Pharmaceutical Epoxy Flooring for Labs & Cleanrooms in Vancouver & Across BC
Pharmaceutical epoxy flooring delivers a seamless, non-porous surface engineered for aseptic cleaning, chemical resistance, and long-term durability. In regulated environments—from R&D labs and QC suites to ISO 7/8 cleanrooms, gowning areas, and packaging lines—your floor has to do more than look clean. It must help maintain microbial control, survive aggressive sanitization, and support GMP workflows without cracking, shedding, or delaminating.
Priority One Epoxy Flooring designs, installs and maintains pharmaceutical-grade systems that align with your validation strategy and SOPs. We build to performance, not hype: documented prep, moisture control, coves, integral base, and topcoats chosen for your chemicals and cleaning schedule.
Why Pharma & Biotech Labs Choose Epoxy
Seamless & sanitary: No grout lines or seams where bioburden can hide; compatible with disinfectants used in routine sanitization cycles.
Chemical resistance: Resists common solvents, acids/alkalis, IPA, quats, oxidizers and sporicidal agents when specified correctly.
Durability under wheels: Handles carts, trolleys and pallet jacks without chipping at thresholds when built to the right thickness.
Slip-resistance options: Tunable textures for wet cleaning or powder handling zones while meeting safety requirements.
Integrations: Radius coves, integral bases, clean-in-place edges; compatible with stainless floor drains and expansion joints.
Cleanroom friendly: Low particulate shedding; supports ISO 14644 cleanroom housekeeping and environmental monitoring.
Compliance & Standards—Built Into the Specification
Your QA team needs confidence that the floor system supports the facility’s quality plan. We design with the following frameworks in mind, and we can align with your URS:
- GMP principles (e.g., FDA 21 CFR parts related to cleanliness/contamination control and Health Canada GMP guidance) with emphasis on cleanability, durability, and documentation.
- ISO 14644 cleanroom housekeeping expectations—smooth, easily cleanable surfaces that do not shed or harbor contamination.
- HACCP style hazard reduction in applicable production/support areas (for nutraceuticals and related operations).
- ASTM references for prep and performance (e.g., mechanical profiling, adhesion, and moisture mitigation where required).
We provide product data sheets (PDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and installation records (prep method, RH/moisture readings, batch numbers) to support audits and validation files.
Typical Pharma Spaces We Build
- R&D & QC labs: chemical-resistant epoxy with smooth finish for easy wipe-downs; optional electrostatic control where needed.
- ISO cleanrooms (Class 10,000/100,000; ISO 7/8): seamless floor-to-wall coves, integral base, compatible with HEPA-driven housekeeping.
- Gowning & airlocks: slip-resistant texture targeted to PPE and traffic flow, with clear demarcations for change areas.
- Weighing & compounding: abrasion-resistant surfaces that tolerate frequent sanitation and powder cleanup.
- Packaging & staging: high-build epoxy or epoxy mortar with urethane topcoat for carts and forklifts.
- Corridors & utilities: durable finishes with safety striping and equipment pad protection.
System Build—What Goes into a Pharmaceutical Epoxy Floor
- Moisture testing & documentation: in-slab RH (ASTM F2170) and/or MVER; mitigation if required to protect against vapor drive.
- Mechanical preparation: diamond grind or shot-blast to achieve a clean, profiled substrate—no acid etching.
- Repairs & joint work: crack chasing, spall repair, and joint treatment; stainless or resin-compatible details at drains.
- Primer: selected for substrate and moisture conditions, ensuring strong adhesion and sealing porosity.
- High-build body coat: chemical-resistant epoxy; thickness tuned to traffic and impact loads; mortar systems where heavy-duty.
- Cove base & transitions: seamless coves (typically 4–6 in/100–150 mm radius) and clean thresholds at doorways.
- Topcoat: epoxy or urethane/polyaspartic for superior abrasion/UV resistance; gloss or satin; texture for slip-resistance targets.
