Epoxy Flooring Company in Toronto
Epoxy Floor Coating Installers With Real Experience
As one of the premier epoxy flooring companies in Toronto, The City Painters’ partner company Toronto Epoxy Pros has knowledgeable staff here to guide you through each step of your epoxy flooring project. They can assess your unique area and space needs, and determine if epoxy is the right material for your floor.
For larger spaces or commercial buildings, epoxy is often a solid choice for a floor material because:
- It’s durable, so it will last a long time without needing repairs
- It’s safe because it resists mold, mildew, bacteria, and electricity
- It’s very easy to clean, making it low-maintenance
All of these things typically make epoxy the more cost-effective solution in the long run.
Epoxy Flooring Services
Epoxy Floor Installation
Get An Epoxy Floor Installed Right the First Time
Installing an epoxy floor properly requires thorough preparation work: patching underlying floor damage, grinding the floor surface, and vacuuming up any debris. At The City Painters, we make sure to do all these tasks in advance so the installation goes smoothly. And that means you can get back to using your floor faster.
Epoxy Floor Repair
Don’t Replace Your Epoxy Floor; Fix It Instead
Though epoxy floors are durable, they can still get damaged – especially if they weren’t installed correctly to begin with. The City Painters can help if your epoxy floor is cracked, isn’t level, needs to be smoothed out, or has other problems caused by a bad installation job. We can work to salvage the floor so you don’t have to install an entirely new one.
Polished Concrete
A Comparable Alternative to Epoxy
Sometimes epoxy won’t always be the right flooring material for your space. If you need a smooth, durable, easy-to-clean, environmentally-friendly, and economical alternative to an epoxy floor for a very large surface area, we can install a polished concrete floor instead.
Concrete Repair & Installation
Make Your Concrete Floors Like New Again
Our expert concrete contractors can help fix up your existing concrete floors so you don’t have to replace them. We can mill, scarify, shave, seal, and fill your concrete floors to smooth them out, increase their grip, level them out, and even give them extra protection against damage.
What Areas Are Best for Epoxy Floors?
How to Choose an Epoxy Floor Installer
Insured, Accredited, & Well-Reviewed
You want proof that an epoxy floor installer knows how to do the job right, so they should have evidence such as photos of completed projects – preferably ones that are similar in scope to yours. They should also have client reviews and testimonials on what the experience was like working with them on those projects. Above all, though, they need to have liability insurance so that you and your property are protected if something gets damaged or someone gets hurt.
Expert Recommendations
Installers should know what kinds of floor materials work best in different situations. So they should be able to analyze the type and purpose of the building (or part of it) you want a floor installed in, and tell you if epoxy is the best material for that space. They should also be honest with you if a different material - such as polished concrete for example - would be a better option. If epoxy is the right choice, installers should also be able to assess the condition of the current floor to tell if any initial repair work needs to be done before laying down the epoxy coating.
Reliable Quoting & Pricing
A good epoxy floor installer should know the right questions to ask about your project in order to give you the fairest estimate possible. How much square footage are you looking to cover? What material(s) is the floor currently made out of? Does the floor have any pre-existing damage that will need to be repaired before the epoxy can be poured? The installer should be able to take all this information into account and offer an accurate price range – and eventually a direct quote – before you agree to hire them.
Why Work with the City Painters for Epoxy?
Fully Insured & WSIB-Certified
All of our epoxy flooring jobs come with a minimum of $2 million worth of liability insurance. In addition, we’re certified by the WSIB. So if something goes wrong with your project – whether that’s property being damaged or someone getting hurt – we’re prepared to make it right.
We’re Epoxy Installation Experts
Some contractors are painting specialists who do epoxy flooring on the side. We aren’t one of them. We have a dedicated epoxy flooring team that knows the process inside and out, so you can rest assured that your project will be done properly the first time.
Fair Epoxy Floor Installation Prices
We have a reputation for installing quality epoxy flooring in Toronto and the surrounding area. That’s why we’ve been picked to work on some major local projects – including renovations at the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team!
Recommendations That You Can Trust
Not all epoxy flooring jobs are the same. Depending on your particular circumstances, a specific type of epoxy may be better suited, or it may need to be polished a certain way. Our expert team can evaluate your scenario and advise you on what will work best.
Quick & Efficient Installation
When you’re installing new floors in your building, you want to avoid disrupting your normal operations as much as possible. Most of our epoxy applications only take up to 2 days. Drying time is also relatively short, with normal foot traffic usually able to resume within 24 hours, and heavy machinery use within 48 hours.
Our Epoxy Product Suppliers
We use epoxy from PUR Epoxy and MPC Coatings, two suppliers known for their commercial-grade epoxies and other specialized floor coatings. They’re non-flammable and environmentally-friendly, and have zero-VOC (volatile organic compound) options. This makes them great for industrial or commercial buildings where health and safety are of the utmost importance.
Epoxy Colour Options
What colour epoxy you use for a floor depends on your objectives for the space. For example, you may want a safety-oriented one in an industrial setting that makes things easy to see and clean up if they spill on the floor. Or you may want one that contrasts or complements the colours in a commercial setting to add to the ambiance. Our experts will help you make the choice that fits your space!
Epoxy Flake Options
We can also install epoxy floors with “flaked” finishes if you’re looking for a more custom look for your commercial space. It typically costs more, but it gives you more options for creating the right “feel” – especially in a customer-facing area. We can help you decide if it’s the best option.
