Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Epoxy Flooring
Seamless • Hygienic • Chemical-Resistant
Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs high-performance resin floors for pharmacies, labs, cleanrooms and production suites across Vancouver & BC. Our systems support infection control, resist harsh sterilants and staining, and keep critical spaces safe, clean and efficient.
Material-agnostic specs • Written warranty • Fast return-to-service options
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Epoxy Flooring — Vancouver & British Columbia
Seamless • Sanitary • Chemical & Stain Resistant • Fast Return-to-Service
Pharmacies, cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical environments demand flooring that does more than look clean — it must actively support hygiene programs, withstand aggressive disinfectants, and perform under constant foot and wheeled traffic. Priority One Epoxy Flooring designs and installs resinous flooring systems that combine hygienic, monolithic surfaces with the chemical and abrasion resistance required in retail dispensaries, sterile compounding rooms, QC labs, packaging lines and GMP-adjacent spaces.
We tailor every specification to your workflow, budget and shutdown windows, matching urethane cement (polyurethane mortar), high-build epoxy, quartz broadcast, and polyaspartic / aliphatic polyurethane topcoats to the demands of each area. Integral cove bases, sealed penetrations, and thoughtful transitions reduce harborage points, speed up cleaning, and help maintain a consistent, professional appearance for staff, patients, inspectors and auditors alike.
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Why Pharmaceutical Facilities Need Purpose-Built Resin Floors
Pharmaceutical and pharmacy spaces are exposed to alcohols, peroxides, quats, detergents, and occasional spills of staining agents. Rolling loads from carts, fridges, safes and packaging equipment concentrate weight and cause abrasion. Meanwhile, sanitation protocols and audit expectations require floors that clean thoroughly and predictably. Traditional tile and grout can trap residue, crack under loads and increase cleaning labour. Our seamless resin floors remove grout lines, reduce crevices and simplify EVS protocols so teams can focus on patient care and throughput.
- Seamless hygiene — Monolithic surfaces with integral coves minimize soil traps at wall-floor junctions.
- Chemical & stain resistance — Options formulated for common sterilants and staining compounds used in pharma workflows.
- Slip-controlled micro-textures — Tuned for traction without compromising cleanability or shedding particulate.
- Durability under rolling loads — Withstands carts, equipment stands, safes and pallet jacks without grooving.
- Moisture & substrate tolerance — Systems available for MVT (moisture vapour transmission) and thermal cycling.
- Professional appearance — Neutral palettes and sheen control reduce glare under task lighting.
Application Areas — Where These Floors Perform
Retail & Hospital Pharmacies
Dispensing counters, back-of-house prep zones and secure storage areas benefit from seamless, stain-resistant floors that clean quickly and stand up to constant foot traffic. We specify micro-textures where slip control is critical, and smoother finishes near counters for fast debris removal.
- Low-sheen finishes for a professional look
- Colour zoning to separate patient and staff areas
- Durable surfaces for rolling prescription carts and refrigerators
Sterile Compounding (Non-Hazardous & Hazardous)
Compounding suites benefit from closed-pore, monolithic floors with integral coves, sealed penetrations and textures tuned for cleaning efficiency. We coordinate with containment and ventilation plans to support environmental monitoring and routine disinfection.
- Resistant to alcohols, peroxides and quats
- Integral coves and neat transitions at thresholds
- Low-odour and fast-cure options to reduce downtime
Cleanrooms & Labs
QC labs, R&D and cleanrooms need flooring that supports controlled environments. High-build epoxy with quartz broadcast delivers abrasion resistance and tunable traction; polyaspartic or aliphatic polyurethane topcoats improve scratch and stain resistance with adjustable gloss for glare control.
- Fine to medium textures based on cleanability targets
- Colour-coding for wayfinding and process segregation
- Sheen options to balance visibility and comfort
Production, Packaging & Warehousing
Production suites, packaging lines and staging areas face point loads, abrasion and occasional chemical exposure. Urethane cement and high-build epoxy systems offer long service life and lower total cost of ownership than tile or paint-grade coatings.
- Heavy-duty builds for pallet jacks and forklifts
- Linework, safety zones and demarcations
- Moisture-tolerant primers for challenging slabs
Systems We Install for Pharma & Pharmacy Facilities
We are material-agnostic. We design specifications around your environment, not a brand label. These are the most common systems we deploy in pharmaceutical settings:
Urethane Cement (Polyurethane Mortar)
The workhorse for heavy-duty areas. It tolerates thermal shock, frequent washdowns and aggressive cleaning chemistries. Bond strength and dense, non-dusting performance make it ideal for production suites and high-traffic corridors.
- Excellent resistance to sterilants and staining agents
- Integrates with coves, drains and slope corrections
- Available in smooth to lightly textured finishes
High-Build Epoxy & Quartz Broadcast
Effective for cleanrooms, labs and compounding support zones. Build coats provide thickness and abrasion resistance while the quartz broadcast offers uniform micro-texture for wet and dry traction.
- High-solids, low-odour formulations
- Colour and texture control for repeatable cleaning
- Pair with aliphatic polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoats
Polyaspartic & Rapid-Cure Hybrids
When shutdown time is tight, rapid-cure polyaspartics help deliver fast return-to-service with excellent chemical resistance. We tune the specification for low odour and coordinate ventilation and containment measures for occupied facilities.
- 24–48 hour reopen windows on select builds
- Low-temperature cure options for off-season work
- Clear or pigmented topcoats with gloss control
ESD-Aware & Specialty Requirements
Where electrostatic sensitivity or specialized equipment is present, we can design ESD-aware flooring stacks and coordinate with equipment manufacturers regarding rolling loads, anchoring and non-magnetic components.
