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12-01-2025
Modern commercial spaces are redefining what flooring can be. Once chosen purely for function, today’s floors are making bold design statements by bringing together color, texture, and pattern with the strength and performance businesses demand.
At the forefront of this evolution is decorative epoxy flooring, a seamless and durable surface that merges artistry with engineering. From metallic swirls to vibrant flakes and natural quartz blends, these systems are transforming environments across industries.
A New Era of Design-Driven Performance
Epoxy flooring isn’t new to commercial and industrial spaces, it has been trusted for decades for its durability and longevity. What is new is how design possibilities have expanded. Thanks to advances in resin technology and color development, epoxy flooring systems are now just as much about style as they are about substance.[1]
Architects and designers are using decorative epoxy to create spaces that align with brand identity, enhance atmosphere, and stand up to continuous traffic, all without sacrificing function.
Metallic Epoxy: Fluid, Reflective, and One-of-a-Kind
Metallic epoxy floors bring depth and movement to commercial interiors. Their signature shimmer comes from metallic pigments mixed into a clear epoxy base, creating a marbled, almost 3D effect. No two floors are ever the same, making them a favorite in hospitality, retail, and corporate environments where visual impact matters.
Liquid Elements’ Reflect is a metallic epoxy system that delivers stunning visuals and long-term durability.
Flake Systems: Texture and Color in Perfect Balance
Epoxy flake flooring systems combine decorative flakes with a seamless resin matrix for a look that’s both lively and low maintenance. The multi-colored flakes add visual interest while also helping to mask wear and traffic patterns, making this flooring ideal for bustling schools, hospitals, and office corridors.
The Stontec product line offers a range of flake styles, from subtle neutrals to bold custom blends.
Quartz Systems: Natural Beauty Meets Industrial Strength
Quartz-filled epoxy flooring systems blend the organic look of stone with the protective benefits of resin. These floors are known for their fine-grain texture and uniform appearance, making them popular in pharmaceutical, laboratory, and commercial food spaces.
Stonhard’s Stonshield and Stonblend flooring systems offer customizable colors and slip-resistant finishes that enhance safety and design simultaneously.
Custom Colors, Infinite Creativity
One of the most significant advantages of decorative epoxy is its ability to tie in corporate branding or design themes. From coastal-inspired tones to sophisticated metallics, Stonhard’s in-house experts collaborate with designers to craft the perfect palette. Whether it’s a corporate lobby, restaurant, or university, our custom color matching and design options make it possible to bring your vision to life.
About Stonhard
Stonhard is the unprecedented world leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance polymer floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard maintains 300 territory managers and 200 application teams worldwide who will work with you on design specification, project management, final walk-through and service after the sale. Stonhard’s single-source warranty covers both products and installation.
Contact us to learn more about our precision installation methods and specialized products.
About The Author
Christopher Trageser
Commercial Product Manager
Chris Trageser is the Commercial Product Manager for Stonhard and has been with the organization since 2008. He is actively involved with ensuring compliance with product sustainability initiatives and transparency. Chris holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
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