How much does a commercial epoxy floor cost in Ottawa?

Published 2025-2026 contractor ranges put commercial epoxy floors in Ottawa at about $8 to $15 per square foot installed for commercial and industrial-grade systems, with lighter commercial systems starting at around $5 per square foot. Your quote will differ based on what the slab and the facility actually need.

Several factors move a quote up or down, and none of them rank neatly. Slab condition and the prep required to reach the right surface profile are one consideration. Crack and joint repair, removal of old coatings or adhesive, and moisture test results all affect the scope. If a moisture-tolerant primer is needed after testing, that adds cost the range above does not capture, and we found too few published prices to give a range for moisture-mitigation primers alone. System thickness, the number of coats, anti-slip aggregate broadcast into the finish, cove base linear footage, and whether the work runs after hours or in phases around your operations are further variables. Job size matters as well.

What Ontario rules touch this project

If your facility is a food premise, O. Reg. 493/17 requires the floor in food-handling areas to be tight, smooth and non-absorbent, and Ottawa Public Health asks to be told before a significant renovation; contact OPH before booking a kitchen re-floor to confirm whether your project qualifies.

Before any grinding, check whether old tile or mastic on the slab may contain asbestos and have it tested.

A fair quote should spell out the prep method and target surface profile, the moisture test standard (ASTM F2170 or ASTM F1869) and what happens if the slab fails, the specific products with their data sheets and safety data sheets, the number of coats and thickness, any anti-slip texture or cove base, and the closure window drawn directly from the data sheet. Ask for proof of liability insurance and references on comparable commercial floors.

Before you commit to a price, ask the contractor exactly what surface preparation is included in the quoted figure and what will be charged separately if the slab turns out to need more work than expected.