Forklift aisles & turns
Review loaded equipment, wheel material, braking, turning and repeated joint crossings. Detail wear lanes and damaged edges within the scope.
Warehouse & distribution · Vancouver & Lower Mainland
Warehouse Epoxy Flooring in Vancouver, BC
Floor coatings for the routes that keep your warehouse moving.
Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs warehouse floor coatings for storage facilities, distribution centres and logistics operations. We review forklift traffic, pallet-jack routes, concrete joints and available closure windows before recommending the preparation and floor system.
Explore our Liebherr warehouse project
Approx. 18,000 sq. ft.
Liebherr warehouse and support-space project
Forklift routes
Wheels, turns, joint crossings and floor condition
A written scope
Preparation, repairs, floor build and return to use
Selected warehouse project · Abbotsford, BC
Liebherr.
A warehouse floor at working scale.
Approximately 18,000 sq. ft. across a completed warehouse and support-space flooring project.
Priority One completed this Liebherr project in Abbotsford. The photographs show the light-grey warehouse floor, overhead cranes, loading doors and a forklift within the facility.
For your warehouse, we assess the actual slab, wheel traffic, repairs and operating schedule before proposing a system.
View more Liebherr project photographs- Client project
- Liebherr
- Project location
- Abbotsford, British Columbia
- Approximate project area
- 18,000 sq. ft.
- Environment
- Warehouse floor and support spaces
Storage · Picking · Distribution
Specify the floor around the traffic.
Wear concentrates at turns, joint crossings and busy approaches. Review each area’s use before deciding whether it needs sealing, a resin coating or a heavier aggregate build.
Storage & picking areas
Match the finish to foot traffic, pallet jacks, stock movement, dust control and the facility’s cleaning equipment.
Receiving & dispatch
Account for grit, tracked-in water, dock thresholds and sunlight at open doors. Confirm traction and transitions between adjoining surfaces.
Walkways & staging
Include agreed pedestrian routes, staging zones and aisle markings. Coordinate the layout with operations before installation.
Have a racking layout or traffic plan? Send it with photographs of your floor and damaged joints.
Discuss Your WarehouseCompare the complete assembly
Warehouse epoxy flooring and concrete treatment options.
Compare preparation, repairs, installed thickness, texture and topcoat alongside the price. The system should follow the equipment, floor condition and exposure.
| Floor option | Where to consider it | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| High-build epoxy | Suitable storage, picking and circulation areas needing a continuous, cleanable resin finish. | Wheel traffic, slab moisture, preparation, installed build and compatible wear coat. |
| Aggregate-broadcast resin | Selected busy routes, turning areas and transitions needing a more textured wearing surface. | Aggregate, resin thickness, traction, cleaning effort and adjoining floor levels. |
| Resin mortar or heavier repair build | Localized surface rebuilding and demanding wear areas where the specified assembly allows. | Depth, bond, repairs, movement, terminations and the cause of existing damage. |
| Sealed or polished concrete | Suitable sound slabs where concrete appearance and dust control meet the operational brief. | Existing condition, stain protection, maintenance, traction and the difference between sealing and full polishing. |
A compatible polyurethane or polyaspartic topcoat can provide specified wear, UV or cure characteristics. It must be selected with the complete assembly. For a concrete finish, compare our polished concrete options .
Concrete preparation & warehouse floor repair
Protect the crossings.
Specify the whole floor.
Joint edges & movement
Assess spalled edges and the type of joint before choosing a repair. Where appropriate, a specified joint filler can support hard-wheel crossings. Movement joints need a functional movement detail.
Moisture & bond
Review existing coatings, weak concrete, contamination and moisture-testing requirements. Mechanical preparation and any moisture-control layer must suit the selected system.
Wear lanes & damaged areas
Map repeated turns, thresholds, gouges and worn patches. Agree removal and repair quantities before coating. A finish does not increase the slab’s structural load capacity.
Traction · Line marking · Maintenance
A floor your team can navigate and maintain.
