Guide
Warehouse Epoxy Flooring Checklist
This is a free, one-page checklist for planning a warehouse or distribution center epoxy floor. It covers prep, system choice, phasing, safety marking, and the questions to ask any installer. There is no email gate — you can read it, print it, and use it right now. When you are ready, call and we line up a free walk-through of your warehouse.
Key takeaways
- Prep and joint repair decide whether a warehouse floor lasts.
- Match the system to your forklift traffic and chemical exposure.
- Phase the install aisle by aisle so shipping keeps moving.
- OSHA-style line striping for forklift lanes and pedestrian safety is part of the scope.
How to use this checklist
Work through each section before you get a bid. It tells you what a real warehouse floor project includes, so you can compare quotes and ask the right questions. Print it and take it to your walk-through. When you are ready, call and we connect you with a vetted local installer for a free on-site estimate.
Surface preparation checklist
Prep is the number one factor in whether your warehouse floor lasts. Confirm each item.
- Grind or shot blast the slab to create a bonding profile
- Run a moisture test before coating
- Repair spalled expansion joints with polyurea filler
- Route and fill cracks before coating
- Remove oil and chemical contamination, or use an oil-tolerant primer
- Remove any old coating — do not coat over it
System choice checklist
Match the system to your traffic. A warehouse with 24/7 forklifts needs more than a light commercial system.
- High-build epoxy for general forklift and pallet-jack traffic
- Urethane or polyaspartic topcoat for extra wear and faster return
- Chemical-resistant formulation if oils or solvents are present
- Anti-slip texture at dock doors and wet areas
- Cure time matched to how fast you need the bay back
Phasing and downtime checklist
A warehouse usually cannot shut down. Plan the phasing before the bid.
- Coat aisle by aisle or bay by bay so shipping keeps moving
- Sequence around your dock and shift schedule
- Use fast-cure topcoats to return a section in about a day
- Plan traffic routes around the closed section
- Confirm night and weekend options if needed
Safety marking checklist
Line striping is part of a warehouse floor, not an add-on. Include it in the scope.
- OSHA-style forklift lanes and traffic routes
- Pedestrian aisles separated from vehicle traffic
- Safety zones, no-pedestrian areas, and hazard marking
- ADA-compliant markings where required
- Color-coded zones for storage, shipping, and receiving
Questions to ask any warehouse floor installer
Take these to every bid. The right installer answers clearly.
- How will you prepare my slab and repair my joints?
- Do you run a moisture test before coating?
- What system do you recommend for my forklift traffic, and why?
- How will you phase the install around my shipping schedule?
- When can I put forklifts back on the new floor?
- Is line striping included in the price?
- What warranty do you offer?