Laboratory Flooring & Lab Flooring — Laboratory Epoxy Flooring
Seamless • Chemical-Resistant • Cleanroom-Aware
Priority One Epoxy Flooring designs and installs high-performance resin floors for laboratories, cleanrooms, compounding suites, and research facilities across Vancouver, BC & Canada. Our systems are engineered for aggressive cleaning, chemical exposure, cart traffic, and ISO-class contamination control—delivering monolithic, easy-to-sanitize surfaces with optional ESD protection.
Laboratory Flooring & Lab Flooring — Vancouver & British Columbia
Seamless • Chemical-Resistant • Cleanroom-Aware • ESD Options
Priority One Epoxy Flooring designs and installs seamless, chemical-resistant laboratory flooring and lab flooring systems across the Lower Mainland and greater Vancouver area, including Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Langley. Our resin floors are engineered for the realities of a modern laboratory environment: frequent chemical spills and disinfectants, aggressive cleaning, rolling carts and casework loads, thermal cycling, and strict hygiene protocols. Unlike thin paints, our systems form a monolithic, non-porous surface with integral cove bases—easy to clean, stain resistant, and built for long life.
Why Vancouver Labs Choose Our Laboratory Flooring
- Chemical resistance you can count on — resins and topcoats specified for acids, bases, solvents, disinfectants, and biological materials common to clinical, pharmaceutical, and life science spaces.
- Cleanroom-aware design — finishes and detailing to support ISO 14644 clean room control (ISO 5–8), with seamless transitions, low-shedding topcoats, and cove bases that simplify particle control and make floors easy to clean.
- Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) options — conductive or static-dissipative systems to support an ANSI/ESD S20.20 program in electronics, device assembly, calibration, and analytical areas.
- Proven durability — abrasion-resistant flooring systems (Taber) and strong pull-off adhesion, field-proven under heavy cart traffic and routine disinfection.
- Canadian healthcare & pharmacy awareness — detailing aligned with sterile/non-sterile compounding practices referenced by Canadian pharmacy regulators (NAPRA) and informed by USP <797>/<800>.
Laboratory Flooring Solutions — Where Our Floors Perform
Clinical & Diagnostics
Specimen processing and frequent disinfection demand seamless, impervious floors that resist biofluids and cleaning chemistries and remain easy to clean between shifts.
Pharma, Biotech & Compounding
From ISO-classified clean rooms to anterooms and gowning areas, we specify finishes that support airflow hygiene, routine sanitization, and clear traffic demarcation in working environments with strict SOPs.
University & Private Research
Wet chemistry, analytical, and vivarium corridors benefit from abrasion-resistant flooring options that stand up to carts, solvents, and daily janitorial cycles.
Electronics, Med-Device & Calibration
ESD-safe resin floors integrated with grounding hardware and maintenance protocols—supporting electrostatic dissipative control programs without sacrificing cleanability.
Lab Flooring Systems We Recommend
We tailor each specification to your environment, traffic, cleaning regimen, and compliance envelope. Typical laboratory flooring options include:
- Self-levelling epoxy body coat for flatness and chemical holdout; optional broadcast for slip resistant texture.
- UV-stable, chemical-resistant urethane or novolac topcoat — choose gloss, satin, or matte to balance reflectance and inspection visibility; stain resistant and easy to clean.
- Integral epoxy cove base (100–150 mm typical) to eliminate floor-to-wall seams and simplify mop-and-rinse routines.
- ESD package (optional) using conductive fillers/topcoats with tested resistance ranges and copper/SS grounding per your ESD plan.
- Rubber flooring integration (where specified) — for acoustics or comfort zones, we can coordinate resin-to-rubber transitions and terminations.
Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Considerations
In ISO 14644-1 spaces, finish selection supports particle control and rigorous cleaning. Seamless floors with minimal joints reduce particle generation and simplify compliance when combined with proper HVAC and housekeeping. Our specs include finish roughness targets, compatible disinfectants, and cove geometry to reduce turbulence at perimeters.
Performance & Testing That Matters
- Abrasion resistance — strong Taber results for heavy cart traffic and frequent cleaning.
- Adhesion — robust pull-off bond to concrete; substrate prep and testing are non-negotiable.
- Chemical spot testing — novolac or specialty topcoats specified where strong acids/solvents are present; broad chemical resistance is essential for laboratory flooring solutions.
- ESD conformance — resistance and grounding verified within your ANSI/ESD S20.20 program.
Specification Choices (and When to Use Them)
| Area Type | Recommended System | Topcoat | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General lab / wet chemistry | Self-levelling epoxy, broadcast optional | Polyurethane or novolac urethane | Balance chemical holdout with cleanability |
| Cleanroom ISO 5–8 zones | Seamless epoxy with integral cove | Low-shedding, matte urethane | Low texture, easy disinfection routines |
| Compounding (sterile/non-sterile) | Epoxy body coat + high chemical resistance | Urethane (matte) or novolac | Frequent sporicidal cleaning compatibility |
| Electronics/Med-device, ESD areas | Conductive/SD epoxy with ground grid | ESD-rated urethane | Program per ANSI/ESD S20.20 |
| Corridors & heavy cart traffic | Broadcast or slurry epoxy | High-wear urethane | Enhanced abrasion resistant performance |
Our Vancouver-Centric Process (End-to-End)
- On-site assessment & scope definition — chemicals, cleaning protocols, airflow/pressure regimes, traffic, thermal cycling, compliance goals (ISO, NAPRA/USP-informed pharmacy).
- Substrate testing & prep plan — moisture testing, tensile adhesion targets, crack/joint detailing, elevations at drains and thresholds.
- Specification & mockups — resin chemistry, texture, gloss, colour zoning, and cove height; mockups validate slip resistance and cleaning effort.
- Installation by certified crews — dust control, negative pressure where required, and sequencing to limit downtime.
- Validation & handover — finish inspection, cleaning/maintenance training, and documentation to support your quality program.
Cleaning, Disinfection & Ongoing Care
We recommend a simple maintenance plan tailored to your disinfectants (quats, bleach, peroxides, alcohols). The right pairing of resin and topcoat prevents ingress beneath the coating and keeps floors easy to clean.
Daily / Routine
- Dry dust mop or vacuum
- Damp mop or auto-scrub with neutral cleaner
- Rinse residues to preserve appearance
Periodic / ESD
- Inspect coves, penetrations and terminations
- Repair nicks to keep surfaces monolithic
- Verify resistance; re-certify after repairs
Serving Vancouver & the Lower Mainland
- Vancouver • Richmond • Burnaby • Surrey • Coquitlam
- North Vancouver • West Vancouver • Langley • Port Coquitlam • Port Moody
Ready to Specify Your Lab Floor?
Share your room list, finishes schedule, and chemical/cleaning SOPs. We’ll deliver a submittal package with system build, cove details, texture and gloss targets, colour zoning, and a maintenance plan—plus phasing to keep your facility productive.
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