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Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Epoxy Flooring
Seamless • Hygienic • Chemical-Resistant
High-performance resin flooring for pharmacies, sterile compounding rooms, labs, and production areas across Vancouver & British Columbia. Built for cleanability, durability, and fast return-to-service.
- Closed-pore, seamless floors — no grout lines
- Optional integral coves & sealed penetrations
- Slip-controlled textures that remain easy to clean
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Material-agnostic specs • Written warranty • Fast return-to-service options
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Flooring Solutions — Vancouver & British Columbia
Seamless • Hygienic • Chemical-Resistant • Fast Return-to-Service
Pharmacies, sterile compounding rooms, laboratories, and pharmaceutical production areas demand a flooring system that supports cleanability, durability, and operational consistency — not just a “nice-looking floor.” Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs high-performance resinous flooring systems designed for frequent disinfection, rolling loads, and harsh chemical exposure across Vancouver & BC.
We build specifications around your space: retail dispensaries, hospital pharmacy back-of-house, clean corridors, ISO-classified rooms (where required), QC labs, packaging areas, and warehouse staging. From urethane cement (polyurethane mortar) to high-build epoxy, quartz broadcast, and polyaspartic / aliphatic polyurethane topcoats, we match performance to workflow, shutdown windows, and budget — while reducing seams, crevices, and harborage points.
Top Canadian Pharmacies — Visual References
High-traffic pharmacy environments benefit from seamless, stain-resistant flooring that supports frequent cleaning, carts, equipment, and patient-facing presentation.
Why Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Facilities Need Purpose-Built Resin Floors
In pharmacy and pharmaceutical spaces, flooring is exposed to repeated cycles of cleaning, disinfection, and abrasion. Alcohols, peroxides, quats, detergents, and stain-causing agents can degrade inferior coatings. Meanwhile, rolling loads from carts, fridges, safes, pallet jacks, and equipment stands concentrate weight and wear the surface over time.
Traditional finishes like tile and grout introduce joints that can trap residue and moisture, while thin paint-grade coatings often scratch, stain, and peel under traffic. Our seamless resin systems are engineered to reduce failure points and create a floor that stays clean, durable, and consistent across daily operations.
- Seamless hygiene — monolithic floors reduce crevices and eliminate grout-line maintenance.
- Chemical & stain resistance — built for common disinfectants and day-to-day pharma exposure.
- Slip-controlled textures — tuned for traction without becoming “dirt traps.”
- Durability under rolling loads — designed for carts, refrigerators, equipment and traffic flow.
- Moisture-tolerant options — available for slabs with MVT concerns and older buildings.
- Professional appearance — sheen and colour control for patient-facing and audit environments.
Application Areas — Where These Floors Perform
Retail & Hospital Pharmacies
Dispensing counters and back-of-house areas need fast-cleaning, stain-resistant floors that hold up to traffic, carts, and daily disinfection without looking worn.
- Low-sheen finish options for patient-facing presentation
- Colour zoning to separate public, staff, and secure areas
- Durable builds for rolling prescription carts and refrigerators
Sterile Compounding & Controlled Rooms
Seamless, closed-pore floors with clean transitions help reduce harborage points and support repeatable cleaning. We can integrate coves, sealed penetrations, and appropriate textures for the workflow.
- Resistance to alcohols, peroxides, quats, and cleaners
- Integral coves and crisp transitions at thresholds
- Low-odour and rapid-cure options to reduce downtime
Labs, QA/QC, and R&D Areas
Labs benefit from abrasion resistance, stain resistance, and sheen control that supports visibility and comfort under task lighting. Quartz broadcast systems provide repeatable micro-texture and wear.
- Fine-to-medium textures based on cleanability requirements
- Colour coding for workflow and department segmentation
- Gloss control to reduce glare under bright lighting
Production, Packaging, and Warehousing
Production and packaging areas experience heavier rolling loads and wear. Urethane cement and high-build epoxies deliver longer service life and reduce shutdown frequency compared to weaker coatings.
- Heavy-duty builds for pallet jacks, forklifts, and staging
- Linework, safety markings, and demarcation zones
- Moisture-tolerant primers for challenging slabs
Systems We Install for Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Facilities
We are material-agnostic. We design your flooring specification around the space, traffic, chemical exposure, and downtime requirements — not a single brand label. Below are common system types used in pharmacy and pharmaceutical environments.
Urethane Cement (Polyurethane Mortar)
A top choice for heavy-duty corridors, production zones, and areas needing strong durability. Excellent for facilities that demand long service life and strong tolerance to repeated cleaning and wear.
- Strong chemical tolerance and stain resistance options
- Integrates well with coves, drains, and slope corrections
- Smooth to lightly textured finishes available
High-Build Epoxy & Quartz Broadcast
Great for labs, controlled rooms, and back-of-house pharmacy spaces that need a seamless surface with tunable traction. Quartz broadcast creates a uniform micro-texture and improves wear resistance.
- High-solids, low-odour options available
- Colour and texture control for repeatable cleaning
- Pair with polyaspartic or aliphatic polyurethane topcoats
Polyaspartic & Rapid-Cure Hybrids
When shutdown time is tight, rapid-cure systems provide fast return-to-service with excellent durability. Ideal for phased work in operational facilities.
- 24–48 hour reopen windows on select builds
- Low-temperature cure options for off-season scheduling
- Clear or pigmented topcoats with gloss control
Specialty Requirements (ESD-Aware, Heavy Loads)
If electrostatic sensitivity or specialized equipment is present, we can design an ESD-aware flooring stack and coordinate load requirements, anchoring, and operational constraints.