Non-Epoxy Products Available by Request
If you determine that epoxy isn’t the right fit for a floor you want to install, we have a selection of other flooring materials that may better suit your needs. These include:
- Polyurethane – Usually applied in two coats for a thick and durable finish. It’s a less expensive option, but can contain VOCs, and usually dries slower.
- Polyaspartics – Can penetrate deep into concrete for a thick, smooth finish. Resists scratches and weather conditions, but tends to be more expensive.
- Urethane – Is much less expensive, but doesn’t stand up as well to foot traffic or weather conditions.
If you want more information about these materials to see if they’re right for your project, simply ask when you call us for your estimate.
Epoxy Floor Installation Process
There are 4 stages to epoxy installation:
Patching
We patch any large cracks or holes in the existing floor. This ensures the epoxy is applied smoothly and evenly when it’s poured. Smaller cracks usually won’t pose much of a problem.
Grinding
Once we fill in the existing floor’s major cracks and holes, we diamond grind the surface. This removes any previous coatings on the floor, and opens up the pores in the floor material so the epoxy can stick to it properly.
Vacuuming
We use industrial vacuums to clear the existing floor of any dust and debris. This ensures a smooth finish when we apply the epoxy by preventing anything from getting trapped underneath it.
Epoxy Application
The last step is to actually apply the new flooring. We lay down two coats of our commercial-grade epoxy with rollers and squeegees to ensure a thick, smooth finish. The epoxy must cure for between 24 and 48 hours – depending on what kind of traffic the floor will get – before the floor can be used again.
Patching
We patch any large cracks or holes in the existing floor. This ensures the epoxy is applied smoothly and evenly when it’s poured. Smaller cracks usually won’t pose much of a problem.
Grinding
Once we fill in the existing floor’s major cracks and holes, we diamond grind the surface. This removes any previous coatings on the floor, and opens up the pores in the floor material so the epoxy can stick to it properly.
Vacuuming
We use industrial vacuums to clear the existing floor of any dust and debris. This ensures a smooth finish when we apply the epoxy by preventing anything from getting trapped underneath it.
Epoxy Application
The last step is to actually apply the new flooring. We lay down two coats of our commercial-grade epoxy with rollers and squeegees to ensure a thick, smooth finish. The epoxy must cure for between 24 and 48 hours – depending on what kind of traffic the floor will get – before the floor can be used again.
Epoxy Floor Installation FAQs
What exactly is epoxy?
Epoxy is a resin coating that is often mixed with a curing agent to produce a hardened surface that’s resistant to heat, electricity, and chemical reactions. This makes it a useful material for large square footage floors because it’s durable, and it can withstand wear and tear over a long period of time without requiring a lot of maintenance.
Are The City Painters insured for epoxy jobs?
Absolutely. Our epoxy flooring team is certified by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB). In addition, we offer $2 million worth of liability insurance coverage on every project. So if an injury, property damage, or other issue arises during a job, you won’t be on the hook for fixing it.
When is an epoxy floor the right choice for me?
Epoxy flooring is particularly useful if:
- You need to cover a large floor area, which could include floors in multiple large buildings
- You expect the floor to get lots of foot traffic, or have heavy objects sitting on or moving over it
- You want design options including colour, flakes, safety markings, or brand imaging
- You want a smooth, shiny floor surface that is easy to clean and maintain
- You want a floor surface that doesn’t conduct electricity and resists other contaminants
- You’re able to afford a steep upfront cost in order to save money in the long run
How long does an epoxy floor installation take?
The installation itself usually only takes 1 or 2 days. However, this mainly depends on the total surface area you’re covering, as well as how much repair and other prep work (e.g. grinding and vacuuming) we need to do to the existing floor before we actually apply the epoxy. Then the epoxy needs to cure for between 24 and 48 hours, depending on whether the floor is to be used for foot traffic only or for heavier objects (such as machinery and shelving with products on it).
What are the biggest features and benefits of an epoxy floor?
The main advantages of using epoxy for flooring are:
- It doesn’t take very long to install or dry
- It’s durable, long-lasting, and doesn’t require much maintenance aside from regular cleaning
- It’s non-porous, so it resists damage from spills as well as mold, mildew, bacteria, and dust buildup
- It provides great traction to increase safety and reduce slips or falls
- It can be customized to include safety markings, brand images, or colours and designs that complement the look of your space
Can’t I just DIY my epoxy floor instead of paying for an installer?
You could, but there are several risks you run if you don’t do a proper job. You could end up with a floor that has an uneven finish, or doesn’t stick properly to the surface underneath. This can cancel out several of the key benefits of choosing epoxy for your floor in the first place: safety, durability, easy maintenance, quick setting time, and resistance to the buildup of health hazards.
Instead, you can trust our partner company Toronto Epoxy Pros, which has 15+ years experience installing and repairing epoxy floors in the GTA and surrounding area, and can do the job for you quickly, efficiently, and for a fair price.
What does an epoxy floor installation cost per square foot roughly?
An epoxy floor costs about $5 per square foot. However, a number of factors can affect the price, including:
- How large an area you need to cover
- How much repair and prep work the underlying floor surface needs beforehand
- What colours or patterns you want to use
- Whether you need coves or additional coats
- How strict your timeline is
Generally, epoxy flooring requires a greater upfront investment. But this pays off in the long run, as the floor typically lasts for years and requires very little maintenance.