This Metallic Epoxy Garage Floor is Ridiculous 🤯

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0:00 Intro
0:11 Grinding the Concrete
0:20 Apply Vapor Barrier Epoxy
1:46 Applying 3 Colors of Metallic Epoxy to a Garage Floor
4:39 The next day - Prepping for Matte Urethane
5:35 Applying Matte Urethane
6:01 Comparing Matte & Gloss Finishes
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@ASageMystic Жыл бұрын

The gloss finish is amazing! However, because of how the garage looks with the wood and stone, the matte finish actually blends in better without taking away from the rest of the garage. Great job!

@NativeIntelligenceCheckMyDJmix 5 ай бұрын

Exactly

@Khaynizzle7 3 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@KiVeNiCo2015 Жыл бұрын

Glossy gave it a more luxurious feel and a modern touch with the current design of that space. GLOSSY WINS 🏆 Hands down.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙌🏼

@aznative_ Жыл бұрын

Nah gloss looks really good until it doesn't. Every tire line turns gloss into a matte finish. A wise man would start out with a matte finish if it's going to end up a matte finish.

@theepoxygoatllc.thatgourme4571 Жыл бұрын

It takes a LOT of work and preparation and cost to maintain any semblance of high Gloss in that environment

@nineofhearts6020 Жыл бұрын

Gloss has more depth and looks better , maintenance wise probably more costly. Matte finish I feel will dull faster with scratching and need to be re coated anyway. Idk . Depends on how the garage will be used also. For Show cars or will it be used like a normal heavy use , salt from winter, in and out daily kinda thing.

@imperfectlyperfect3961 Жыл бұрын

Deleted my comment after reading yours. Pretty mush said the same thing ❤

@johnthe6629 Жыл бұрын

The matte finish would be easier to maintain but the glossy finish was awesome. It looked like one single piece of marble slab!

@midtown3221 3 ай бұрын

Why would the matte finish be easier to maintain?

@dedonkers 2 ай бұрын

@@midtown3221I assume because tiny scratches and dents won't ruin the look of a matte coating as easily as a glossy one meaning you don't have to be as careful around it. Also, dust is easier to see on gloss finishes.

@chrisgartland1967 Жыл бұрын

I've been doing epoxy floors for almost 30 years, the problem with smooth high gloss finishes is they tend to scratch more easily, especially in higher traffic areas that will be exposed to dirt and debris, that's why a good urethane top coat will extend the life of the floor. A high gloss urethane top coat is usually a big improvement, but it will also eventually show scratches. If you want the highest scratch resistance and durability then a matte finish urethane is the way to go. It can extend the life of your floor by years.

@m.c.2349 2 ай бұрын

If you did it yourself, what's the normal cost for 900 sqft on a fresh pad?

@jackww839 Жыл бұрын

To each their own, but that gloss is crazy cool👍 Great job as always!

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌🏼

@Mark-sp6vq Жыл бұрын

Over time the matte finish will conceal scratches, dings etc. but the gloss sure has an initial wow to it. Nice work guys

@T12i99iN Жыл бұрын

I think both looks freaking awesome! I myself would probably like the shiny look but, seeing the matte look go against the wood and stones, the matte looks to be the perfect match for that project. Excellent job as usual.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree with you. I typically prefer the shiny… but the matte does fit with this room better.

@drcurby Жыл бұрын

100% agree

@freedomlost6466 Жыл бұрын

Both looked great, but gloss just had this amazing luxury look to it. Surprisingly, the Matt finish worked better with the room.

@MonacoVirago 9 ай бұрын

Yes….the space looks industrial-farmhouse….NOT luxe or contemporary, so the matte finish appears to be more fitting for the style of the space.

@jakepiere6412 5 ай бұрын

@@MonacoVirago I agree to both of you

@LoanWo1f Жыл бұрын

For the vibe and aesthetic that guy was going for with his house the matte is sweet. The glossy gives it more of a modern vibe. The log cabin rustic looks good with the matte 💪🏻

@DadYouNeverHad Жыл бұрын

As someone who has a very similar floor (but with blues, pearls silvers and blacks), glossy is harder to maintain. Tire scrub wears the gloss to a satin over time, requiring buffing to offset.

