Ferris-made sample
Smoked Bronze
Layered metallic movement with warm, stone-like character.
Epoxy sample studio
Choose a floor finish with confidence.
Compare metallic movement, decorative flake, textured gray, and solid-color possibilities using sample boards personally completed by owner Ferris Brooks.
Owner-created
Every sample shown is Ferris’s work
Surface-first
Preparation starts with the concrete
Four finish families
Metallic, flake, textured and solid
Project-specific
System chosen after assessment
Interactive finish finder
Tap a sample to see where it could work.
This visual guide helps start the design conversation. Final color, texture, sheen, slip profile, and system depend on the substrate, environment, product, and lighting.
Coastal Blue Metallic
A statement finish for finished basements, studios, showrooms, entertainment spaces, and selected residential floors.
The sample collection
Made by hand. Shown honestly.
Authenticity note: These are training sample boards completed personally by Ferris Brooks—not photographs of installed customer floors. They demonstrate finish possibilities and hands-on application practice.
Ferris-made sample
Coastal Blue
High-impact blue and violet movement for statement spaces.
Ferris-made sample
Industrial Gray
Neutral fine texture with a clean, functional appearance.
Ferris-made sample
Heritage Red
Bold, even color for purposeful zones and visual accents.
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Granite Flake
A balanced gray, black, and white decorative blend.
Ferris-made sample
Black Gloss Study
A deep dark base explored during hands-on training.
Process photo
Mixing & Application
Hands-on system preparation and application practice.
Training collection
Flake Color Library
Comparing combinations before narrowing the design direction.
Ferris-made sample
High-Contrast Flake
Graphic black-and-white texture with modern energy.
Process sample
Flake Application Study
A look at broadcast distribution during hands-on practice.
How to apply the ideas
Match the finish to the way the room works.
Garage or workshop
Start with decorative flake or industrial gray. They create visual texture and a practical, work-ready appearance. Discuss cleaning, vehicle use, moisture, cracks, and slip profile during assessment.
Finished basement
Metallic finishes can turn the floor into a design feature. Coordinate the sample with wall color, lighting temperature, furniture, and moisture conditions before choosing a system.
Home gym or studio
High-contrast flake or solid color can define a focused space. Equipment loads, mats, impact, cleaning products, and desired traction should guide the specification.
Retail or showroom
Metallic movement can support a premium atmosphere; a branded solid-color accent can guide circulation. Foot traffic, downtime, maintenance, and lighting matter.
Utility or storage area
A restrained gray texture keeps the design simple and purposeful. Surface condition, drainage, moisture, and cleaning expectations come first.
Custom combination
Use the samples as a starting point. A consultation can explore color family, flake blend, sheen, edge details, transitions, and the preparation the concrete requires.
A disciplined process
The finish is only as good as the system beneath it.
Assess
Review concrete condition, prior coatings, cracks, moisture concerns, access, and intended use.
Prepare
Define the cleaning, profiling, repair, and protection steps required for the selected system.
Apply
Follow the product-specific mixing, timing, broadcast, coating, and cure requirements.
Turn over
Confirm cure and return-to-service timing, care instructions, and the completed scope.
Epoxy planning questions
Can any concrete floor receive epoxy?
Not automatically. Condition, moisture, contamination, previous coatings, cracks, and intended use need to be assessed before recommending a system.
Will my installed floor look exactly like a sample?
No two metallic applications are identical, and lighting changes every color. Flake density and blend can also vary. Samples establish a direction; the approved scope establishes the system.
How long before the floor can be used?
Cure and return-to-service times depend on the specified products, temperature, humidity, and type of use. Timing should be confirmed for the individual project.
What should I send for an estimate?
Include the room dimensions, town, current floor condition, intended use, any moisture history, preferred finish, timing, and clear photos of the entire floor plus problem areas.
Which sample fits your space?
Send a floor photo and the sample name you like. Prestige will help define the next step.