Metallic epoxy floors on the Gold Coast, poured by Steele.
Steele Davis owns DefenX. Tell him about your Gold Coast garage or shop floor and he'll reply with a free quote within 24 hours.
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Left of the roller is a finished cream and taupe metallic floor. Right of it, Steele rolls a top coat on another job.
What is your floor like right now?
Pick the one closest to yours. It changes what needs to happen before anything goes down.
Why garage floors fail
A floor that is going to fail looks fine on the day it goes down. These are the reasons it lets go later.
Hot tyres
Tyres come in hot off the road and soften thin coatings. When the car backs out, the coating comes with them.
Damp from below
Near the beach and the canals the ground under a slab can stay wet. Moisture moving up through the concrete pushes a coating off from underneath.
No grinding
A coating sticks to whatever is on top: dust, oil and the weak skin of the slab. Grinding takes that off so the epoxy bonds to sound concrete.
Rushed curing
Each layer needs time before the next one and before the floor takes weight. Humidity on the Gold Coast changes how long that is, so the schedule follows the conditions.
Anatomy of a DefenX floor
Five layers. One floor.
Every DefenX floor is built up in five layers. Tap one to see what it does.
What happens if you leave it?
Stains go deeper
Oil sits in bare concrete and spreads the longer it stays there.
The dust keeps coming
Unsealed concrete sheds a fine dust onto everything stored on it.
A failing coating gets harder to fix
Every patch over a peeling floor is another layer that has to be ground off later.
How long has this floor been on your list?
Picture it finished. What changes?
Tap the one you are here for and it goes straight into your quote.
Metallic epoxy on the Gold Coast
DefenX poured the copper and black floor in a recreation room at Gilston, in the Gold Coast hinterland. The same system goes into garages, sheds and shops across the coast, in whatever colours you choose.
Near the beach and along the canals the ground can sit wet for days after rain, and some of it stays damp all year. Moisture coming up through a slab is what pushes coatings off from below, so Steele checks for it before he quotes.
In the northern estates around Coomera and Pimpama, a lot of garages sit on slabs that are only a year or two old. New concrete needs to dry out before it is coated, and Steele will ask when yours was poured.
Suburbs Steele quotes in
- Coomera
- Upper Coomera
- Pimpama
- Ormeau
- Hope Island
- Helensvale
- Oxenford
- Southport
- Labrador
- Ashmore
- Benowa
- Surfers Paradise
- Broadbeach
- Mermaid Waters
- Burleigh Heads
- Palm Beach
- Varsity Lakes
- Robina
- Elanora
- Currumbin
- Tugun
- Nerang
- Mudgeeraba
- Gilston
- Worongary
- Tallebudgera
- Bonogin
And everywhere in between, from the Logan border down to Coolangatta.
Recent floors
Real DefenX jobs. No two metallic floors match, because the pigment drifts as it settles.
Opal
Soft blue, mint and lilac with a high gloss top coat.
Rose
White base with rose and pink veins.
Charcoal
Black, grey and white, poured like marble.
What customers say
4.6 on Google from 9 reviews
“Steele took the time to clearly explain the process and options available.”
Google review
“He did a great job, used quality products and was flexible with timing to complete the work.”
Google review
“On time, easy to deal with. Very clean and tidy and professional workmanship.”
Google review
“Reliable and professional throughout. Easy to deal with and competitive in pricing too. Highly recommend.”
Google review
Metallic, flake, polished or paint?
Most people looking at metallic are weighing it against one of these. Here is how they compare.
| Metallic epoxy | Flake epoxy | Polished concrete | Garage paint or kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looks | Glossy, flowing, one of a kind | Speckled and textured | Natural grey concrete | One flat colour |
| Underfoot | Smooth. Grip can go in the top coat | Textured, good grip | Smooth | Smooth |
| Hides dust and marks | Shows dust, wipes clean | Very well | Shows old stains and cracks | Shows wear quickly |
| Hot tyres | Holds, as a full system on ground concrete | Holds | Nothing to lift | Often lifts |
| Best for | Showpiece garages, shops and rooms | Hard-working garages and sheds | New slabs in good condition | A quick, cheap refresh |
DefenX pours metallic and flake floors. Not sure which suits your space? Ask Steele. Or try colours in the Studio.
What sets the price
Every floor is priced on what it needs. These four things move the number most.
Floor area
A single garage and a double garage are different jobs. Measure it or send a photo.
The slab
Cracks to fill, an old coating to grind off or damp to deal with all add preparation.
The finish
Metallic or flake, and how many colours go into the pour.
Access and timing
Shops that can only close for a few days need the work planned around it.
Questions people ask first
Do you pour floors on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Steele quotes and pours across the Gold Coast, from Ormeau and Coomera down to Coolangatta and out to the hinterland. Add your suburb to the request so he can confirm timing for your job.
How much will my floor cost?
The floor area, the condition of the concrete and the finish you choose all affect the price. Send your suburb and any details you have. Steele reviews the job and explains what he needs to quote it.
Can you coat the concrete I already have?
The slab needs to be looked at first. Tell Steele about cracks, damp patches or old coatings, and send a photo if you can. The condition of the slab decides the preparation.
How long will the space be out of use?
Preparation, the coating system and curing conditions all affect the schedule. Ask Steele when the work can happen and when people or vehicles can go back on the floor.
My slab has cracks. Can it still be done?
Usually, yes. Hairline cracks get filled before the coating goes down. A crack where one side has dropped is different, and Steele will tell you if yours needs more than filling.
Will hot tyres lift the floor?
Hot tyre lifting mostly happens with thin paint-on coatings over concrete that was never ground. A metallic floor is a full epoxy system bonded to ground concrete, which is what stops it lifting.
Is a metallic floor slippery?
The finish is smooth and glossy, so it can be slippery when wet. If the floor is in a garage, a wet entry or a shop, ask Steele about adding grip to the top coat.
Does living near the beach matter?
Inside a garage, the bigger issue near the coast is usually damp in the slab rather than the air. Steele checks for moisture before he quotes. Ask him about anything outdoors or exposed to the weather.
My house is a new build. When can the garage floor be done?
New concrete has to dry out before it is coated. The usual minimum is 28 days, and longer in wet weather. Tell Steele when the slab was poured and he will plan around it.
Do you work in the hinterland?
Yes. The Gilston recreation room on this page is in the hinterland. Add your suburb and Steele will confirm timing.
What is the difference between metallic and flake?
Metallic is a smooth, glossy pour where the pigment drifts into a pattern that only exists once. Flake is a textured finish with coloured chips, which grips well and hides dust. Both go over the same prepared slab. Steele can quote either.
Can I choose the colours?
Yes. Try combinations in the DefenX Studio, then send Steele the design. He will tell you how the pour is likely to settle in your space.
So, what would stop you?
Say the slab checks out, you love the colour and the timing works. Is there anything else that would hold you back?
If it is the price, the timing or not being sure about the colour, tell Steele in the form. He would rather hear it now than guess.
How a quote works
Tell Steele about the space
Use the form or ring him. A photo of the floor helps.
He replies within 24 hours
The quote is free and he'll explain your options.
You decide
Happy with it? Sort out colours and a day with Steele.
Rather talk it through? Call Steele.
0422 437 666Mon to Fri, 7am to 5pm. Or email steele@defenx.com.au