Commercial epoxy flooring in Ontario typically costs between CA$4.50 and CA$16 per square foot before tax in 2026, depending on the system, the size of the floor and the condition of the concrete. A 3,000 sq ft retail or back-of-house floor ranges from about CA$14,850 for a light-duty solid colour system to about CA$46,200 for a decorative metallic floor. This guide gives the real ranges from the Epoxy Boss floor cost calculator, explains why large floors cost less per square foot, and shows what to check before you award a bid.
All figures are pre-tax estimates in Canadian dollars (CAD), taken from the Epoxy Boss floor coating cost calculator in November 2026 for a commercial facility on sound concrete. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote after an on-site assessment.
Commercial floor coating prices by system (2026)
| System | 1,000 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft | 10,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid colour, light-duty | CA$5,850 – 7,150 | CA$14,850 – 18,150 | CA$40,500 – 49,500 |
| Solid colour, high-build / heavy traffic | CA$9,450 – 11,550 | CA$24,975 – 30,525 | CA$74,250 – 90,750 |
| Full-broadcast flake | CA$6,750 – 8,250 | CA$17,550 – 21,450 | CA$49,500 – 60,500 |
| Quartz broadcast | CA$9,900 – 12,100 | CA$25,650 – 31,350 | CA$76,500 – 93,500 |
| Metallic epoxy | CA$14,400 – 17,600 | CA$37,800 – 46,200 | CA$108,000 – 132,000 |
| Polished concrete | CA$14,400 – 17,600 | CA$32,400 – 39,600 | CA$72,000 – 88,000 |
| Floor preparation only | CA$2,700 (minimum) | CA$3,510 – 4,290 | CA$10,998 – 13,442 |
Pre-tax, CAD. Commercial facility, standard mechanical preparation (CSP 2–3) on sound concrete. Source: Epoxy Boss floor coating cost calculator, November 2026.
Per square foot at a glance
- Solid colour, light-duty: about CA$6.50/sq ft on 1,000 sq ft, falling to CA$4.50 on 10,000 sq ft.
- Full-broadcast flake: about CA$7.50 falling to CA$5.50.
- High-build solid: about CA$10.50 falling to CA$8.25.
- Quartz broadcast: about CA$11 falling to CA$8.50.
- Polished concrete: about CA$16 falling to CA$8, because grinding steps spread well over large open floors.
- Metallic epoxy: about CA$16 falling to CA$12; it is hand-placed and needs extra cure days.
Why a large commercial floor costs less per square foot
- Set-up is shared over more area. Moving grinders, dust extraction, mixing stations and a crew to site costs the same for 800 sq ft or 8,000 sq ft.
- Less material waste. Resin comes in kits that cover a fixed area. On a big open floor the full kit is used; on a small room part of it is often left over.
- Denser commercial concrete. Slabs poured for traffic and racking usually absorb less primer, so coverage per kit goes up.
- Long machine passes. Open floors are ground and rolled in long runs instead of slow hand edging around tight corners.
- Small rooms have a minimum. A washroom, clinic room or small kitchen still needs a full crew day. On our calculator, a 200 sq ft commercial flake floor is priced at the CA$2,700 minimum, and metallic floors carry a CA$7,000 minimum because they take three to five days to install.
Choosing the right system for each area
Most commercial buildings need more than one system. Customer-facing areas, back-of-house, washrooms and service bays each have different traffic, cleaning and appearance needs.
- Retail floors and showrooms: metallic epoxy, decorative flake or polished concrete that presents well and handles steady foot traffic.
- Restaurant kitchens and wet areas: textured quartz broadcast or urethane cement with an integral cove base, so floors can be washed down without water getting behind the edges.
- Offices, lobbies and corridors: grind and seal, polished concrete or solid colour systems that are easy to maintain.
- Automotive bays and dealerships: chemical-resistant high-build coatings that resist oils, fluids and hot tires.
- Warehouses and storage: solid colour or polished concrete with joint repair and safety lines. See warehouse floor options in Ontario.
Scope items that separate two commercial bids
Two bids for the same floor can be far apart because one includes work the other leaves out. On a 3,000 sq ft light-duty solid floor, our calculator shows how much the slab condition matters:
| 3,000 sq ft solid floor with… | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Standard preparation only | CA$14,850 – 18,150 |
| Old coating, tile mastic or carpet glue removal | CA$17,678 – 23,153 |
| Oil or moisture contamination treatment | CA$18,263 – 24,188 |
Pre-tax, CAD. Source: Epoxy Boss floor coating cost calculator, November 2026.
- Joint and crack rebuilding, priced per linear foot. See forklift traffic and floor joints.
- Safety lines and markings, priced per linear foot.
- Moisture vapour barrier primer on damp slabs, confirmed by testing.
- Cove base in kitchens, washrooms and food areas.
- Phasing: night, weekend or area-by-area work to keep the business open, and fast return-to-service systems where downtime is the main cost.
What to check before you award a bid
- Is the surface preparation method named (diamond grinding or shot blasting), not just "clean and coat"?
- Are moisture and hardness checks included or excluded?
- Are joints, cracks, cove base and line painting listed with quantities?
- Is the number of coats and the topcoat material written down?
- Is the cure time before foot traffic, vehicles and full service stated for each area?
- Is the quote pre-tax, in Canadian dollars, with the warranty terms in writing?
Planning around your business
Most commercial projects are installed around operating hours. Work can be phased by area, scheduled after hours or on weekends, and sequenced so entrances and key routes stay usable. Summer is often the easiest season for longer shutdowns; see why summer works well for commercial installs. Entrances get a textured finish and are planned with matting, so the floor stays safe through Ontario winters.
Taxes and currency
Our quotes are written in Canadian dollars and every calculator figure is pre-tax. HST applies in Ontario; the Canada Revenue Agency page on GST/HST rates lists the current rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does commercial epoxy flooring cost per square foot in Ontario?
On our calculator, from about CA$4.50 per sq ft for a large light-duty solid floor to about CA$16 per sq ft for metallic or polished concrete on a 1,000 sq ft space, before tax.
What is the cheapest commercial floor coating?
A light-duty solid colour epoxy system is the lowest-cost coating. For traffic, chemicals or forklifts, a high-build system usually lasts longer and costs less over the life of the floor.
Is polished concrete cheaper than epoxy?
On small floors, no. On large open floors, polished concrete becomes competitive, at about CA$8 per sq ft on 10,000 sq ft on our calculator, and it has no coating to wear through.
Can you work while my business is open?
Yes. Most projects are phased by area or scheduled after hours so that entrances and key routes stay open.
Get a written commercial quote
Epoxy Boss installs commercial floors across the GTA, York Region, Simcoe County, Halton, Durham and Muskoka. Start with an instant range on our floor cost calculator, see our commercial flooring work, call (905) 775-5901, or book a free floor assessment for a written quote in Canadian dollars.
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