Process chemicals
List IPA, flux removers, detergents and other exposure by concentration, temperature and contact time. Review the selected manufacturer’s chemical-resistance data before choosing the finish.
Electronics & static-sensitive production · Vancouver & BC
ESD Epoxy Flooring in Vancouver, BC
Static control starts with the complete floor system.
Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs conductive and static-dissipative resin floors for electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, SMT lines and semiconductor support areas. We plan the preparation, grounding details and testing scope around your facility’s ESD requirements.
Explore grounding & verification
- Defined requirements
- Resistance targets, footwear and room use
- Coordinated grounding
- Compatible layers and agreed electrical connections
- A written scope
- Preparation, verification and return to production
ESD flooring installation · British Columbia
A floor that supports
your static-control plan.
An ESD epoxy floor provides a controlled path to ground when the specified assembly, grounding connections and operating practices work together.
As an ESD floor installer serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, we review the concrete, production layout and facility specification before recommending conductive epoxy or static-dissipative flooring. The proposal identifies the floor build, preparation and agreed verification scope.
01 / DEFINE
Start with the acceptance criteria.
Confirm the target resistance, test methods, footwear, environmental conditions and which rooms form part of the electrostatic protected area.
02 / COORDINATE
Connect the specification to the slab.
Review moisture, existing coatings, grounding locations, cart routes, cleaning products and the installation window.
03 / VERIFY
Define what will be measured.
Agree the testing responsibility, locations, documentation and corrective-work process before installation.
Designed around the production area
Electronics flooring.
Specified by zone.
PCB assembly, surface-mount technology (SMT), test areas and semiconductor support spaces have different traffic and process conditions. Define the static-sensitive zones first, then match the flooring to each area.
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PCB assembly & rework
Assembly benches and component-handling areas need the flooring and approved footwear considered as a combination.
We review: personnel movement, rolling chairs, rework stations, exposed components and the facility’s grounding practices.
Review the verification scope
02
SMT lines & production routes
Production lines need a durable finish around feeders, conveyors, workstations and regular cart movement.
We review: wheel and caster compatibility, equipment interfaces, wear lanes, zone transitions and phased access.
Plan installation access
03
Electronics test & inspection
Test, inspection and repair areas may need static control alongside cleanability and resistance to the actual cleaners used.
We review: instrument locations, operator footwear, stools and chairs, cleaning residues and repair requirements.
Review cleaning and care
04
Semiconductor support areas
Support rooms, component staging and controlled production areas need the consultant’s ESD criteria reviewed alongside the room finish requirements.
We review: cove details, penetrations, contamination control, maintenance chemistry and any separate cleanroom specification.
Explore dedicated cleanroom flooring
ESD flooring belongs where the facility’s control program
requires it. Offices, general storage and other adjoining areas
can receive a different finish, with transitions included in
the plan.
Compare the complete assembly
Conductive or dissipative?
Let the specification decide.
“Anti-static” is a broad description. It does not establish a grounding path, an installed resistance value or compatibility with your footwear. Both conductive and static-dissipative systems need to be assessed against the facility’s acceptance criteria.
| Floor system | Where to consider it | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Static-dissipative epoxy | Electronics assembly, rework and test zones where a dissipative assembly is specified. | Installed resistance targets, footwear interaction, grounding layout, wear and cleaning requirements. |
| Conductive epoxy | Areas whose specification calls for a lower-resistance floor system. | Project limits, compatible layers, electrical coordination and testing under the required conditions. |
| ESD wear-coat assembly | Suitable floors needing a specified abrasion, sheen or maintenance characteristic. | A manufacturer-approved ESD finish. Every added layer must preserve the required electrical performance. |
| ESD floor repair or replacement | Worn floors, damaged zones or existing coatings proposed for an upgrade. | Adhesion, substrate condition, compatibility and the cause of any failed resistance readings. |
An ordinary epoxy, polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoat may
interrupt static-control performance. The proposal should
identify the approved complete system, installed thickness
and testing scope.
The work beneath the finish
Static control is built
through the system.
Preparation, primer, conductive layers and grounding details form one assembly. The manufacturer’s approved build determines the layer sequence, coverage and connection details.
A moisture-control layer may be required after testing. Joints, coves and adjoining finishes also need detailing so the completed floor suits both production and maintenance.
See what verification should cover-
Specified ESD wearing surface
Conductive or static-dissipative finish, with an approved wear coat only where the system permits.
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Conductive layer & grounding details
Compatible conductive primer or layer, grounding tape or electrodes as required by the selected system.
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Approved substrate primer
Bonding and any specified moisture-control treatment beneath the conductive assembly.
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Prepared and repaired concrete
Mechanical preparation, agreed repairs and functioning movement-joint details.
Grounding, qualification & handover
Specify the readings.
Verify the working combination.
Floor resistance and personnel grounding are different checks. Where the floor and footwear are used to ground people, the combination needs evaluation with the footwear the facility will actually use. Coordinate final building-ground connections with the facility’s electrical team.
FLOOR MATERIAL · ANSI/ESD STM7.1
Resistance to ground & point to point
Assess the floor’s electrical resistance at agreed locations. Record the method, conditions, instrument and results against the specified limits.
PERSON + FOOTWEAR + FLOOR · ANSI/ESD STM97.1
Combined system resistance
Evaluate the person, approved footwear and installed flooring together. A floor-only measurement cannot establish this result.
WALKING BODY VOLTAGE · ANSI/ESD STM97.2
Charge generation while walking
Assess body voltage with the specified footwear and floor combination. Resistance alone does not describe how much charge walking generates.
