Metallic Dream 100% Solids Epoxy for Custom Metallic Floors
Metallic Dream Epoxy is a 100% solids epoxy formulated specifically for decorative metallic floors that require depth, movement, pigment suspension, and enough working time to create the design before the resin begins to lock up.
This is not a standard clear epoxy with metallic pigment added to it. Metallic Dream is designed around the requirements of a true metallic flooring installation, including extended flow, substantial film build, and 60 minutes or more of working time on the floor under suitable conditions.
In One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring systems, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon. One 3 gallon kit covers approximately 150 square feet at this application rate and produces approximately 32.1 mils of theoretical film thickness.
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Quick Answer: Metallic Dream is a 100% solids epoxy designed specifically for the decorative body coat of a metallic flooring system. It provides 60 minutes of working time on the floor. In the One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring system, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon. At that rate, one 3 gallon kit covers approximately 150 square feet and produces approximately 32.1 mils of theoretical film thickness.
Why Metallic Dream Is Different From General Purpose Epoxy
A metallic floor depends on more than adhesion and hardness. The epoxy must remain fluid long enough for the installer to place the material, add colors, manipulate the pattern, soften transitions, and allow the design to continue developing as the resin levels.
| Metallic Dream Characteristic |
Why It Matters |
| 60 Minutes of Working Time |
Provides time to place the epoxy, introduce additional colors, manipulate the pattern, and allow the resin to continue developing before it becomes too tight to work. |
| 100% Solids |
Creates the substantial film build required for metallic pigment movement and visual depth. |
| 500 to 750 cps Mixed Viscosity |
Provides controlled flow while allowing metallic pigments to move through the resin. |
| High Defoamer Content |
Helps control air in the thick metallic body coat. The resin may appear slightly whitish in the container but cures clear. |
| High Gloss Clear Cure |
Allows the metallic pigments and underlying base color to remain visible through the decorative body coat. |
Why Our Professional Metallic Systems Use 50 Square Feet Per Gallon
In One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring systems, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon. The substantial thickness of the metallic body coat gives the pigments room to move, separate, and develop the depth associated with a professional metallic epoxy floor.
| Professional System Rate |
Approximate Film Thickness |
3 Gallon Kit Coverage |
| 50 square feet per gallon |
Approximately 32.1 mils |
Approximately 150 square feet |
Metallic Dream may be used at different coverage rates in other specifically designed flooring systems. Always follow the coverage rate specified for the complete flooring system being installed.
Do Not Stretch the Professional Metallic System: When installing the One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic system, maintain a coverage rate of 50 square feet per gallon or less. If the floor is larger than the available material will cover at the specified rate, add material rather than spreading the body coat thinner.
Contractor Tip: Metallic floors are one place where trying to gain a few extra square feet from a kit can noticeably change the finished appearance. When installing the professional grade system, calculate the floor before mixing and have enough Metallic Dream available to maintain the specified film build from beginning to end.
The Complete Metallic Flooring System
Metallic Dream is the decorative body coat. A professional metallic floor is built as a complete system around it.
| System Layer |
Purpose |
| Concrete Preparation |
Mechanically prepares the concrete for adhesion and removes coatings, sealers, contamination, and weak surface material. |
| Primer When Required |
Helps seal porous concrete and reduce bubbles and pinholes. One Stop WB Epoxy Primer is commonly used when pore sealing is needed. |
| Solid Color Base Coat |
Creates the uniform background beneath the metallic body coat. Use Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy in the selected base color. |
| Metallic Dream Body Coat |
Carries the metallic pigments and creates the movement, depth, color separation, and decorative design. |
| Clear Topcoat |
Provides the final wear surface and helps protect the metallic design from scratches, wear, chemicals, and cleaning. |
Do not use 150 Fast Cure as the base coat beneath Metallic Dream. Professional metallic systems require an appropriate slower curing solid color epoxy base before the metallic body coat is installed.
If you prefer to purchase the primary layers as a complete package, see the Metallic Epoxy Flooring System.
The Base Coat Is Part of the Design
The color beneath Metallic Dream becomes part of the finished appearance. Black is commonly used because it creates strong contrast behind many metallic pigment combinations, but it is not the only option.
White, gray, tan, and other solid base colors can be selected intentionally to change the appearance of the metallic layer. The base color should be chosen as part of the complete design rather than treated as an automatic choice.
The Base Coat Must Be Clean and Smooth: Bubbles, pinholes, debris, repairs, roller texture, and other imperfections in the base coat can remain visible through the metallic body coat. Correct imperfections before applying Metallic Dream. For best results, sand the entire smooth base coat even when applying the metallic layer inside the chemical recoat window.