Agree the finish and layout with the people who operate and clean the warehouse.
Warehouse line marking
Include approved pedestrian routes, aisle edges and staging zones. Confirm colours, dimensions and a marking material compatible with the floor and traffic.
Wet transitions & traction
Select texture around water, grit, footwear and cleaning equipment. Review samples where practical. No finish is slip-proof; spill removal and housekeeping remain essential.
Cleaning & future upkeep
Remove abrasive grit, use compatible cleaners and inspect busy routes and joints. Include care guidance and discuss local repairs or recoating as the surface wears.
Operating warehouse · Phased access
Plan from the last pallet to the first loaded forklift.
Phased installation may allow work in selected aisles or rooms while other parts of the facility operate. The plan depends on separation, stock movement, preparation, ventilation and cure.
A rapid-cure topcoat does not establish when the entire floor can carry loaded equipment. Confirm traffic milestones for the complete system and actual site conditions.
Review Your Access Window-
Before the work
Agree which areas close, what stock or equipment moves, available deliveries and temporary traffic routes. Confirm the assessed repair and floor scope.
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During each phase
Isolate the work area, prepare and repair the slab, install the specified build and record required application conditions.
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Before reopening
Set separate milestones for foot traffic, pallet jacks, loaded forklifts and cleaning. Complete agreed markings and handover checks before release.
Budget & written proposal
What does warehouse epoxy flooring cost?
A sound, open slab and a damaged floor beneath operating racking can need very different work. A useful quote identifies measured areas, preparation, repairs, the complete floor system and installation access.
Concrete & removal
Old coatings, contamination, moisture-related work, joint-edge repairs and spalls.
System & finish
Named materials, installed thickness, aggregate, topcoat, texture and colours.
Layout & details
Thresholds, transitions, floor markings and the approved traffic layout.
Access & phasing
Area isolation, work hours, equipment movement and repeated mobilizations.
Send a useful warehouse brief.
Include the city, approximate floor area, wide photographs, joint and damage close-ups, equipment types and the dates or shifts available for work.
Questions from facility teams
Warehouse floor coating questions.
Practical answers for warehouse operators, logistics teams and property managers.
Can epoxy flooring handle forklifts and pallet jacks?
Many properly specified epoxy and resin systems can suit warehouse equipment. Selection depends on wheel material, loads, turns, frequency, slab condition and joints. Confirm the complete assembly and return-to-traffic requirements for your equipment.
Is warehouse floor paint the same as epoxy flooring?
The terms can describe very different products and thicknesses. Compare the named system, preparation, repairs, installed build and wear coat. A thin painted film should not be assumed to provide the same performance as a specified high-build or broadcast resin assembly.
Can you repair local damage instead of coating the whole warehouse?
Local repairs or selected wear-zone work may be practical after assessing the cause and surrounding floor. Confirm bond, moisture, movement and transitions. A patched area may differ in colour or sheen from the existing surface.
Can new epoxy go over an existing warehouse coating?
Sometimes, if the existing coating is suitable, well bonded and compatible with the new assembly. Failed material, contamination or an unsuitable substrate may require removal. Assessment and trial preparation help establish the scope.
Can the warehouse stay open during installation?
Phasing may be possible where areas can be isolated and safe routes maintained. Stock movement, dust containment, ventilation and curing must be planned. Each work zone still needs the agreed closure and release period.
How long before loaded forklifts can use the floor?
There is no universal time. The complete system, concrete and air temperatures, humidity and equipment determine the schedule. Foot access, pallet traffic, heavy traffic and full cure may have different milestones.
How much does warehouse epoxy flooring cost in Vancouver?
The price depends on area, existing coatings, repairs, moisture requirements, the selected system, line marking and installation phasing. Photos and a site assessment help define a reliable written quote.
Discuss your warehouse floor
Your traffic.
A floor with a clear plan.
Send your floor photos, approximate area and preferred work dates. We’ll review the concrete, discuss system options and arrange a free site assessment.