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Metallic epoxy: choosing a finish you will love for years

Colour, light, sheen and maintenance for a marbled effect that works in your room.

Metallic epoxy: choosing a finish you will love for yearsIllustrative ambience

A dramatic pattern in a photo is not necessarily right for every room. Lighting and the size of your space change the result considerably.

Key takeaway

Approve a palette and visual direction. Every application will remain unique.

Start with the room, not just a photograph

Look at walls, furniture and daylight. A high-contrast floor can become the focal point; a subtle blend leaves room for other features. Bring a few references and explain what you like in each.

Separate colour from the intensity of the movement. You may like silver-grey tones while preferring a quiet pattern. That distinction makes the discussion clearer and avoids an overly expressive interpretation.

Consider sheen and details

Low-angle light can reveal unevenness and small wear marks. Dark colours and glossy surfaces may show them more readily. Substrate work needs to match the desired level of finish.

Joints, edges and thresholds form part of the final design. Ask how they will be treated and which need to remain visible to serve their function.

Plan for life after the photograph

Will the room be used for play, exercise or entertaining? Discuss busy areas, furniture protection and cleaning. A decorative finish keeps its appeal when it fits your habits.

Before confirming, view a sample and accept the hand-applied nature of the result. Moving resin does not create a repeating wallpaper pattern: that is part of its appeal.

Your checklist

  • Palette coordinated with the room
  • Pattern intensity chosen
  • Sheen and joint details discussed
  • Physical sample approved

Recommendations must be adapted to the substrate and documentation for the installed system. This article does not replace a site assessment.

Further reading

Sika — Metallic FX, fiche du système / system data sheetTechnical context references; they do not imply that Surface Boréal installs these brands.
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