Dog Kennel Flooring Vancouver BC

Dog Kennel Flooring Systems for Vancouver Boarding & Daycare Facilities

Seamless floors built for urine, odours, washdowns, claws, disinfectants, and daily kennel traffic

Dog kennels, boarding facilities, dog daycares, indoor runs, and wash areas need floors that can handle urine, animal waste, frequent washdowns, harsh disinfectants, wet paws, claws, and constant movement without trapping odours or becoming difficult to sanitize. Standard concrete and tile can absorb moisture, stain, crack, and create hidden places for contamination to build up.

Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs professional dog kennel flooring systems designed to support cleanliness, safety, and long-term durability. Our resin floors create a seamless, impermeable surface that is easier to sanitize, with traction options, integral cove base, and slope-to-drain detailing for more efficient cleaning.

Primary service area: Vancouver • Burnaby • Richmond • Surrey • Coquitlam • Delta • North Vancouver • West Vancouver

Why Kennels & Boarding Facilities Need Specialized Flooring

Kennel environments are unique because the floor has to support animal health, sanitation routines, staff workflows, and easier maintenance at the same time. A properly designed resin floor helps reduce odour retention and creates a surface that can be cleaned quickly, repeatedly, and safely without degrading.

• Urine & odour resistance: impermeable surfaces help reduce absorption and lingering smells
• Seamless sanitation: no grout lines or seams that trap moisture, germs, and debris
• Scratch & stain resistance: built to handle claws, cages, carts, and daily wear
• Slip resistance: textures tailored for wet paws and washdown conditions
• Cove base + slope to drains: better water management and easier cleaning at transitions
• Fast turnaround options: systems available for facilities that need reduced downtime

Where Dog Kennel Flooring Makes the Biggest Difference

Dog Runs, Pens & Holding Areas

These are the hardest-working parts of the facility. Floors need to resist urine exposure, scratching, repeated disinfection, and constant animal movement while maintaining traction for both staff and dogs.

Washdown Rooms & Bathing Stations

Heavy water and chemical exposure require floors that do not soften, peel, or become dangerously slippery. Textured, drain-friendly systems help these rooms stay safer and easier to clean.

Daycare Play Areas & Interior Circulation

High-traffic indoor pet spaces benefit from seamless, durable systems that reduce odour absorption, simplify cleanup, and hold up under constant paw traffic.

Food Prep, Laundry & Utility Rooms

Back-of-house spaces need durable, easy-to-maintain flooring that protects concrete and supports daily operational cleaning.

Reception & Client Drop-Off Areas

Front-of-house kennel and daycare spaces should look clean and professional while still offering commercial-grade durability.

Outdoor Turnout Areas (Where Suitable)

In select outdoor applications, UV-stable topcoats and traction-tuned finishes may be suitable depending on substrate and exposure conditions.

Best Flooring Systems for Dog Kennels

Urethane Cement — Top Choice for Heavy Washdown Facilities

Urethane cement is often the strongest fit for kennels with frequent washdowns, temperature swings, aggressive cleaning routines, and harsher wet conditions.

High-Build Epoxy Systems

A durable option for kennel rooms, corridors, holding areas, and other spaces that need a tough, seamless surface with good cleanability and optional traction.

Quartz Broadcast Systems

A strong choice for wet areas, wash bays, and higher-risk zones where traction and durability are priorities.

Decorative Flake Systems

Popular for reception and client-facing pet-facility areas where appearance matters but the floor still needs commercial performance.

Polyaspartic / Polyurethane Topcoats

Useful where faster turnaround, additional abrasion resistance, or finish protection is needed.

Kennel Flooring Features That Improve Hygiene & Operations

Our Dog Kennel Flooring Installation Process

Long-lasting kennel floors start with proper assessment, detailing, and surface preparation. Our process is designed to reduce failure risks like peeling, bubbling, and premature delamination.

1. Site Walkthrough & Needs Review: drains, slopes, washdown routines, traffic patterns, and room use
2. Moisture & Substrate Assessment: slab condition, contamination, repairs, and moisture risk
3. Mechanical Prep: grinding or shot blasting to create the right concrete profile
4. Crack & Joint Repairs: stabilizing the base before the system build
5. Primer & Build Coats: installing the specified system to the needed thickness
6. Broadcast / Texture: quartz or flake where traction or finish requirements call for it
7. Topcoat & Detail Work: chemical-resistant topcoats, cove base, and clean transitions
8. Final QC + Care Plan: curing timelines and maintenance recommendations

Need minimal downtime? Ask about fast-cure options and phased installation to keep operations moving.

Dog Kennel Flooring for Boarding, Daycare & Animal Housing Facilities

• Dog boarding kennels and dog daycares
• Animal shelters and holding facilities
• Pet boarding and interior dog-run areas
• Washdown and bathing rooms
• Reception, laundry, utility, and food prep areas
• Facilities with multiple connected kennel-support rooms

If your project includes several room types, we can design a system package that matches each area’s needs while keeping the facility consistent and easier to maintain.

Dog Kennel Flooring Service Areas

Priority One Epoxy Flooring serves Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, including the cities below. For larger kennel, boarding, and animal-housing projects, we also serve selected locations across British Columbia.

• Vancouver
• Burnaby
• Richmond
• Surrey
• Coquitlam
• Delta
• North Vancouver
• West Vancouver
• Langley
• Abbotsford
• Maple Ridge
• Squamish
• Whistler
• Victoria
• Nanaimo
• Kelowna
• Kamloops
• Prince George

Don’t see your city listed? Contact us and we’ll confirm availability for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is resin flooring resistant to dog urine and odours?

Yes. When installed as a complete seamless system with proper prep and detailing, resin flooring helps reduce urine absorption and odour retention compared with porous concrete or grout-line tile.

What’s the best kennel floor for heavy washdowns?

Urethane cement is often the top choice for facilities with frequent washdowns and aggressive cleaning routines, although final system selection depends on the layout, drains, and cleaning process.

Can you install cove base in dog runs and wash areas?

Yes. Integral cove base and durable wall-to-floor transitions help improve sanitation and reduce moisture intrusion in kennel environments.

Will the floor be slippery when wet?

It does not have to be. Traction can be customized with quartz or textured finishes in wet zones while smoother areas can be maintained where carts or equipment need to roll.

How long does dog kennel flooring take to install?

Many projects fall in the 2–5 day range depending on repairs, size, and the system selected. Fast-cure and phased installation options may reduce downtime.

How do you clean and maintain kennel resin floors?

Daily maintenance is typically straightforward: sweep, washdown or squeegee as needed, and use facility-approved cleaners. We provide a care plan to help preserve traction and appearance.