Solid Color Pigments

Solid Color Pigments for Epoxy, Urethane, and Resin Flooring

Solid color pigments turn compatible clear or untinted floor coatings into opaque, uniform colors for solid color floors, vinyl flake receiver coats, metallic epoxy base coats, primers, urethane finishes, commercial flooring, and custom resin systems. One Stop Epoxy carries several pigment families because epoxy, water based coatings, polyurethane, and manufacturer specific resin systems do not all use the same colorant. Choose the coating chemistry first, then select the pigment made for that product. Orders ship free to the 48 contiguous states, and most orders ship out the same or next business day.

Choose the Coating First, Then Choose the Pigment

The most important pigment decision is compatibility, not color. Two pigments may both look gray in the container but use different carrier chemistry, concentration, and loading rates. The wrong pigment can affect mixing, color development, gloss, cure, or the performance of the coating. Match the pigment to the exact resin, primer, urethane, or topcoat before ordering.

What Does a Solid Color Pigment Do?

A solid color pigment supplies opaque color and substrate hide. Unlike metallic pigment, which creates reflective movement inside a clear body coat, solid pigment is designed to produce a consistent color across the floor. It can be used to create a finished solid color coating or to establish the background layer beneath vinyl flakes, quartz, or metallic epoxy.

Pigment does not turn an unsuitable resin into a floor coating. The resin still controls adhesion, working time, film build, cure speed, hardness, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, UV performance, and service life. The pigment controls color and opacity within the limits of the compatible coating.

Pigment, Pigmented Coating, and Complete Flooring System

Customers who do not want to select an individual pigment, resin, primer, and topcoat separately can start with a complete Epoxy Flooring System.

Where Solid Color Pigments Fit in a Floor System

One Stop Epoxy 32 Ounce Pigments for 100% Solids Epoxy

One Stop Epoxy 32 ounce solid color pigments are concentrated, high opacity colorants sized for a full 3 gallon kit of compatible 100% solids epoxy. The current color lineup includes White, Light Gray, Medium Gray, Black, Tan, and Royal Blue. These pigments are commonly used in solid color floors, flake receiver coats, metallic base coats, borders, logos, and commercial floor designs.

How Much Solid Color Pigment Do I Need?

Pigment loading depends on the pigment family, coating chemistry, manufacturer, and complete kit size. Match the pigment quantity to the exact coating being colored. Do not apply the loading rate from one brand or resin family to another.

For larger jobs, repeat the listed pigment quantity for each complete coating kit. Order pigment by the exact coating product and kit size, not by square footage alone. Floor coverage is determined by the coating, application thickness, substrate condition, and system design.

Why Full Pigment Loading Matters

Reducing the recommended pigment amount to stretch one container across more resin can reduce opacity and create visible differences between batches. Light colors, especially white and light gray, need enough pigment to cover the substrate and maintain a consistent tone. Use the complete amount specified for the coating unless the manufacturer provides an approved custom tint formula.

When a floor requires multiple kits, purchase all pigment before beginning the installation. Keep color name, product family, pigment size, and lot information organized. For large or highly visible floors, combine matching pigment containers or pigmented Part A units as directed by the coating manufacturer to reduce batch to batch color variation.

Solid Color Pigments vs. Metallic Epoxy Pigments

Use solid color pigment when the floor needs complete, even color coverage. Use Metallic Epoxy Pigments when the design calls for reflective movement, marbling, waves, smoke, or three dimensional color variation.

Pigment Does Not Determine Epoxy Coverage

A pigment container may be sized for a 3 gallon epoxy kit, but that does not mean every 3 gallon kit covers the same floor area. Coverage depends on the resin and its intended role. A pigmented primer may cover substantially more area per gallon than a high build solid color coat or flake receiver coat. Confirm the published coverage of the selected Epoxy Resin, primer, or topcoat before calculating material quantities.

Pigment Does Not Make Epoxy UV Stable

The pigment color does not determine whether the coating can tolerate sunlight. Standard epoxy can amber or change color with UV exposure even when heavily pigmented. Exterior color stability depends on the complete coating chemistry and approved system. A LABFENDER pigment pod used in LABFENDER polyurethane serves a different purpose than a solid pigment used in standard epoxy. Choose the resin and topcoat for the environment first, then select an approved color.

Build the Rest of the Floor System

Solid color pigment is only one component of the floor. Pair it with the correct Epoxy Resin, compatible pigmented primer when required, and Topcoat or Sealer. A separate Moisture Vapor Barrier may be part of the floor system, but these pigments must not be added to it. For flake floors, select a base color that works with the chosen Vinyl Flake Blend.

