Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical Flooring Systems

Flooring in pharmaceutical facilities plays a critical role in hygiene, contamination control, and regulatory compliance. Production areas, labs, and controlled environments demand seamless, non-porous surfaces that can withstand aggressive cleaning, disinfectants, chemicals, and constant traffic.

Abate & Associates installs industrial flooring systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, packaging areas, and support spaces across Ontario.

Where We Commonly Work

Pharmaceutical facilities are made up of multiple zones, each with different performance requirements. We install flooring in cleanrooms, blending and compounding rooms, laboratories, quality control areas, packaging and filling rooms, solvent and chemical storage areas, wash bays, corridors, change rooms, mechanical rooms, and equipment spaces.

Each area requires the correct system based on hygiene level, traffic, and chemical exposure.

What We’re Solving in Pharmaceutical Facilities

Pharmaceutical environments operate under strict hygiene and quality standards, including GMP and cGMP requirements. Flooring systems must support these controls rather than work against them.

Common issues we address include:

• porous or cracked floors that trap contaminants

• coatings failing under repeated cleaning and disinfecting

• chemical attack from solvents, cleaners, and processing materials

• damaged or spalled concrete in high-traffic areas

• joints and transitions that are difficult to clean and maintain

Systems We Install for Pharmaceutical Environments

We select flooring systems based on how each area is used. A pharmaceutical facility often requires multiple systems within the same building.

Epoxy Flooring Systems

Seamless epoxy flooring systems are widely used in pharmaceutical production areas, laboratories, packaging rooms, corridors, and support spaces. Epoxy provides a cleanable, non-porous surface with strong chemical and abrasion resistance.

These systems help support sanitation programs by reducing places where contaminants can collect and making routine cleaning more effective.

Polyurethane Cement Flooring

Polyurethane cement systems are commonly used in areas exposed to harsh chemicals, moisture, steam cleaning, or temperature fluctuations. These systems provide excellent durability and chemical resistance while maintaining a seamless, hygienic surface.

They are well suited for wet process areas, washdown zones, and spaces where long-term performance under aggressive conditions is critical.

Epoxy Trowel-Down and Mortar Systems

Epoxy trowel-down systems are used where existing concrete is damaged or where additional impact resistance is required. These systems create a seamless, monolithic surface that restores the slab while maintaining cleanability and durability.

They are often used in high-traffic or heavy-load areas within pharmaceutical facilities.

Decorative Flooring Systems (Support & Non-Critical Areas)

Decorative flooring systems are typically installed in non-critical or support areas such as offices, corridors, washrooms, change rooms, and administrative spaces within pharmaceutical facilities.

Quartz broadcast, decorative vinyl flake, and metallic systems provide a clean, professional appearance while remaining durable and easy to maintain. Decorative systems can be customized for colour, texture, and gloss level to suit architectural or branding requirements without compromising performance.

Concrete Polishing (Dry & Support Areas)

Polished concrete is a practical option for dry areas where a durable, low-maintenance surface is required. In pharmaceutical facilities, polished concrete is commonly used in offices, corridors, storage areas, and other non-controlled spaces.

Polishing increases surface hardness, reduces dusting, and provides a clean, professional finish while keeping maintenance costs low.

Drainage, Transitions, and Detail Work

Proper detailing is critical in pharmaceutical environments. Floors must integrate cleanly with wall bases, coving, drains, and transitions to eliminate cracks and crevices that can trap contaminants.

Abate & Associates focuses on correct detailing to support effective cleaning and long-term sanitation performance.

How Abate Works in Active Pharmaceutical Facilities

We understand that pharmaceutical operations often run on tight schedules with limited downtime. Our team plans installations around production, validation windows, and operational requirements.

This includes mechanical surface preparation, concrete repair and detailing before coating, and phased installation when necessary to minimize disruption.

Talk to Abate

If you’re planning upgrades or dealing with flooring challenges in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, laboratory, or controlled environment, we’ll recommend the right system for each area and install it with the preparation and detailing it requires.