@deborahamy1225 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the metallic bronze/brownish color!! So done with grey and silver! This added some custom warmth and life to the floor!! Great job! God bless!😊

@gusguerra7031 Жыл бұрын

both look great but for the garage, in my opinion I'd go matte

@theariesexperiment4642 Жыл бұрын

The matte looks more natural,....but that gloss is the most beautiful floor I've ever seen in any garage. Just incredible work guys. I can't imagine seeing that gloss version and saying,..."Ehhh,....let's go with a matte finish" without knowing how it will look or even compare to the gloss. Either way???? Mad respect.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@valerysavage4150 Жыл бұрын

I have a huge Porte Cochere connected to the front of my house I’m going to find a contractor to do this for me. I hope I can find someone as great at it as you Are!!! Thank you for sharing all of your Amazing work!!!

@mrt2734 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful transformation, gorgeous floor. I would definitely take the Gloss but the Matte is wonderful as well.

@jenniferlynn3537 2 ай бұрын

You guys are true artists. The way the color blending was done was absolutely beautiful - some of the best epoxy effects I’ve seen on KZfaq. Congratulations on your exceptional skill and technique!!!

@TimDCVA 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kjam360 Жыл бұрын

I like the first one. It's glossy look was AWESOME. Y'all are true Professionals at this job. Well done.

@freedomredemption9929 Жыл бұрын

The shiny finish is absolutely beautiful! Wow a amazing job!

@kennethporst4359 Жыл бұрын

Shiny

@ifish4728 Жыл бұрын

The matte matches the stone better, and the glossy finish pulls in the doors and trims better. Overall they both look great.

@gregorysawyer9556 8 ай бұрын

The gloss is really sick!! Looks like a work of art.

@crankihermit 8 ай бұрын

Gloss finish is absolutely stunning!

@Oldfashionedmawmaw Жыл бұрын

I loved the gloss look but did notice that with the matte finish, there was less glare and reflection of the lights on the floor. I have concrete floor in our downstairs room and was wanting to do that exact same thing with 3 colors! Had not thought of the metallic colors tho. Hmm...decisions, decisions

@randylavine3003 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the gloss, but I also understand the satin in a shop (glare). Beautiful job!

@user-pj2qt7mt8q 3 ай бұрын

Glossy for sure inside a home! For the garage, I guess matte doesn't look too shabby. Incredible on both sides, thanks for sharing!

@teknikalvette Жыл бұрын

I'd prefer the glossy look. Just my opinion. Great work! 👍

@simplesimon8412 Жыл бұрын

They are both excellent!!!! Both finishes are a homerun!👍

@jasonboldea6754 Жыл бұрын

I like the none shine. It has a unique look that goes with the walls and ceiling

@user-ov6yg6nx5g Жыл бұрын

Both unbelievable finishes. Great job but for that house the colours and finish has been well thought out. Gloss with modern rooms Matte with the heritage theme.

@lextreasure5537 11 ай бұрын

Both look great for its own reasons. Homeowners were just lucky to have you pros on the job😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@rommel5241 Жыл бұрын

That matt finish goes great with the stone walls. While the gloss looks great it was out of place.. Great call by the home owner!

@charlescooper2848 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This is something that I have wanted done in my garage/man cave for a long time and to see professionals make it look so easy with an outstanding finished product… I’m in Kansas really curious to how much this would cost for a two car garage… I’am ready…

@lancewatt4019 11 ай бұрын

Either way! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

@joez7407 Жыл бұрын

the matte finish is honestly the best look for that specific application/house. that was beautiful... in all honesty - both of those applications were just stunning... but went with matte something about that and the wood - just work together naturally.

@stevenmccrickard1401 Жыл бұрын

I like the gloss look better. Good job on the non fully blended colors.

@virgilviscuso7639 Жыл бұрын

Matte finish is awesome. Like they way it takes away the focus of the shine and blends with the surroundings.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree that it takes the focus off of the floor & blends in better. I still lean towards the gloss finish though. 👍🏻

@Jeffstepheson Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve watched a few of them now and you guys do nice work. Excellent way to communicate information to clients; so, we’ll done! Personally, I almost always prefer a lower gloss. It hides a lot, requires less maintenance, and appears more natural than an obvious high build of resin.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ronthomas3029 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the gloss look, but won't it be slippery?

@colear3 Жыл бұрын

The matte and gloss both look phenomenal in their own ways. Nicely done!! How much did this cost??

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m not sure which I like better either. I was surprised at how the matte completely changed the look of the whole project. I don’t remember exactly what we charged… but it’s usually in the $10-$12ft range.

@mrsamsung8184 Жыл бұрын

So how much does it cost??

@donnamathias5973 Жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous, but that gloss finish was my favorite 👍🏼😊

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulfranklin2542 Жыл бұрын

First floor finish was perfect before the second coat. Great job!

