Surgical & Operating Room Epoxy Flooring
Seamless • Hygienic • Antimicrobial Options
Priority One Epoxy Flooring designs and installs high-performance flooring systems for healthcare environments across Vancouver & BC. Our resinous solutions support infection control, resist harsh disinfectants and Betadine® stains, and deliver long-term durability with fast return-to-service options for critical facilities.
CFIA / infection-control aligned specifications • Written warranty
Surgical & Operating Room Flooring — Vancouver & British Columbia
Seamless • Sanitary • Chemical & Betadine® Resistant • Fast Return-to-Service
In critical healthcare environments, flooring is more than a finish — it is a front-line surface for safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. Priority One Epoxy Flooring designs and installs resinous flooring systems for operating rooms, procedure suites, sterile corridors, clean utility rooms, PACU, imaging, and support spaces across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the Interior. Our systems are engineered to meet stringent infection-control expectations, handle aggressive disinfectants, and remain easy to clean shift after shift.
Whether you are upgrading an OR during a shutdown window or building an ambulatory surgical centre from the ground up, our team specifies the right urethane cement (polyurethane mortar), high-build epoxies, polyaspartic topcoats, and specialty membranes for your use case, traffic patterns, and schedule. We coordinate phasing and isolation plans with facility managers and infection-control teams to minimize disruption and maintain compliance throughout construction.
Why Healthcare & Surgical Suites Need Purpose-Built Resin Floors
Operating rooms demand surfaces that support clinical outcomes and safety. Floors must be non-porous, seamless, and resistant to chemical disinfectants, iodine-based solutions such as Betadine®, bodily fluids, and wheeled equipment. Inadequate flooring leads to micro-cracking, grout soiling, and delamination, which increases cleaning time and creates harborage points for contaminants. Our monolithic resin floors eliminate grout joints and reduce places where soil can hide, accelerating turnover between cases and supporting your environmental services (EVS) team.
- Seamless hygiene — No grout lines; integral cove base transitions to the wall reduce microbial harborage.
- Chemical / stain resistance — Designed to tolerate broad-spectrum disinfectants and iodine staining.
- Slip-resistant micro-textures — Tuned to balance traction and cleanability for ORs and sterile corridors.
- Durability under rolling loads — Withstands carts, C-arms, anaesthesia machines, and patient beds.
- Moisture & thermal cycling tolerance — Options for rooms subject to washdowns or MVT concerns.
- Attractive, professional appearance — Neutral palettes, custom colours, and gloss levels for glare control.
Flooring Systems We Install for Hospitals & Clinics
Every facility has unique requirements based on infection-control protocols, existing substrate condition, and operational timing. We remain material-agnostic and specify systems to the problem — not the other way around.
Urethane Cement (Polyurethane Mortar)
Our go-to for high-demand clinical areas and sterile processing spaces. Urethane cement tolerates thermal shock and repeated hot water exposure, bonds to properly profiled concrete, and resists organic and chemical attack. It provides a dense, non-dusting surface that stands up to heavy rolling loads.
- Excellent resistance to disinfectants and Betadine®
- Handles washdowns; compatible with integral coves and drains
- Available in smooth to fine textures for cleanability and grip
High-Build Epoxy & Quartz Broadcast
Ideal for sterile corridors, clean utility rooms, and imaging support. Epoxy build coats deliver outstanding adhesion and abrasion resistance; a quartz broadcast gives controlled micro-texture. Pair with aliphatic polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoats for improved UV stability, scratch resistance, and stain protection.
- High-solids, low-odour options for active facilities
- Adjustable textures for EVS cleaning workflows
- Multiple sheen levels to control glare under OR lighting
Polyaspartic & Fast-Cure Systems
When shutdown windows are tight, rapid-cure polyaspartics and hybrid systems enable return-to-service in as little as 24–48 hours depending on thickness and conditions. We evaluate ventilation and adjacent clinical occupancy to choose a low-odour specification with proper containment and negative air if required.
- Fast re-coat & turnaround for phased construction
- Low temperature cures available for off-season work
- Clear or pigmented topcoats with chemical resistance
ESD-Aware & Imaging-Friendly Options
Where electrostatic concerns or sensitive imaging equipment are present, we can design ESD-aware flooring stacks and accommodate manufacturer guidelines for wheeled loads, anchoring locations, and non-magnetic components. We coordinate with your biomedical and imaging vendors to protect warranties.
- Continuous, grounded systems on request
- Sheen control to reduce reflective glare
- Colour-coding for zones and circulation
Infection Control, Compliance & Cleanability
Healthcare flooring must help, not hinder, environmental cleaning. Our resinous systems create a monolithic, closed-pore surface that is simple to disinfect and quick to dry. Integral cove bases and sealed penetrations limit dirt traps, while tuned micro-texture maintains traction without collecting debris.
