might mean timing a garage project when weather allows cars to stay outside comfortably or splitting an industrial shop into phases to keep operations running. Because we are based here, we can adjust for sudden weather shifts, which is important for open garages or spaces without climate control.
If you are considering decorative epoxy flooring in Bentonville or nearby communities, we encourage you to ask specific questions: What is your prep process on my concrete? What is the full system build, from primer to topcoat? How do you handle moisture or existing coatings? Majestic Epoxy Bentonville is ready to answer clearly, put everything in writing, and stand behind the work so your new metallic or flake epoxy floor looks good and holds up to real Arkansas use.