@sandrabriggs8131 Жыл бұрын

I love the gloss. These guys are total pros. We just epoxies our garages with topped with sprinkles. Wonder what the cost difference would have been? So creative and beautiful!!

@Giovanni-zc1lv Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Glossy but it's a garage so matte makes more sense. Both look awesome!

@renois1 Жыл бұрын

Job looks outstanding!! I can totally see why they wanted Matte because of the natural stone on the wall matches the look better. Glossy also has a place and looks great too!! Amazing job to you and the team. Do you have any friends in North Carolina Triangle Area that can do amazing work like you guys by chance??

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We work down that way on some projects. Fill out this form and I can let you know if we might be a good fit. www.decorativeconcreteofvirginia.com/contact-us

@monjayacquistapce5111 4 ай бұрын

I like the gloss better your work is amazing I've been trying for a couple of years to learn how to do that I will most definitely continue to watch your tutorials God bless U-Both for the hard work you put in

@josemartinez-mh7kn Жыл бұрын

Following from Canada, always a bless seeing your videos.

@3packhero744 Жыл бұрын

Personally, I like the high gloss finish better. I tend to like vivid colors 👍 But I really like the color combination in both the gloss and Matt finish. Again for me the gloss is the winner. Of course pleasing customers is priority number one ☝️ Awesome video!

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

I think I like the gloss better too. The customer was really happy with the matte finish though. 👍🏻 Thanks!

@Justthemow Жыл бұрын

The matte finish matches the stone veneer on the walls also I forget what it’s called but there is this stuff you can spray on the floor to bring it back into the redcoat window they use it in painting cars instead of sanding the next

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻 That’s cool… I don’t mind sanding it because it gets a lot of the imperfections in the texture of the floor out. It would be nice to not have to do it though.

@DonCarlione973 3 ай бұрын

That came out beautifully! Nice work fellas 👍🏼👍🏼

@kristinegaisford1592 5 ай бұрын

Great project! I really liked the glossy much more. Feels very rich, ritzy. I also like the colors before they were combined better

@mastercrafted09 Жыл бұрын

Both finishes hot, the matte finish matches the brick on the wall better, but the gloss was very nice as well.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙌🏼

@ConcreteBVI Жыл бұрын

Definitely like the high gloss better, but to each is own. Did the client love the matte urethane finish ? That house looks sweet also, right on the water, should of got some drone shots 😉 great floor, awesome video as always guys..

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nathan! Client loved the matte. The house is great. Lots of custom finishes.. nicest property on Smith Mountain Lake that we’ve worked on. I don’t have a drone anymore. One too many crashes. 😬

@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job, guys. I might try to emulate this. I have to say, though...the glossy floor looked like polished granite. It was amazing.

@MrRody71 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😲 Mind blowing work you guys are artists 🎨 I've never seen a floor like that before.. My opinion I like it clear coat and mat finish

@splanzza Жыл бұрын

Unless this is Studio54 and Travolta is about drop down like its hot … I would say matte. Great job as always. 🔥

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

😂 thanks!

@dallastexas4844 Жыл бұрын

I would prefer the glossy look myself. The question is how long would it stay glossy and would you need to come back with another coat later on?

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

It will stay looking shiny for a long time...especially since this homeowner had a paved driveway.

@roks2hard Жыл бұрын

I really love the gloss, it's so rich and vibrant.

@chefdougsworld4964 Жыл бұрын

They both look amazing! I'm leaning more towards the glossy.

@TS-yn9ey Жыл бұрын

The shiny version was much better

@gump1005 Жыл бұрын

Aesthetically, the gloss really pops. But for the rustic log cabin style house, the matte is more appropriate.

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@user-zl8pg1kq6j 2 ай бұрын

Both are beautiful, the shiny one looked very luxury and the matt one more Natural earthy❤❤

@ufosrule 9 ай бұрын

How much was the final cost?

@ItsMeScareCro Жыл бұрын

Gloss is classier looking.

@user-wg5od1iu1o 4 ай бұрын

Both are finishes look outstanding!

@Javierhernandez-lh1qm 9 ай бұрын

That looks amazing

@TimDCVA 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Jophiel50 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome and I appreciate you! I DEFINITELY liked the more shiny bowling ball on the right, and cannot believe that they preferred you to put a matte coat, but to each his own, right? Great job!

@2jfarmhorses Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job! I like the matte finish. Also, I have seen other people wear cleats when they do epoxy floors, just an idea to avoid slipping.