Choosing Metallic Pigments
Metallic Dream is supplied as the clear epoxy resin. The final design is created by adding one or more Metallic Epoxy Pigments.
A metallic floor can use one color, but many custom designs combine a dominant primary color with one or more accent colors. Changing the pigment combination, base color, placement technique, and manipulation method changes the finished appearance.
No two metallic floors will be identical. The epoxy continues to flow and settle after placement, so even the same colors and application technique will create natural variation from floor to floor.
60 Minutes of Working Time Is Design Time
Metallic Dream provides 60 minutes of working time on the floor under suitable conditions. That additional time is not simply there to make application easier. It gives the installer time to create and refine the design.
During the working period, installers may place additional colors, soften transitions, move material with a Magic Trowel, create veins, blend adjoining pours, or allow the resin to continue developing naturally.
Higher temperatures shorten working time. Material temperature, slab temperature, air temperature, batch size, and air movement can all affect how quickly the epoxy begins to tighten.
Mixing Metallic Dream
Metallic Dream is supplied as a 2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume epoxy system.
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Add metallic pigment to Part A first. Completely disperse the metallic pigment into the Base before adding the Activator.
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Allow the pigmented Base to settle. Allowing the pigment to fully wet out and incorporated air to escape can help reduce pigment clumps and unwanted streaking in the finished floor.
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Add Part B. Pour the Activator directly into the center of Part A. Avoid pouring Activator onto the sides of the container.
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Use a Cage or Box style mixer for a full 3 gallon kit. Full kits require a mixer capable of moving the thick epoxy throughout the entire container.
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Mix according to material temperature. Mix for 2 full minutes at approximately 300 to 450 RPM when the material is above 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 3 full minutes when the material is below 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix it and GET IT OUT OF THE BUCKET.
Metallic Dream is a 100% solids epoxy. Once Part A and Part B are completely mixed, immediately pour the material onto the floor. Leaving mixed epoxy concentrated in the bucket allows heat to build and reduces usable working time.
Applying the Metallic Body Coat
Metallic epoxy application is different from installing a conventional solid color roll coat. The objective is to place a thick, controlled resin layer and then create the design within that material.
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Pour immediately. Wearing spiked shoes, pour the mixed Metallic Dream onto the prepared base coat in controlled ribbons.
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Do not drain or scrape the mixing bucket onto the floor. Material remaining on the walls or bottom of the container may not be mixed as completely as the main batch.
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Follow the coverage rate specified for the flooring system. When installing the One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic system, apply Metallic Dream at approximately 50 square feet per gallon or less.
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Manipulate the design. Use an 18 Inch Magic Trowel or another appropriate metallic design tool to place and blend the material.
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Work with the resin, not against it. Metallic Dream will continue to move and level after the initial design work is complete. Avoid repeatedly working areas that have already begun to tighten.
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Protect the wet floor. Control dust, hair, insects, debris, excessive air movement, and unnecessary traffic while the body coat is curing.
Contractor Tip: Build the entire color plan before mixing the first batch. Record the amount of each pigment used in every batch and determine where accent colors will be introduced. Metallic floors are much easier to keep visually consistent when the design is planned before the material reaches the floor.
Topcoating Metallic Dream
A clear topcoat is strongly recommended over a metallic floor. The Metallic Dream body coat creates the appearance, while the topcoat becomes the primary wear surface.
Premera T2 Gloss is an excellent choice when scratch resistance and a high gloss appearance are priorities.
Poly Gloss 85 Slow Go is another strong option when the installer wants substantially more topcoat working time on a metallic floor or a larger smooth surface.
The topcoat should be selected based on desired gloss, scratch resistance, working time, odor, floor size, traction requirements, and how the finished space will be used.
