Epoxy Flooring in Aurora: Shops, Offices, Industry & Homes
Commercial epoxy for Aurora's retail corridor & offices.
Yes — ConcreteShield installs commercial epoxy flooring across Aurora, including the Yonge Street retail corridor, historic downtown boutiques, and the employment lands near Highway 404. Low-VOC systems for occupied offices, premium metallic finishes for showrooms, and durable coatings for light industrial spaces. 2-year commercial warranty. Call (519) 778-1412 and we'll come out to look at your Aurora floor at no charge.
Aurora's Business Mix: Downtown Shops to 404 Industry
Aurora works on two scales. The old town centre around Yonge and Wellington is small, walkable and full of independent shops, restaurants and service businesses in buildings that have been renovated many times over. Out by Highway 404 and along Industrial Parkway, the buildings are newer and bigger: offices, warehouses, light manufacturing and the big-box retail clustered near Wellington Street East.
Those two worlds need different floors. Downtown, the challenge is usually the slab itself: uneven patches, old tile adhesive and narrow working hours, because most owners can't close for a week. Near the 404, the challenge is load and wear: pallet jacks, forklifts, delivery traffic and cleaning chemicals on large open floors.
So we don't quote one system for the whole town. A Yonge Street café typically gets a fast-cure, low-odour coating installed after closing, while an Industrial Parkway unit gets a thicker, chemical-resistant build designed around its equipment. Both start the same way: a free visit to test the concrete and see how the space is actually used.
What Aurora Floors Are Up Against
Older Homes Near Downtown Aurora
Around Yonge Street and Wellington Street, many homes and storefronts sit on older slabs that have seen decades of salt, settling and patch repairs. These floors usually need crack repair and diamond grinding before any coating goes down, and that prep is what decides whether the floor lasts.
Newer Subdivisions
Aurora's newer neighbourhoods have younger garage and basement slabs. New concrete needs time to cure and release moisture before it's coated, so on recent builds we moisture-test first and tell you honestly if it's too early to install.
Commuter Garages & Winter Salt
With so many Aurora residents commuting down Yonge Street and Highway 404, garages take a beating from slush and road salt every winter. A sealed, non-porous floor stops salt from soaking into the concrete and lets you hose the mess out instead.
For homes, see our residential garage and basement flooring. For businesses, compare our warehouse and retail flooring systems.
Which System Fits Which Aurora Space
| System | Compressive Strength | Foot Traffic Cure | Where It Fits in Aurora |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Build Epoxy | 5,000 - 7,000 PSI | 24 hours | Downtown shops and offices, clinics, showroom floors |
| Polyaspartic | 4,500 - 6,500 PSI | 12 hours | Yonge Street businesses that can only close overnight |
| Polyurethane Cement | 3,500 - 5,500 PSI | 48 hours | Industrial Parkway units, food prep, wash-down areas |
Where in Aurora We Work
Historic Downtown (Yonge & Wellington)
Older storefronts, restaurants and second-floor offices. Expect levelling, crack repair and evening or overnight work so you can open the next morning. Metallic and flake finishes are popular here because the floor is part of the storefront.
Highway 404 Corridor
Newer office buildings, big-box retail and business units on the east side of town. These are larger floors where downtime is expensive, so we phase the work by area or schedule it over a weekend, and use low-odour systems in occupied buildings.
Industrial Parkway
Workshops, contractors' yards, small manufacturers and storage units along the rail line. Floors here need impact and chemical resistance more than shine, plus clear safety-line markings for forklift and pedestrian routes.
What Epoxy Flooring Costs in Aurora
Typical Cost Range
- • Office/Retail Epoxy: $9–12/sq ft
- • Metallic / Decorative Finish: $13–16/sq ft
- • Light Industrial / Chemical-Resistant: $12–18/sq ft
- • Concrete Repair / Prep: +$2–6/sq ft
Your quote is written after we've tested and measured the floor, so the price you sign is the price you pay.
Installation Timeline
- • Retail/Office (under 5,000 sq ft): 2–4 days
- • Corporate / Large Space: 3–5 days
- • Industrial / Warehouse: 3–5 days
- • Foot Traffic: 24 hours after completion
Downtown jobs are usually done overnight or across a closure day; larger 404-area floors can be phased so part of the space stays open.