- Grounded systems on request
- Sheen tuning to reduce glare in task lighting
- Colour-zoning for compliant traffic patterns
Compliance, Cleanability & QA Documentation
Audits focus on what can be cleaned and verified. Our systems create a closed-pore, seamless surface that simplifies EVS protocols and helps facilities maintain consistent results during inspections. We provide QA documentation at handover and can assist with care SOPs.
Designed for Daily Disinfection
- Resistant to alcohols, peroxides, quats and common disinfectants
- Options with strong stain performance against typical pharmacy agents
- Integral cove base limits soil traps at wall-floor junctions
Built for Operations
- Fine micro-textures for cleanability + slip control
- Documented cure checks, coverage verification and reopening protocols
- Phased work plans to minimize downtime and preserve throughput
Our Installation Process for Pharma Environments
We follow a transparent, documented process that aligns with healthcare and pharmaceutical construction expectations. The objective is to deliver a resilient, hygienic floor while maintaining safety and predictable schedules.
- Assessment & Testing — Moisture vapour transmission (MVT), pH, adhesion pull tests, slab condition and joint assessment. We capture pre-existing conditions and confirm access and shutdown windows.
- Containment & Odour Planning — Barriers, negative air and traffic plans tailored to your occupancy and ventilation. We coordinate with facility staff to protect adjacent areas.
- Substrate Remediation — Crack injection, spall repairs, joint rebuilds and surface contaminant removal to reach the target concrete surface profile (CSP).
- Surface Preparation — Shot blasting or diamond grinding, followed by thorough HEPA vacuuming to ensure a clean, bondable surface.
- Primers & Build Coats — Moisture-tolerant primers where required, then epoxy or urethane mortar build layers to the specified thickness. Integrate coves, slope corrections and sealed penetrations.
- Topcoats & Detailing — Polyaspartic/urethane topcoats for chemical and stain resistance; linework, zone colours and gloss control per the lighting environment.
- QA & Handover — Adhesion checks, cure verification, coverage rate confirmation and delivery of care & maintenance instructions with warranty documents.
Need to stay operational? We phase work by room or aisle, using nights/weekends and rapid-cure options so you can keep critical functions running.
Design, Wayfinding & Branding
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical spaces benefit from clear visual cues. We offer neutral base colours with accent banding for traffic flow, safety zones and department distinction. Sheen can be tuned from matte to satin to reduce glare under task lighting. If your facility has brand or unit colour standards, we’ll match them and provide sample boards for stakeholder sign-off.
- Colour zoning for patient, staff and secure areas
- High-contrast markings at thresholds and equipment alcoves
- Antimicrobial options as a supplemental control (not a substitute for sanitation)
Maintenance & Lifecycle Value
Resinous floors reduce cleaning labour compared with grout-based finishes and avoid recurring grout repairs. With routine care, they maintain a clean, professional appearance and support audit readiness.
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 topcoat refresh to extend appearance and performance
- Local repairs in high-wear zones during scheduled downtime
Pricing, Scheduling & ROI
Final cost depends on square footage, system thickness, substrate repairs, moisture mitigation and finish level. While resin systems often cost more than thin paint-grade coatings up front, they typically deliver lower total cost of ownership via reduced cleaning labour, fewer repairs, and longer service intervals. We provide itemized estimates and options from budget-savvy builds to premium, heavy-duty specifications.
- Transparent, itemized proposals with alternates
- Phased schedules for operational facilities
- Written warranty and care & maintenance guide
Case Snapshot — Hospital Pharmacy & Sterile Compounding Upgrade
A hospital pharmacy required flooring upgrades in the compounding suite, secure storage and patient-facing counter areas. We created a four-phase plan with weekend work, negative-air containment and separate clean/dirty paths. The compounding room received urethane cement with integral coves for thermal and chemical tolerance; adjacent clean prep and corridors received epoxy build coats with quartz broadcast and a satin polyurethane topcoat for glare control. Each phase reopened with documented cure checks and EVS-ready care instructions. The result: faster cleaning, improved traction and a cohesive appearance across patient and back-of-house zones.
Service Areas — Where We Work
Priority One Epoxy Flooring supports pharmacies, hospitals, labs and pharmaceutical facilities 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 a pharmacy compounding room?
Urethane cement (polyurethane mortar) is commonly chosen for compounding due to thermal tolerance and resistance to disinfectants. For surrounding cleanrooms and corridors, epoxy build coats with quartz broadcast and a polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoat provide balanced cleanability and traction.
Can you upgrade areas in phases to limit downtime?
Yes. We use phased plans with containment, negative air and rapid-cure topcoats to limit interruption. Work can be scheduled nights/weekends and reopened with documented cure checks.
How do you handle moisture vapour or existing tile?
We test for MVT and specify moisture-tolerant primers or mitigation membranes when needed. For tile, we remove failing sections and mechanically profile the substrate to achieve the required surface profile before installation.
Are antimicrobial options available?
Yes. Additive packages can be included as a supplemental measure to sanitation programs. They are not a substitute for cleaning protocols but can help reduce harborage potential.
Do you provide warranties & maintenance guidance?
We provide written warranties for materials and workmanship and deliver care guidelines tailored to your system. Periodic topcoat refresh extends service life and appearance.
Request a Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Flooring Proposal
Protect staff, customers and products with a hygienic, long-lasting floor designed for pharmacy and pharmaceutical workflows. Book a site assessment to receive a tailored specification, schedule and warranty options.
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