- Grounded/ESD-aware builds available on request
- Sheen tuning for task-lighting environments
- Colour zoning for traffic and workflow clarity
| System | Best For | Key Advantages | Typical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urethane Cement | Production, corridors, higher wear areas | Durable, long service life, strong tolerance to cleaning and wear | Excellent when you want fewer shutdown cycles over time |
| High-Build Epoxy | Back-of-house pharmacy, general controlled areas | Strong adhesion, seamless surface, good abrasion resistance | Often paired with topcoat for improved stain/scratch performance |
| Quartz Broadcast | Labs, clean corridors, wet/variable traction areas | Uniform micro-texture, better traction, repeatable finish | Texture can be tuned to match cleanability needs |
| Polyaspartic Topcoats | Fast turnaround areas, phased upgrades | Rapid cure, durability, strong finish performance | Ideal for nights/weekends and partial closures |
Detailing That Prevents Failure: Coving, Joints, and Transitions
In pharmacy and pharmaceutical environments, most “floor problems” start at edges, joints, and penetrations — not the open field. That’s why we focus heavily on detailing and substrate preparation.
Cleanability & Hygiene Detailing
- Integral cove base to reduce soil traps at wall-floor junctions
- Sealed penetrations at pipes, posts, and equipment interfaces
- Neat transitions at thresholds and room entries
Durability & Long-Term Performance
- Correct concrete surface profile (CSP) via grinding/shot blasting
- Crack repair and joint rebuilds before coatings are installed
- Moisture testing with mitigation options where required
Cleanability, QA Documentation & Operational Planning
Your flooring should support consistent cleaning outcomes and predictable maintenance. We provide clear documentation at handover, plus practical guidance so your team can maintain appearance and performance.
Designed for Daily Disinfection
- Closed-pore surfaces that clean predictably
- Options engineered for frequent disinfectant exposure
- Textures selected to balance traction and cleanability
Built for Real Operations
- Phased plans to keep critical functions operating
- Fast-cure options for nights/weekends where needed
- Written warranty and system-specific care guidance
Our Installation Process for Pharmacy & Pharma Environments
We follow a structured process designed to produce a resilient, hygienic floor while controlling downtime and jobsite risk. The exact steps vary by scope, but the approach remains consistent.
- Assessment & Testing — moisture (MVT), slab condition, pH (as needed), joint assessment, and access planning.
- Containment & Odour Planning — barriers, traffic paths, ventilation coordination, and safe staging for occupied facilities.
- Substrate Remediation — crack/spall repairs, joint rebuilds, contaminant removal, and base prep for adhesion.
- Surface Preparation — shot blasting or grinding to reach target CSP; thorough vacuuming for a clean, bondable surface.
- Primers & Build Coats — moisture-tolerant primers if required; build layers to the specified thickness.
- Topcoats & Detailing — finish coats for chemical/stain resistance; linework and zone markings where needed.
- Final QA & Handover — cure verification, walkthrough, warranty documents, and care instructions.
Need to stay operational? We can phase by room, aisle, or zone — and schedule nights/weekends with rapid-cure systems where appropriate.
Design, Wayfinding & Branding Options
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical spaces benefit from clear visual cues. We offer neutral base colours with optional banding for traffic flow, safety zones, or department separation. Sheen can be tuned to reduce glare under task lighting.
- Colour zoning for patient, staff, and secure areas
- High-contrast markings at thresholds and equipment alcoves
- Optional broadcast textures for wet traction zones
Maintenance & Lifecycle Value
Resinous floors reduce cleaning labour compared to grout-based finishes and help avoid recurring grout repairs or patchwork appearance. With routine care, they maintain a clean, professional look and consistent performance.
Daily & Weekly Care
- Dust-mop or vacuum to remove dry soil
- Auto-scrub or damp-mop with a neutral cleaner
- Rinse and allow to dry; avoid waxes and harsh abrasives
Long-Term Value
- Lower lifecycle cost than tile/grout in high-cleaning areas
- Periodic topcoat refresh to extend appearance and performance
- Localized repairs in high-wear zones during planned downtime
Pricing, Scheduling & ROI
Final pricing depends on square footage, system thickness, substrate repairs, moisture mitigation needs, and finish level. While high-performance resin systems can cost more upfront than thin coatings, they often deliver a lower total cost of ownership through reduced repairs, longer service intervals, and easier cleaning.
- Transparent, itemized proposals with alternates
- Phased scheduling for operational pharmacy environments
- Written warranty and system-specific care guidance
Case Snapshot — Hospital Pharmacy & Sterile Compounding Upgrade
A hospital pharmacy required upgrades in the compounding suite, secure storage, and patient-facing counter areas. We created a phased plan with containment and off-hour scheduling.
The compounding room received urethane cement with integral coves for durability and tolerance to repeated cleaning. Adjacent corridors and prep zones received epoxy build coats with quartz broadcast and a satin protective topcoat to improve wear and glare control. Each phase reopened with documented cure checks and clear care guidance. Result: improved traction, faster cleaning, and a consistent look across patient-facing and back-of-house areas.
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 selected for compounding due to durability and tolerance to frequent cleaning. For surrounding corridors and support zones, epoxy build coats with quartz broadcast plus a protective topcoat provide a balanced combination of traction and cleanability.
Can you upgrade areas in phases to limit downtime?
Yes. We build phased work plans (room-by-room or zone-by-zone) and can use rapid-cure options to reopen faster when appropriate.
How do you handle moisture vapour or existing tile?
We assess moisture conditions and substrate integrity, then recommend the correct prep, primer, and mitigation steps if required. For tile, we remove failing areas and mechanically profile the substrate to achieve the required bond surface.
Do you provide warranties and care guidance?
Yes. You receive a written warranty matched to the system and scope, plus clear care guidance for cleaning and long-term performance.
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