Commercial Flooring FAQs — Aurora
Does ConcreteShield serve Aurora?
Yes. We work across Aurora, from the shops and restaurants in the historic downtown to offices and industrial units near Highway 404 and along Industrial Parkway. We handle both commercial floors and residential garages and basements. Commercial work carries a 2-year warranty, and we're fully insured.
What flooring works best for shops in downtown Aurora?
It depends on the look you want and how long you can close. Metallic epoxy gives a one-of-a-kind, high-gloss floor that suits boutiques and salons. A decorative flake system is more forgiving with dirt and wet boots, which helps in winter. Polished concrete works well in older buildings with a sound slab. For most downtown shops, we do the work after closing so you lose as little trading time as possible.
Can you work in an Aurora office while staff are still using the building?
Yes. In occupied buildings we use low-odour, low-VOC coatings, grind with dust-extraction equipment, and work in sections or after hours so the rest of the office keeps running. For multi-tenant buildings near the 404, we can coordinate access, elevator use and noisy work windows with your property manager before we start.
What do you recommend for industrial units on Industrial Parkway or near the 404?
For forklift and pallet-jack traffic, a high-build epoxy rated around 5,000 PSI or more is the usual starting point. Where there's hot water, food prep or harsh cleaners, polyurethane cement holds up better. Most units also benefit from painted safety lines and a textured finish in wet areas. If you need to stay open during the week, we can schedule the work over a weekend.
How much does commercial epoxy flooring cost in Aurora?
Most Aurora commercial floors land between $9 and $15 per square foot installed. A standard high-build epoxy for an office or shop is typically $9 to $12. Metallic and decorative flake finishes run $13 to $16. Chemical-resistant industrial systems are $12 to $18, depending on thickness. Older downtown slabs that need repair add $2 to $6 per square foot. You'll get a fixed written quote after we've tested the floor.
How long will my Aurora business be closed for the install?
A downtown shop or office under about 5,000 square feet usually takes 2 to 4 days in total, but much of that can happen overnight or on your closed day. Larger floors near the 404 and industrial units take 3 to 5 days, often phased so part of the space stays in use. People can usually walk on the new floor after 24 hours, and full use returns in 3 to 5 days.
Do you work with Aurora landlords and property managers?
Yes. The gap between tenants is often the easiest time to redo a floor, because the unit is empty. We provide proof of insurance, work within the building's rules on hours and access, and can turn a vacant unit around quickly so it's ready for the next lease.
What warranty comes with a commercial floor in Aurora?
Commercial floors are covered for 2 years against peeling, adhesion failure and workmanship defects under normal use. With routine cleaning and a reseal every few years, a commercial epoxy floor typically lasts 8 to 12 years. We leave you written care instructions, which are handy if a landlord asks for them at the end of a lease.
Do you install garage and basement epoxy in Aurora homes, or only commercial?
Both. This page focuses on commercial work, but we also install garage and basement floors in Aurora homes. We offer flake, solid-colour and metallic systems for homes, with a 10-year warranty on indoor residential finishes and 5 years on outdoor surfaces. See our residential flooring page for details, or call (519) 778-1412 for a free on-site quote.
My Aurora home is a new build. How soon can the garage floor be coated?
New concrete needs time to cure and dry out before coating, and the right timing depends on the slab, the season and how the garage is heated. Rather than guess, we test the slab's moisture before quoting. If it isn't ready, we'll tell you and schedule the job for when it is, because coating a wet slab is the most common cause of peeling.
Can you coat older, cracked concrete in downtown Aurora properties?
Usually, yes. Cracks, spalling and old patch repairs are filled and ground flat before coating, so the finished floor is level and seamless. If a slab has active structural movement, we'll point that out during the free assessment, since a coating won't fix a foundation problem.
Also Serving Aurora's Neighbours
Newmarket
Just north on Yonge: Main Street storefronts, medical offices near Southlake and established family homes.
Richmond Hill
Just south: Yonge Street retail, office buildings and business parks along the 404.
King City
West across the township line: estate homes, farm buildings and village-centre shops.
Get Your Aurora Epoxy Flooring Quote
Whether it's a Yonge Street storefront, an office near the 404 or a unit on Industrial Parkway, we'll test your floor, recommend the right system and give you a fixed written quote. Most downtown jobs are scheduled around your opening hours.