Lunch & Wash Room Floor Coatings

Lunchroom & Washroom Floor Coatings in London, Ontario

Lunchroom & Washroom Floor Coatings in London, Ontario

If your lunchroom or washroom floor is stained, worn, slippery, or hard to keep clean, you are not alone. In London, Ontario, commercial lunchrooms, staff break rooms, washrooms, & restrooms deal with constant foot traffic, tracked in moisture, cleaning chemicals, spills, & daily wear. Over time, untreated or poorly protected concrete floors lose their appearance, become harder to maintain, & can create safety concerns.

We install professional lunchroom & washroom floor coatings in the London area that improve appearance, reduce maintenance, & help protect your concrete from ongoing wear, creating a cleaner, more durable surface for commercial interior spaces.

Lunchroom & washroom floor coatings are ideal for staff lunchrooms, employee break rooms, public washrooms, customer restrooms, car dealership washrooms, retail washrooms, janitorial spaces, & other moisture-prone commercial areas where cleanliness, safety, & durability matter.

Why Lunchroom & Washroom Floors in London, Ontario, Experience Issues

Many business owners assume these floors just need regular cleaning to stay in good condition. The reality is that lunchrooms, break rooms, washrooms, & restrooms experience a type of wear that is very different from other commercial spaces. These issues are common in car dealerships, retail stores, offices, industrial lunchrooms, staff washrooms, & customer facing washrooms throughout the London, Ontario area. Here is what typically happens:

Constant Moisture Exposure

Washrooms, restrooms, & lunchrooms regularly deal with water, spills, damp footwear, & moisture from cleaning. Over time, this can wear down unprotected concrete or cause old flooring systems to fail.

Slippery Surfaces

Smooth or worn floors can become slippery when wet, especially in commercial washrooms or lunchrooms where spills occur regularly.

Stains, Dirt, & Cleaning Residue

Concrete is porous. Without proper protection, it can absorb spills, dirt, moisture, cleaning residue, & stains that become difficult to remove.

Heavy Daily Use

Staff members, customers, service teams, & cleaning crews all put repeated wear on these spaces. This repeated wear can lead to surface dullness, abrasion, scratches, & visible wear patterns.

Failed Tile, Vinyl, VCT, & Old Coatings

Many lunchrooms & washrooms have old tile, vinyl, VCT, adhesives, or coatings that begin to wear unevenly, crack, or release under daily commercial use. Once that happens, the space becomes harder to keep clean & maintain.
If your lunchroom or washroom floor is stained, worn, slippery, or difficult to keep presentable, it is already telling you it needs the right commercial floor coating system.

Our Professional Lunchroom & Washroom Floor Coating Systems

We install commercial-grade systems designed for long-term performance in Southwestern Ontario.

Most of the floor finishes below are installed as part of a multi-layer epoxy floor coating system. By adding decorative flake, quartz aggregate, metallic pigments, or solid colour finishes, we can adjust the texture, appearance, slip resistance, and durability of the floor depending on how the space will be used.

100% Solids Epoxy Base System

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Polyaspartic Topcoat Protection

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Decorative Flake Systems

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Quartz & Solid Colour Systems

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Metallic Floor Systems

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Lunchroom & Washroom Floor Preparation in London, Ontario

Coating will often begin to fail without proper preparation, and this is where we set ourselves apart.

We do not take shortcuts by coating over damaged or contaminated concrete.

We correct it first.

Many lunchroom & washroom floor coating projects begin with the removal of flooring and adhesive, grinding, crack treatment, or moisture-related preparation before the new system is installed.

Common Commercial Floor Problems We Repair

Surface wear & abrasion
Staining & surface contamination
Pitting, divots, & minor surface damage
Failed coatings or paint removal
Glue & adhesive residue
Tile, vinyl, or VCT removal damage
Uneven concrete areas
Moisture-related concrete issues

Our Preparation Services Include:

Coating removals & concrete grinding
Diamond grinding to properly profile the slab
Shotblasting may be required for the proper concrete surface profile
Tile, vinyl, or VCT removal
Glue & adhesive removal
Concrete crack treatment
Surface repairs & patching
Moisture mitigation systems are used when the application requires
HEPA vacuum dust control

Without proper preparation, even the best commercial floor coatings will fail.