FACILITY ESD PROGRAM · ANSI/ESD S20.20
Acceptance & ongoing verification
The facility’s ESD coordinator defines applicable criteria, qualification and verification responsibilities. Agree what the flooring proposal includes and who performs each test.
Benchmarks to review:
EOS/ESD guidance describes personnel-grounding criteria of less
than 1 × 109 ohms for the person–footwear–flooring
combination and less than 100 volts of walking body voltage.
Both criteria apply to that use. Confirm the applicable standard
edition, test conditions and any tighter facility requirements.
Read the EOS/ESD Association guidance
Read the EOS/ESD Association guidance
From concrete to return to production
Plan the preparation.
Plan the shutdown.
Occupied electronics facilities need work-area separation, equipment protection and a realistic reopening sequence. We assess whether zones can be completed separately or whether the process requires a closure.
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Survey and define the scope.
Review the floor plan, existing coatings, repairs, moisture-testing requirements, ESD criteria and available shutdown dates.
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Prepare and coordinate the details.
Mechanically prepare the concrete, complete agreed repairs and arrange grounding points, coves, thresholds and transitions. Agree dust control and production-area separation.
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Install, verify and hand over.
Apply the specified assembly, complete the agreed inspection and testing, and document return-to-use restrictions and maintenance instructions.
Reopening dates distinguish foot traffic, equipment movement and chemical cleaning. Installation completion, testing readiness and full chemical cure are separate milestones.
Performance in everyday use
Keep the cleaning
and static control compatible.
Footwear, wheels & wear
Approved footwear and suitable conductive or dissipative wheels help maintain the intended electrical contact. Inspect cart routes, chair lanes, damage and coating wear as part of the facility’s program.
Cleaning & re-testing
Use the manufacturer’s recommended cleaners and avoid insulating residues or unapproved finishes. Set verification intervals through the ESD program and review performance after repairs, recoats or maintenance changes.
For ISO-classified room finishes, cove details and
contamination-control requirements, review our
cleanroom flooring page
alongside the ESD specification.
Budget and written scope
What does ESD epoxy
flooring cost?
A sound slab and a worn production floor can have the same area but need different work. ESD flooring cost follows the preparation, selected assembly, grounding details, verification scope and installation access.
- Concrete: removal, repairs, moisture testing and any mitigation.
- System: named products, thickness, texture, colour and approved wear coat.
- Details: grounding provisions, coves, transitions and equipment interfaces.
- Schedule: phasing, access restrictions, work-area protection and cure conditions.
- Verification: test methods, responsibility, readings, documentation and any independent testing.
Compare quotes against the same scope. Confirm exclusions, applicable taxes, electrical work and written warranty terms before scheduling.
Before you commit
ESD flooring questions.
Clear project expectations.
What is ESD epoxy flooring?
ESD epoxy flooring is a resin floor assembly designed to provide controlled electrical resistance and a path to ground in static-sensitive areas. Its performance depends on the specified layers, grounding connections, maintenance and the facility’s ESD control program.
Is anti-static flooring the same as conductive flooring?
Anti-static is a broad term and does not define a complete electrical specification. Conductive and static-dissipative floors have different resistance characteristics. Select the assembly against the project’s stated limits, test methods and footwear requirements.
Does an ESD floor work with ordinary shoes and cart wheels?
Ordinary shoes and insulating wheels may prevent the required electrical contact. Where footwear and flooring ground personnel, evaluate the approved combination for system resistance and walking body voltage. Carts and chairs also need compatible wheels and electrical continuity where required.
What testing should an ESD flooring quote include?
The quote should identify the required floor resistance tests, locations, conditions, acceptance criteria and reporting responsibility. Where flooring and footwear ground personnel, include the applicable combined resistance and walking body-voltage qualification. Confirm which checks are included and which require the facility team or an independent specialist.
Can you upgrade an existing epoxy floor to ESD?
Sometimes. Assess adhesion, moisture, contamination, existing layers and the selected manufacturer’s approved preparation and build. Removal or an approved isolation layer may be needed. A generic anti-static topcoat does not establish compliance.
Can installation be phased around an operating SMT line?
Some facilities can separate zones and schedule work around production. Others need a shutdown. Preparation, dust control, ventilation, equipment access, grounding continuity and cure times determine a practical sequence. Confirm the plan before work starts.
How much does ESD epoxy flooring cost per square foot?
A useful square-foot price requires the measured area, concrete condition and complete specification. Preparation, repairs, moisture treatment, system thickness, grounding details, testing and phasing all affect the cost. We review these items before providing a project quote.
How should ESD floors be cleaned and re-tested?
Follow the installed system manufacturer’s cleaning guidance and avoid products that leave insulating residue. The facility’s ESD program sets verification intervals. Review performance after repairs, recoats, footwear changes or changes to cleaning products and methods.
Vancouver, the Lower Mainland & selected BC projects
ESD flooring installation
across Metro Vancouver.
We assess electronics and static-sensitive flooring projects in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, the North Shore, Tri-Cities, Langley and the Fraser Valley. Selected projects on Vancouver Island and in the BC Interior are reviewed by scope and scheduling requirements.
Explore our service areasFor adjoining production areas, compare our industrial flooring systems.
Plan your next floor
Your facility.
A floor with a clear specification.
Send your plans, floor photos and ESD requirements. We’ll discuss the substrate, grounding coordination, testing scope and installation window, then arrange a free site assessment.
info@priorityonepoxyflooring.com