For a metallic floor, the solid pigment colors the opaque base coat beneath the metallic layer. The metallic body coat requires a separate clear Metallic Epoxy Resin and a compatible metallic pigment.

Why Buy Solid Color Pigments From One Stop Epoxy?

• Pigments for 100% solids epoxy, water based coatings, LABPOX, LABFAST, LABFENDER, and APF systems
• Large 32 ounce One Stop Epoxy pigment containers sized for full 3 gallon epoxy kits
• Neutral colors, dark colors, bright white, warm tan, Royal Blue, and expanded manufacturer color options
• Compatible resins, primers, topcoats, flakes, tools, and complete flooring systems available from one source
• Technical support from experienced epoxy installers before and during the project
• Local pickup in Orlando, Florida and free shipping to the 48 contiguous states

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all solid color pigments compatible with every epoxy?

No. Pigments use different carrier chemistries, concentrations, and loading rates. Match the pigment to the exact coating manufacturer and product before ordering.

Can these pigments be added to a moisture vapor barrier?

No. Moisture vapor barriers use different chemistry and are not compatible with standard One Stop, APF, LABTEC, LABFENDER, or other floor coating pigments. Use only the color or tinting method specifically supplied and approved for the exact MVB product.

How much pigment do I need for 3 gallons of 100% solids epoxy?

Use one full 32 ounce One Stop Epoxy solid color pigment container for one 3 gallon kit of compatible 100% solids epoxy.

Can I use One Stop Epoxy 32 ounce pigment in water based primer or urethane?

No. Use One Stop Water Based Colorant for the compatible One Stop water based primer and water based urethane. The water based colorant is designed to color up to 4 gallons of compatible material.

What are LABTEC Universal Pigment Pods used for?

LABTEC Universal Pigment Pods are 20 ounce ready to use color dispersions for approved Labsurface and One Stop coatings. Use one pod for a compatible 2 gallon Labsurface polyaspartic or One Stop PolyGloss kit, and two pods for one compatible 3 gallon Labsurface epoxy kit.

Can a LABFENDER Pigment Pod be used in epoxy?

No. LABFENDER Pigment Pods are made specifically for LABFENDER moisture cured aliphatic polyurethane. They should not be treated as universal epoxy colorants.

How do I choose between APF 16 ounce and 32 ounce pigment packs?

Choose the pack size specified for the exact APF coating and kit volume. APF products use different package sizes and pigment requirements, so confirm the product page or current technical information before ordering.

Can solid color pigment be used as a flake floor base coat?

Yes. Pigmented epoxy is commonly used as the receiver coat beneath partial or full vinyl flake broadcasts. The base color should coordinate with the flake blend and provide enough opacity to hide the concrete.

Can solid color pigment be used beneath metallic epoxy?

Yes. Metallic epoxy normally goes over an opaque solid color base coat. Black creates strong contrast and depth, while white and gray create brighter or softer effects.

Does pigment make epoxy stronger?

No. Pigment supplies color and opacity. Strength, adhesion, hardness, chemical resistance, working time, and service life come from the resin, surface preparation, system design, and installation quality.

Does one pigment container cover a specific number of square feet?

Not by itself. Pigment is measured against the gallons of coating being colored. The resin determines square foot coverage based on application thickness and system use.

Can I use half a pigment container in half an epoxy kit?

Only when the coating and pigment instructions allow partial batching and the components can be measured accurately. For the most consistent color, use complete pigment and resin units whenever possible.

Why can the same gray look different from one floor to another?

Lighting, substrate color, film thickness, topcoat sheen, pigment loading, resin clarity, and surrounding wall colors can change how the finished coating appears. Make a complete system sample when exact color is important.

Can solid color epoxy be used outdoors?

Pigment does not make standard epoxy UV stable. Exterior use depends on the approved resin and topcoat system. Confirm the complete coating chemistry before using a pigmented floor coating in direct sunlight.

Should I order all pigment for a large floor at one time?

Yes. Ordering the complete quantity together makes it easier to keep the product family, color, size, and lot information consistent across the installation.

Browse the solid color pigments above, choose the compatible Epoxy Resin, review the current TDS and SDS sheets, or start with a complete Epoxy Flooring System. Solid color pigments ship free to the 48 contiguous states, and most orders ship out the same or next business day.