Step-by-Step Lunchroom & Washroom Floor Coating Installation

Every lunchroom & washroom floor coating project requires proper surface preparation to ensure the new coating bonds correctly & performs in a high-use commercial environment.

A typical installation process may include:

Removal of old coatings, adhesives, tile, vinyl, or floor coverings where required

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Diamond grinding or shotblasting to create the proper concrete surface profile

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Repair cracks, pits, & damaged areas

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Install a moisture mitigation system where required

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Apply epoxy basecoat

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Install decorative flake, quartz, or a solid colour system, depending on the selected finish

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Apply protective topcoat

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Final inspection & detailed clean-up

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Depending on the condition of the floor & the coating system selected, projects are completed using the proper preparation & installation process for long-term commercial performance.

What Happens if You Do Nothing?

Commercial concrete deterioration does not slow down on its own.

Surface wear becomes more visible
Moisture & staining continue to build up
Floors become harder to clean
The space can look older & less sanitary
Slip risks may increase in wet conditions
Odours can remain trapped in old flooring materials
Long-term repair costs often increase

Protecting your lunchroom or washroom floor early is often far less expensive than waiting until major restoration is needed.

Lunchroom & Washroom Floor Coating Cost in London, Ontario

Pricing depends on:

Square footage
Condition of the existing concrete
Extent of surface repair required
Moisture mitigation requirements
Flake, quartz, or solid colour finish selected
Slip resistance requirements
Edges, stairs, or vertical surfaces
Existing coating or flooring removal requirements

Each lunchroom & washroom floor coating project is evaluated individually to ensure the correct preparation & coating system is used.

Why Choose Railway City Epoxy

Clear Communication

We know one of the biggest frustrations in the trades is poor follow-through. We work to keep communication clear from the first call to the final walkthrough, so you know what is happening with your project.
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Family-Owned Accountability

As a family-owned business, our name is tied directly to the work. You are not dealing with a revolving crew disconnected from the result. You are working with a team that takes ownership of the process.
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Real Technical Strength

We do not just install coatings. We understand concrete preparation, repair, system selection, & how different products perform in different environments. That matters for long-term durability.
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Strong Preparation Standards

A floor coating is only as good as the slab beneath it. We put real focus on preparation, repair, & detail so the finished floor performs properly.
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Clean, Respectful Worksites

We take care to keep projects organized, minimize disruption, & treat each property with respect. Cleanliness, order, & attention to detail are part of the job.
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Long-Term Performance

Our goal is not just to make a floor look good for a short time. We want to install systems that hold up, suit the space, & give clients confidence in the result.
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Areas We Serve

We provide lunchroom & washroom floor coatings in London, Ontario, & surrounding areas, including:

What is the best floor coating for a commercial washroom or lunchroom?

That depends on the use of the space, moisture exposure, cleaning requirements, & appearance goals. Decorative flake, quartz, & solid colour systems can all be good options depending on the environment.

Are these floor coatings good for wet commercial spaces?

Yes. When properly prepared & installed with the right system, these coatings perform well in lunchrooms, break rooms, washrooms, & restrooms where moisture exposure is common.

Can these floors include slip resistance?

Yes. Slip-resistant additives can be incorporated where needed, depending on the environment & performance requirements.

Are lunchroom & washroom floor coatings easy to clean?

Yes. Seamless coated concrete floors are much easier to sweep, mop, & maintain than untreated concrete or failing tile, vinyl, or painted surfaces.

Can you remove old flooring before installing the new system?

Yes. We remove old coatings, adhesives, tile, vinyl, VCT, & floor coverings as part of the preparation process where required.

Can these coatings help improve the appearance of staff & public spaces?

Yes. A professionally coated floor can make lunchrooms & washrooms look cleaner, brighter, & more professional while improving long-term durability.

The railway city epoxy experience

We are proud of the relationships we build just as much as the floors we install. See what clients are saying about their experience with Railway City Epoxy.

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Upgrade Your Commercial Interior Space with a Professional Floor Coating

Your lunchroom or washroom can have a cleaner, brighter, & more durable floor with a properly installed commercial coating system.

Request your lunchroom & washroom floor coating estimate in London, Ontario, today.

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