High-traffic floors for shops, warehouses, retail spaces, and light industrial facilities. Diamond-profiled concrete, commercial-grade coatings, minimal downtime — installed by the same crew that does it for residential, held to a higher standard.
Commercial floors face different abuse than residential ones. The variables that matter — traffic class, chemical exposure, cure schedule, and surface profile — all get dialed differently.
A warehouse floor sees pallet jacks, forklifts, and constant rolling loads. We select topcoat systems — including urethane and SC Poly — with hardness ratings suited to the specific traffic class, not just "heavy duty."
We default to polyaspartic topcoats on commercial jobs because they cure faster than epoxy. The right cure formulation — slow, medium, or fast — is matched to your conditions and schedule. Return to light foot traffic is one thing; forklifts and heavy loads require full cure, and we build the timeline honestly around that.
Every commercial floor gets diamond-ground to a minimum CSP 3 profile before coating — no exceptions, no shortcuts. Larger planetary grinders and industrial dust extraction run the full slab. Skip the prep, lose the floor.
We test the slab with a moisture meter on every commercial job. Slabs over 4.5% get an MVB FC/RC moisture vapor barrier before primer. We document the readings and keep them on file.
Auto shops deal with oil, brake fluid, and degreasers. Light industrial sees caustic cleaners. We spec the topcoat for your actual environment — not one-size-fits-all. T200 and urethane coatings are available for demanding applications.
Large-square-footage jobs get broken into zones so production doesn't stop. We coordinate with your schedule, respect operating hours, and confirm staging before we show up. No surprises on install day.
Not every system is right for every building. Here's how we think about it.
Clean, fast, durable. Polyaspartic topcoat cures faster than epoxy, making it the default for commercial spaces that can't afford extended downtime. Available in any colour with matte, satin, or gloss finish.
Quartz aggregate broadcast into the base coat creates a thicker, harder-wearing surface with natural slip resistance. Ideal for areas with heavy rolling loads, wet environments, or safety compliance requirements.
Full broadcast Flake with a polyaspartic topcoat. Common in auto shops and showrooms where appearance matters as much as durability. Conceals minor imperfections, hides tire marks, and holds up to vehicle traffic.
Poured thick and worked wet, metallic pigment creates a one-of-a-kind floor with depth and movement. Common in showrooms, retail, and reception areas where the floor is part of the brand statement. Sealed with T2000 clear for gloss and chemical resistance.
Every space has a different priority. We've done enough of these to know what matters for each.
Oil, brake fluid, tire marks, and heavy vehicles. Flake systems with polyaspartic topcoat resist chemical staining, hide scuffs, and clean up fast. We spec the right topcoat hardness for the traffic pattern.
Forklift traffic, pallet drops, and high daily volume. Quartz broadcast or solid colour polyaspartic with urethane topcoat. We phase the floor into work zones so operations don't stop during installation.
The floor is part of the first impression. Metallic epoxy is the go-to for showrooms and high-end retail — poured thick, worked wet, finished with a high-gloss clear. For spaces that want a cleaner look, solid colour with polyaspartic achieves the same impact with faster return to service.
Constant foot traffic, dropped weights, and rubber equipment. Quartz broadcast with silica sand additive for traction gives the hardness and grip the space needs without sacrificing the clean look.
Concrete dust, metal shavings, and caustic cleaning chemicals. We spec urethane or T200 topcoats for the chemical resistance profile, and document the moisture readings before any coating goes down.
Polished or solid-colour epoxy as an alternative to tile or VCT. Clean, seamless, and easy to maintain. We can match brand colours and finish to spec.
Same rigour as residential, different scale. Here's what the process looks like from quote to completion.
We visit the space, assess the concrete, test for moisture, and note any existing damage or contamination. You get a written quote covering system, scope, and timeline.
Planetary diamond grinding to CSP 3 minimum. Industrial HEPA dust extraction captures concrete particulate. Cracks, control joints, and spalls are addressed before any coating goes down. Preparation on a larger commercial floor requires at minimum a full dedicated day — sometimes more.
We test the slab with a moisture meter before any primer goes down. Readings over 4.5% get an MVB FC/RC moisture vapor barrier before primer. Results documented and kept on file.
Fusion Primer or MVB FC/RC is applied first, followed by the base coat appropriate to the system. We check wet film thickness and pot life windows through the entire application.
Aggregate or Flake is broadcast to rejection, excess swept and vacuumed before the topcoat is applied. For polyaspartic topcoats, ambient temperature and humidity are monitored throughout. We don't apply outside the product's window.
Return-to-service time depends on the cure formulation selected for your job — fast, medium, or slow — each suited to different conditions and scheduling requirements. We walk the floor with you at completion, confirm everything looks right, and hand over care instructions before we leave.
Surface preparation alone on a larger commercial floor requires at minimum a full day before a single drop of coating goes down. The total timeline depends on square footage, system complexity, and how the space needs to be phased. We scope the schedule during the site assessment and build it into your quote.
Yes. We schedule commercial jobs to minimize disruption to your operation — evening starts, weekend installs, phased zones. The plan is confirmed before we arrive, not improvised on site. If your space has specific access windows or operational constraints, tell us upfront and we'll build the schedule around them.
Commercial engagements make the most sense at 1,000 sq ft and above. Smaller commercial spaces — retail units, reception areas, small offices — are assessed individually. If the job is worth doing right, we're interested in talking about it.
Return-to-service time depends on which topcoat product is specified. XPS polyaspartic products are available in slow, medium, and fast cure formulations — fast cure allows foot traffic sooner, while medium and slow cure are used when extended open time or cold weather protocols are needed. Light foot traffic, vehicle traffic, and full forklift loads all have different cure thresholds. The window is confirmed at the quoting stage so your team can plan around it.
Yes. We document moisture readings, product batch numbers, application temperatures, and wet film thickness on every commercial job. If your facility requires a formal install record for warranty purposes or an internal audit, we provide it as part of the handover package.
A properly prepped and installed polyaspartic system in a commercial space should see 10–15 years under normal traffic before the topcoat needs attention. The base coat typically outlasts the topcoat by a significant margin. When surface wear eventually shows, the topcoat can be recoated without removing the full system — extending the life of your investment at a fraction of the original cost.
For heated commercial buildings, winter is not a problem. For spaces that are unheated or marginally conditioned, we run industrial heaters for 12 hours prior to application and select the appropriate cure schedule for ambient conditions. In cases of extreme cold — where temperatures can't be reliably maintained within the product window — we'll recommend rescheduling rather than risk adhesion. A compromised install costs far more to fix than a delayed one.
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