Designed for Daily Disinfection
- Tolerates quats, peroxides, alcohols, phenolics and chlorine solutions
- Options with strong iodine/Betadine® stain resistance
- Non-porous, seamless surface helps reduce biofilm formation
Built for Operations
- Fine textures for cleanability + slip control
- Compatible with negative air and containment procedures
- Documented QA, cure verification and re-opening protocols
Our OR / Procedure-Suite Installation Process
We deliver a predictable, well-documented process that aligns with healthcare construction standards and infection-control expectations.
- Assessment & Testing — Moisture vapour transmission (MVT), pH, adhesion pull tests, slab flatness, and joint condition. We document pre-existing conditions and confirm shutdown windows.
- Infection-Control Planning — Containment barriers, negative air, clean/dirty pathways, waste handling, and odour management tailored to your facility.
- Substrate Remediation — Crack injection, spall repair, joint rebuilds, and removal of contaminants or failing toppings to meet the target concrete surface profile (CSP).
- Surface Preparation — Shot blasting or diamond grinding to profile; meticulous vacuuming for dust-free adhesion.
- Primers & Build Coats — Moisture-tolerant primers as needed, then epoxy or urethane mortar build to the specified thickness, with integral coves and penetrations sealed.
- Topcoats & Detailing — Polyaspartic/urethane topcoats for chemical and stain resistance; linework, zone colours, and sheen adjustments for lighting.
- QA & Handover — Adhesion & coverage checks, cure confirmation, care guidelines, and written warranty.
Need to maintain operations? We phase work by room or corridor segment to keep clinical services moving while meeting cure requirements.
Design Choices, Wayfinding & Aesthetics
Clinical spaces benefit from a calm, professional palette and intuitive wayfinding. We offer neutral base colours with accent banding for circulation paths and zone identification. Sheen levels can be tuned to maintain visibility without glare under surgical lighting. If your facility requires brand or department colour standards, we’ll match them and provide sample boards for stakeholder review.
- Matte, satin or semi-gloss to control reflectivity
- Colour-coded zones for sterile cores, corridors, and storage
- High-contrast safety markings at thresholds and equipment zones
Maintenance & Lifecycle Value
Resinous healthcare floors reduce labour compared with grout-based finishes. With routine EVS protocols, they keep a clean clinical appearance and avoid recurring grout repairs.
Daily & Weekly Care
- Dust-mop or vacuum to remove dry soil
- Auto-scrub or damp-mop with neutral cleaner
- Rinse and allow to dry; avoid waxes and harsh abrasives
Long-Term Value
- Lower lifecycle costs than tile/grout in wet or sterile areas
- Periodic re-topcoating extends appearance and performance
- Easy repairs on localized wear zones during scheduled downtime
Case Snapshot — Ambulatory Surgical Centre, Lower Mainland
A multi-room ASC needed OR flooring upgrades without disrupting scheduled cases. Our team created a four-phase plan with negative air containment and weekend work. We repaired slab cracks, installed urethane cement with integral coves in two ORs, and epoxy-polyaspartic systems in sterile corridors. The facility reopened each phase on Monday with documented cure checks and EVS care instructions. The result: fewer cleaning complaints, improved traction, and a professional finish aligned with the centre’s brand colours.
Healthcare Service Areas
Priority One Epoxy Flooring supports public and private healthcare providers across British Columbia:
- Metro Vancouver — Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam
- Fraser Valley — Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack
- Vancouver Island — Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay
- Sea-to-Sky & Interior — Squamish, Whistler, Kamloops, Kelowna
Frequently Asked Questions
What flooring system is best for an operating room?
Urethane cement is often selected for ORs and sterile processing because it tolerates thermal shock, resists aggressive disinfectants and iodine, and supports heavy wheeled equipment. For adjacent sterile corridors and clean utility spaces, epoxy build coats with quartz broadcast and a polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoat provide an excellent balance of cleanability and traction.
Can we upgrade one OR at a time without shutting down the entire suite?
Yes. We develop a phased plan with ICRA-style containment, negative air, and off-hours/weekend work. Fast-cure topcoats reduce downtime while maintaining proper cure and commissioning steps.
How do you address moisture vapour or existing tile?
We test for MVT and specify moisture-tolerant primers or mitigation membranes as needed. For existing tile, we remove failing sections and prepare the substrate via shot blasting or grinding to achieve the correct profile before installation.
Are these floors compatible with infection-control protocols?
Yes. Seamless, non-porous surfaces with integral coves align with HACCP/CFIA-style sanitation principles and support hospital EVS SOPs. We provide care guidelines and QA documentation at handover.
Do you offer warranties?
We provide written warranties for materials and workmanship. Your proposal will include the covered terms and recommended maintenance schedule to keep coverage valid.
Request a Surgical & Operating Room Flooring Proposal
Protect staff and patients with a hygienic, long-lasting floor that stands up to daily disinfection and heavy equipment. Book a site assessment and receive a tailored specification, schedule, and warranty options aligned to your facility.
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