Ambulance & EMS Epoxy Flooring

Common Problems We Solve for EMS & Ambulance Facilities

• Slip and fall risk: Wet floors, disinfectant residue, and stretcher wheels create hazards. We deliver textured, broadcast systems with engineered traction to meet facility safety criteria.
• Chemical attack & staining: Repeated cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants, accidental spills of fuels or oils, and biological fluids can degrade unprotected concrete. Our chemistries resist staining and surface breakdown.
• Surface deterioration: Cracks, spalls, and delamination from heavy equipment or poor substrate preparation shorten concrete life. We repair and restore before coating to deliver a long-term solution.
• Downtime constraints: Emergency services can’t afford long closures. We offer fast-cure options and phased execution to keep essential bays operable.
• Hygiene & infection control: Joints and porous surfaces harbor contaminants. Seamless systems reduce bacterial harborage and speed cleaning.

We tackle root causes — not just surface fixes — with concrete repair, moisture testing, and a system matched to each area’s operational needs.

Coating Systems We Install

Epoxy Broadcast Systems

Two-part epoxy base coats broadcast with graded quartz or aggregate form a hard, impact-resistant bed. This approach is ideal for interior ambulance bays and garage areas where wheels, carts, and stretchers cause high abrasion. Broadcast texture is tuned for pedestrian vs. vehicle traction, then sealed with a topcoat that provides chemical resistance and wear protection.

Polyurethane & Urethane Topcoats

Polyurethane topcoats are more flexible and UV-stable than many epoxies, making them an excellent finish where sunlight or temperature fluctuation is a factor (for example, partially exposed ambulance canopies). They improve abrasion resistance and often extend system life when paired with an epoxy base.

Fast-Cure Polyaspartic Systems

For facilities that cannot tolerate long closures, polyaspartic coatings cure rapidly and allow reopening within 24–48 hours. These systems provide excellent UV resistance and chemical durability, and are commonly used for phased repairs or quick-turn upgrades.

Seamless Hygienic Membranes

For clinical support rooms, decontamination areas, and patient transfer zones we install fully seamless coved systems. These eliminate seams and joints where bacteria collect and deliver surfaces aligned with strict infection-control cleaning protocols.

Our Process — What to Expect

1. Initial site assessment & testing: We inspect traffic patterns, hygiene protocols, test for substrate moisture, and map areas requiring structural repair.
2. Recommendations & budgeting: We present options — fast-turn polyaspartic systems vs. long-life epoxy/polyurethane systems — with clear pros/cons tied to downtime and lifecycle cost.
3. Concrete repairs & joint work: Spalls are patched, cracks routed and sealed, failing materials removed, and joints rebuilt with flexible systems where movement is expected.
4. Surface preparation: Shot blasting or diamond grinding ensures a clean profile and physical bond for the coating system.
5. Primer/base coats and broadcast: Epoxy primers stabilize the substrate; broadcast aggregates are used where traction is critical.
6. Top coat & protection: We apply polyurethane or polyaspartic finishes suited to your disinfectant regimes and traffic profile.
7. Final QA & handover: We document key checkpoints and provide maintenance guidance plus warranty documentation.

Case Study — Downtown Vancouver Ambulance Station

A high-call ambulance station experienced progressive surface breakdown from fuel drips, stretcher wheels, and heavy cleaning cycles. We performed a full assessment, staged concrete repairs, and installed a quartz broadcast epoxy base with a chemical-resistant polyurethane topcoat. Work was phased across multiple weekends so essential bays remained operational. After completion the station reported shorter cleaning cycles, better traction during wet weather, and no surface-related service interruptions.

Case Study — Hospital Supply & Transfer Corridor

A tertiary care facility needed to replace worn flooring in equipment storage and transfer corridors. We specified a seamless coved epoxy system to align with infection control requirements and engineered the schedule around night-shift hours. The finished floor improved cleanliness, reduced equipment drag noise, and removed trip hazards from uneven concrete.

Service Areas — Vancouver & British Columbia

We mobilize crews throughout Metro Vancouver and BC: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Shore, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island (Victoria, Nanaimo), and regional centres including Kelowna and Kamloops.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does installation take?

Typical bay replacements can be completed in phased weekends or 2–5 working days for single bays. Fast-cure polyaspartic systems can reopen in 24–48 hours when conditions allow.

Are epoxy floors slip-resistant when wet?

Yes — when specified with the correct broadcast aggregate and sealed with the right topcoat, systems provide consistent traction even under wet conditions.

Will disinfectants damage the floor?

We select topcoats rated for resistance to the disinfectants and cleaning agents used at your facility.

Can you repair localized damage later?

Yes — our systems are repairable. We keep records of installed materials so future repairs can match the original finish for strength and appearance.

Protect Your EMS Facility Today

Request a free inspection and written proposal from Priority One Epoxy Flooring. We’ll assess your floors, recommend the system that balances downtime, cost and lifespan, and provide a clear schedule for phased implementation.

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