The floor people share
Deep Current is the reason a lot of people find out metallic epoxy exists. Teal against near-black, opened into cells with a blower and veined with solvent, it looks like water photographed from above, and it does not resemble any other floor material. When somebody arrives at a quote already having seen a metallic floor online, this is usually the one. Our job at that point is to be honest about what it needs, because the difference between the version in the photograph and a disappointing version is entirely about the room it goes into.
It needs daylight
Cool metallic pigments separate their tones under light that carries the full range: daylight, or high-quality neutral LED. Under warm pot lights, teal collapses toward grey and the cell structure loses contrast, so a floor that was spectacular on the sample board in daylight becomes muted in a windowless room. In a walkout or daylight basement with real glazing, Deep Current is stunning and holds up all day. In a fully below-grade room, we will show you Molten Copper instead and explain why, which is a conversation we have had many times.
Living with a dramatic floor
A high-contrast dark floor with gloss will show footprints and dust. That is the trade for the drama, and it is worth saying plainly rather than after installation. Satin topcoat reduces it substantially and takes very little away from the effect. If the room takes bare feet or a dog daily, take the satin. If it is a feature room seen more than used, take the gloss and enjoy it.