Types of Epoxy Coatings

Q: Are epoxy floors slippery?

Epoxy can be slippery when wet, but anti-slip additives or flakes can be added for traction.

Q: Do you serve areas outside Vancouver?

Yes. We install epoxy floors across BC, including Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Langley, and Kelowna.

Types of Epoxy Floor Coatings in Vancouver: Choose the Right System for Your Project

Discover the full range of epoxy floor coating systems available in Vancouver, BC. At Priority One Flooring, we offer expert installation and consultation to ensure your flooring solution meets your functional needs and visual style—whether it’s for garages, industrial spaces, medical facilities, or high-traffic commercial environments.

Understanding Epoxy Flooring Systems

Epoxy coatings are resin-based systems (typically a mix of resin and hardener) that chemically cure to form a tough, seamless finish. Unlike simple concrete paint, architectural epoxy features high adhesion, chemical resistance, and abrasion toughness. Multi-layer systems often include primer coats, build coats (coating, slurry, or mortar), and a topcoat engineered for UV resistance or slip control.

Major Types of Epoxy Coatings We Offer

Each epoxy system is suited to specific use cases—below are the key types we install throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland:

Self‑Leveling Epoxy Coatings: Smooth, high-gloss surfaces ideal for garages, showrooms, and lobbies. Great for filling minor cracks and leveling imperfections.
Epoxy Slurry or Quartz Coatings: Resin blended with silica or colored quartz for a decorative and slip-resistant finish. Ideal for food facilities and retail spaces.
Epoxy Mortar Systems: Industrial-strength epoxy blended with aggregates to handle heavy loads, impacts, and chemical exposure.
Decorative Flake or Chip Coatings: Eye-catching finishes with vinyl or metallic flakes. Popular in garages and showrooms.
Anti‑Static / Conductive Epoxy: For electronics, labs, or clean rooms that require static-dissipative flooring systems.
Moisture-Control Primers: Used to seal damp concrete slabs and prevent delamination or bubbling in future coats.

Which Coating Is Right for Your Vancouver Project?

The ideal epoxy system depends on your space, traffic, exposure, and design goals:

Garages: Flake or self-leveling epoxy adds style, strength, and stain resistance to personal or commercial garages.
Warehouses & Manufacturing: Epoxy mortar systems are built for forklifts, machinery, and 24/7 industrial activity.
Healthcare & Food-Safe Areas: Quartz and anti-microbial epoxies offer seamless, sanitary flooring.
Retail & Showrooms: Metallic and decorative flake finishes offer style with durability.
Labs & Tech Spaces: ESD (electrostatic discharge) epoxy coatings ensure clean, static-safe work zones.

Benefits of Using Epoxy Floor Coatings

Durability: Epoxy floors can withstand high-impact use, from vehicle traffic to dropped tools and equipment.
Chemical Resistance: Protects against spills from oil, brake fluid, cleaners, and acids.
Seamless & Hygienic: Non-porous surface repels dirt, moisture, and bacteria—great for food or healthcare settings.
Slip Resistance: Optional textures or flakes can be added for improved traction in wet or greasy areas.
Custom Design: Choose from solid colors, flakes, metallics, safety lines, or embedded graphics.
Long-Term Value: Epoxy coatings often last 10–20 years with proper maintenance, saving money over time.

Our Professional Installation Process

Concrete Preparation: Diamond grinding or shot blasting to create a clean bonding surface.
Primer Application: Enhances adhesion and reduces outgassing from the slab.
Base & Build Coats: Depending on system, layers of coating, slurry, or mortar are installed.
Decorative Broadcast: Flakes or quartz are broadcast into wet epoxy (if part of the system).
Topcoat Sealer: UV-stable topcoat for protection, gloss, or slip resistance.