Metallic Dream Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Product Information |
| Product Type |
Two component 100% solids metallic epoxy |
| Solids by Volume |
100% |
| Mix Ratio |
2 parts Part A to 1 part Part B by volume |
| Mixed Kit Size |
3 gallons |
| Professional Metallic System Coverage Rate |
Approximately 50 square feet per gallon or less |
| Coverage Per 3 Gallon Kit at 50 Square Feet Per Gallon |
Approximately 150 square feet |
| Theoretical Film Thickness at 50 Square Feet Per Gallon |
Approximately 32.1 mils |
| Working Time |
60 minutes on the floor under suitable conditions |
| Application Temperature |
Approximately 55 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Mixed Viscosity |
500 to 750 cps |
| Shore D Hardness |
89 to 91 |
| Compressive Strength |
16,500 psi |
| Tensile Strength |
3,850 psi |
| Adhesion to Concrete |
600 psi |
| Flexural Modulus |
4,700 psi |
| Koenig Hardness |
145 |
| Taber Abrasion |
22 mg loss |
| VOC |
Less than 50 grams per liter |
| Tack Free and Light Foot Traffic |
Approximately 12 to 18 hours depending on temperature and humidity |
| Heavy Foot Traffic |
Approximately 48 hours |
| Vehicle Traffic |
Approximately 72 hours |
Where Metallic Dream Fits Best
- Residential interior decorative floors
- Game rooms and entertainment spaces
- Showrooms and display areas
- Retail interiors
- Salons and studios
- Offices and reception areas
- Garage floors where appearance is the primary design goal
Where Metallic Dream Is Not the Best Fit
Metallic Dream is a decorative epoxy. It is not the right choice for every floor.
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Exterior exposed floors: Not recommended. Clear epoxy can amber when exposed to direct sunlight.
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Heavy industrial utility floors: A decorative metallic floor may not be the best choice where forklift traffic, severe impact, aggressive chemicals, or constant mechanical abuse are the primary concerns.
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Full flake broadcast floors: Use a resin designed specifically for the broadcast system.
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Basic solid color floors: Metallic Dream is intended to create a decorative metallic body coat, not a conventional solid color finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Metallic Dream different from regular 100% solids epoxy?
Metallic Dream is formulated specifically as a metallic body coat. It provides 60 minutes of working time, controlled flow, pigment suspension, and the substantial film build needed for metallic movement and depth.
How much working time does Metallic Dream provide?
Metallic Dream provides approximately 60 minutes of working time on the floor under suitable conditions. Higher temperatures can shorten the available working time.
How much Metallic Dream should I apply?
Coverage depends on the flooring system being installed. In One Stop Epoxy professional grade metallic flooring systems, Metallic Dream is applied at approximately 50 square feet per gallon or less, providing approximately 150 square feet from a 3 gallon kit at 50 square feet per gallon. Always follow the coverage rate specified for the complete flooring system.
How many square feet does one 3 gallon kit cover in the professional metallic system?
At 50 square feet per gallon, one 3 gallon kit covers approximately 150 square feet. If the professional system calls for a heavier application, actual coverage will be lower.
Do I need a base coat under Metallic Dream?
Yes. Metallic Dream should be installed over a properly prepared solid color epoxy base coat. The base creates a uniform background and prevents concrete color, repairs, and surface variation from interfering with the metallic design.
Can I use 150 Fast Cure as the base coat?
No. Do not use 150 Fast Cure as the base coat beneath Metallic Dream. For the professional metallic system, use an appropriate slower curing solid color epoxy such as One Stop Epoxy Self Leveling 100% Solids Epoxy.
Does the base coat have to be black?
No. Black creates strong contrast behind many metallic colors, but white, gray, tan, and other colors can be used intentionally to create different effects.
Should I sand the base coat before applying Metallic Dream?
For best results, yes. Even inside the chemical recoat window, sanding a smooth epoxy base coat helps remove imperfections and provides additional mechanical adhesion. Correct bubbles, pinholes, dust, and other defects before installing the metallic body coat.
Can I use more than one metallic pigment?
Yes. Many metallic floors use a primary color with one or more accent colors. The pigments, base color, placement method, and manipulation technique determine the final appearance.
Will two Metallic Dream floors look exactly the same?
No. Metallic Dream continues to flow and develop after placement. Natural variation in pigment movement makes every finished floor different.
Is Metallic Dream beginner friendly?
Metallic flooring requires more planning and technique than a conventional epoxy roll coat. New installers should practice pigment ratios, placement, and design techniques on sample boards before attempting a large professional grade metallic floor.
What tool is used to create the metallic pattern?
An 18 Inch Magic Trowel is commonly used to spread and manipulate Metallic Dream. Other techniques can also be used depending on the desired design.
What topcoat should I use over Metallic Dream?
Premera T2 Gloss is a strong choice when scratch resistance and gloss are priorities. Poly Gloss 85 Slow Go is another option when extended topcoat working time is important.
Can Metallic Dream be used outdoors?
No. Metallic Dream should not be used as an exposed exterior flooring surface. Clear epoxy can amber when exposed to direct sunlight.
Build the Complete Metallic Floor
Metallic Dream is the decorative body coat. A complete metallic flooring system may also require concrete preparation, primer, a solid color epoxy base, metallic pigments, application tools, and a clear topcoat.
For a complete professional material package, see the Metallic Epoxy Flooring System.
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