@deniscanuel1 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding work!

@davidduncan4703 Жыл бұрын

Definitely like the gloss finish, but I do agree with Taneshia L'Amour. Excellent work.

@LarsFunkRoad 3 ай бұрын

Great concept. Thinkn outside the box for sure. The shine looked more fitting the environment (the house and garage) style and decore

@BigDsRc517 Жыл бұрын

This is frickin awsome looking either way! Excellent work guys.

@blackstonerich 3 ай бұрын

I love the glossy finish, I am thinking about using this technique on the living room floor in my new house, thanks for the inspiration 😊

@petriepretorius4085 Жыл бұрын

hi, Tim...awesome job...i like both, the matt finish looks more unified with the stone deco wall, but i also like the gloss finish because it gives a height illusion to the garage, it just looks better, the garage must have been 2/3rds bigger for the cars to be reflected on the gloss epoxy...the lighting is also enhanced due to reflectivity on the gloss finish...but cars being there, if the cars or people come in from a rainy day that garage floor is going to be a slip and fall hazard, that gives the matt finish a better practicality, they score the same points, you can always put non slip carpets on both the gloss and matt...i think it is a stunning job you guys have done here...

@beverlybradshaw8261 3 ай бұрын

Glossy finish is beautiful! ❤❤❤

@dannysmith9217 8 ай бұрын

High Gloss Baby 🤩 no comparison. Beautiful Work 👏

@user-zl8pg1kq6j 2 ай бұрын

Wooooooowwwww❤❤❤this ist the Most beautiful epoxy floor colours i ever saw!

@jackszumski7118 Жыл бұрын

If I had to “Work” in the garage any extended length of time, the Matte finish is what I would way prefer. Matte doesn’t let the Light bounce around the room and made it difficult on your eyes over time. With Gloss, there is too much going on at the same time. Reflections bouncing all around. The Matte is easier on the senses and I think work relaxing to work in. Both are really beautiful ✨ I appreciate all the work ❤️

@user-zo1wu9cr6o Жыл бұрын

Both are very special, your work is very professional and beautiful, but if I had to decide, I would prefer the bright one without a doubt at all

@merlinfalcon8518 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I like the mat finish better.

@Kenn2024 3 ай бұрын

Great finish... came out smooth!

@liquidsmokemustang1537 Жыл бұрын

Gloss gave the colors more depth but, one couldn’t distinguish if there were wet areas (water) with the matte finish you can.

@Carpentersspecial Жыл бұрын

The gloss hands down and looks amazing.

@prefersoxygen9373 Жыл бұрын

Getting ready to do a red,white and blue garage floor ij my house, will be my second floor I have done in my house. Really nervous about the finish and how I blend the colors. I was nervous when I did my utility bathroom floor but it turned out great except for a few bubbles that I missed. Epoxy floors are awesome !

@user-pl4jk3qi1m 3 ай бұрын

I love the clear shining look

@antonioperalez8808 8 ай бұрын

I think Customer knew exactly what he wanted, and you nailed it

@ronniedees6221 7 ай бұрын

Where can I get the metallic that gives me more time and where can I get the low shine sealer

@decojeff1087 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome Tim!!! Great video also👍

@TimDCVA Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

@dannycollins3584 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I personally like the gloss. Great job!

@TheKurtsPlaceChannel Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day now.

@lizzy3moore Жыл бұрын

The Satin compliments the rest of the garage. The shiny could be irritating if any marks are on it. Shiny I feel like is more for restroom, closets, ect.

@joshuamiller598 Жыл бұрын

That is sick! I would love that in my garage!

@justincross5811 Жыл бұрын

the glossy finish looks really nice.

@jerryt4053 Жыл бұрын

Glossy finish is awesome . Great job from Fontana ca 👍🏽

@AJMDESIIGNCONSULTANT 2 ай бұрын

Great Product !! Informative Product !! God Bless you, Bro !! Wish you lifelong success and happiness !!😇

@expatlifenetherlands Жыл бұрын

I love the matt finish it looks sooo nice

@ortizpaintingandrefinishin6498 Жыл бұрын

very nice job what materials did you use and how resistent to scrtaches is it cna i park my car on it? sorry for the many questions again GRATE JOB

@MrTimcollinstx Жыл бұрын

love both in different applications, design wise, I get it!

@ShavinMcCrotch 3 ай бұрын

There’s a place for each and this was definitely a place for matte. Gloss is for flashy pimpadelic Quagmire places with wet bars, ceiling mirrors, and rotating waterbeds.