Comparison: Why Epoxy (with Urethane Topcoat) Fits Regulated Labs
| Criteria | Epoxy (Lab-Grade) | Urethane/Polyaspartic Topcoat | Polished Concrete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanability | Seamless, non-porous; excellent with proper SOPs | Adds chemical & abrasion protection; smooth or micro-textured | Low porosity when densified, but joints/edges need careful detailing |
| Chemical Resistance | Strong vs. acids/alkalis/solvents when specified | Excellent; ideal for harsh disinfectants and frequent sanitation | Good housekeeping essential; topical guards may be needed |
| Seamless Coves | Yes—integral coves and radius base | Yes—protects coves from abrasion/UV | Requires separate cove system or transitions |
| Downtime | 24–72 hrs light use depending on conditions | Fast return-to-service: some systems 2–24 hrs | Phased work possible; no resin cure, but multiple grind passes |
| Regulatory Fit | Designed to support GMP/ISO cleanability requirements | Enhances long-term performance and audit readiness | Acceptable in support areas; cleanroom use requires careful detailing |
Installation in Operating Facilities—Minimal Disruption
We routinely work in active labs and GMP suites. Our plans coordinate with your QA and production schedules:
- Work area isolation, negative air if required, and material staging outside controlled zones.
- Odor- and VOC-aware scheduling with appropriate product selection for the space.
- Clean hand-off: cure schedule, cleaning instructions, and revalidation support details for your documentation.
Budgeting & Timelines (2025 Guide for Vancouver & BC)
Every facility is unique, but use these ballparks to plan. Quotes reflect actual square footage, substrate condition, coving, drains, and compliance details.
- Lab-grade epoxy with urethane topcoat: typically $16–$30+ / sq ft depending on thickness, chemical class, and coving.
- Epoxy mortar systems (heavy-duty): typically $22–$40+ / sq ft for impact zones, thresholds, and forklift aisles.
- Polished concrete (support areas): typically $7–$18 / sq ft with guards and joint detailing as needed.
Timeline: small rooms can be turned quickly with fast-cure topcoats; multi-room suites or cleanrooms are phased to fit your shutdown windows and requalification schedule.
Maintenance—Protect Performance & Validation
- Follow pH-appropriate cleaners and disinfectants per SOP; rinse residues that could dull finishes.
- Use mats at thresholds to reduce grit; protect high-abrasion lanes with periodic re-topcoats.
- Document spot repairs and maintenance cycles for audit readiness.
Internal links: Explore related solutions: Epoxy Flooring Basics • Polished Concrete Vancouver • Urethane/Polyaspartic Coatings
FAQ—Pharmaceutical Epoxy Flooring
Is pharmaceutical epoxy flooring compatible with ISO 14644 cleanrooms?
Yes. Properly specified epoxy with seamless coves provides a smooth, cleanable surface that supports ISO housekeeping and environmental monitoring standards.
How do you ensure floors meet GMP expectations?
We design for cleanability and durability, document moisture/prep, provide PDS/SDS, and deliver installation records to support audits and validation files.
Which disinfectants can the floor handle?
Systems can be tailored to withstand IPA, quats, oxidizers and sporicidal agents. We’ll match your SOP chemicals to the correct resin and topcoat.
Can you add slip resistance without making cleaning harder?
Yes—micro-textures can balance traction with cleanability. We tune texture by zone (gowning, wash-down, corridors) to your risk profile.
What about thresholds, drains and wall bases?
We install integral coves, detail thresholds to resist chipping, and coordinate with stainless drains to maintain slope and clean transitions.
Next Steps—Plan, Specify, Validate
- Book a site visit anywhere in Metro Vancouver or BC for testing and scope planning.
- Receive a written specification with prep details, product data, coving, topcoat selection and cure schedule.
- Install in phases to fit your shutdown; we coordinate with QA for requalification timing.
Priority One Epoxy Flooring — #120 – 11300 River Road, Richmond, B.C V6X 1Z5 • Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM • Sat 9AM–5PM • Sun CLOSED • Serving pharmaceutical & biotech facilities across Vancouver & BC.
