Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York are three of the most active epoxy flooring markets in the GTA. Together they represent hundreds of thousands of single-family detached homes — most with original bare concrete garage floors and basements that have never seen a coating. This guide breaks down what's happening in each area, what residents are asking for, and what to budget in 2026.
Epoxy Flooring in Scarborough
Scarborough stretches from the Kingston Road corridor east of downtown Toronto to the Pickering border. Its housing stock is dominated by detached homes built between the 1950s and 1990s — bungalows, raised ranches, and two-storeys with attached or detached garages.
Most Active Scarborough Neighbourhoods
Agincourt
High demand for garage floor epoxy in detached and semi-detached homes. Pre-sale installs common.
Birchcliff
Renovation-active area. Interior decorative epoxy growing alongside garage work.
Wexford
Strong garage floor demand. Many original concrete floors from 1960s–1980s builds.
Guildwood
Larger detached lots. Garage and basement epoxy both active, including home gym applications.
Highland Creek
Newer builds with attached garages. Standard flake systems most popular.
Malvern
Budget-conscious market. Full-broadcast flake over standard epoxy is the most common choice.
Scarborough property types: The average Scarborough detached home has a single or double garage. Many garages from the 1960s–1980s have 3.5–4 inch concrete slabs that are in serviceable condition with minor cracks — a typical prep profile for standard epoxy. These garages are ideal candidates for the standard diamond grind, fill cracks, full-broadcast flake system.
Common Scarborough Projects
- Pre-sale garage epoxy (1-car or 2-car) for listings in Agincourt, Wexford, and Malvern
- Basement epoxy for bare concrete floors in raised-ranch bungalows converting to home offices or gyms
- Industrial/commercial epoxy in Scarborough's industrial corridors (McNicoll Ave, Markham Rd)
- Driveway and walkway concrete coating for curb appeal
Epoxy Flooring in Etobicoke
Etobicoke covers west Toronto from Humber River to the Mississauga border. It has a wider range of housing types than Scarborough — from the heritage homes and Edwardian semis of Bloor West Village and Runnymede to the larger detached properties of Kingsway and Humber Valley Village, to the industrial/commercial zones around Hwy 427 and Rexdale.
Most Active Etobicoke Neighbourhoods
Bloor West Village
Renovation-active. Decorative and metallic epoxy for interiors alongside garage work.
Kingsway
Premium market. Higher-end finishes, metallic epoxy, and polyaspartic systems common.
Humber Heights
Post-war bungalows with good garage stock. Standard flake systems most common.
Etobicoke Centre (Islington)
Mix of residential and commercial. Commercial kitchen and warehouse applications active.
Rexdale
Industrial and commercial. Warehouse and food facility floors active in the commercial zone.
Mimico
Townhouse and detached mix. Garage and basement epoxy growing with renovation activity.
Etobicoke Property Notes
Kingsway and Humber Valley homes often have double garages with better-maintained slabs — these projects tend toward premium finishes. Bloor West Village has many semis with narrow single garages or no garage at all, shifting demand toward basement and interior applications. The industrial zone along Rexdale Blvd and Hwy 27 has active warehouse and commercial kitchen flooring demand.
Epoxy Flooring in North York
North York is home to some of the GTA's most active epoxy flooring markets — particularly along the Yonge Street and Don Mills corridors. The detached housing stock in Willowdale, Bayview Village, and Don Mills includes many well-maintained properties where homeowners invest in renovation and presentation.
Most Active North York Neighbourhoods
Willowdale
Highest demand neighbourhood. Detached homes, pre-sale installs, and renovation projects active year-round.
Bayview Village
Premium market. Metallic epoxy and polyaspartic finishes popular alongside standard garage work.
Don Mills
Post-war bungalows and ranch-styles renovating. Basement and garage epoxy both active.
Lawrence Park North
High-end renovations. Premium finishes and concrete polishing for interior applications.
Humber Summit
Detached homes with double garages. Standard flake systems predominant.
Jane-Finch
Commercial and warehouse applications in industrial corridor. Residential epoxy growing.
2026 Pricing — Scarborough, Etobicoke & North York
Pricing across all three areas is consistent with GTA-wide rates. There are no geographic premiums or discounts applied within Toronto's inner suburbs.
| Project | System | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1-car garage, standard flake | Epoxy base + polyaspartic topcoat | $1,400–$2,200 |
| 2-car garage, standard flake | Epoxy base + polyaspartic topcoat | $2,500–$4,000 |
| 2-car garage, metallic | Metallic epoxy + clear topcoat | $4,500–$7,500 |
| Basement epoxy (600 sq ft) | Epoxy + polyaspartic | $4,500–$6,500 |
| Basement gym (600 sq ft) | Epoxy + polyaspartic + rubber mats | $6,000–$9,500 |
| Interior decorative/metallic | Metallic epoxy, per sq ft | $8–$15/sq ft |
What to Look for When Hiring in These Areas
All three areas have a mix of quality contractors. A few things to verify before hiring:
- Diamond grinding, not acid etching: Ask specifically how they prepare the concrete. Acid etching is not adequate for professional epoxy systems. Only diamond grinding produces the CSP (concrete surface profile) required for lasting adhesion.
- Moisture testing: Particularly for basements in Scarborough (high clay-soil water table) and older North York properties. A contractor who doesn't mention moisture testing for basement work is a concern.
- 100% solids epoxy: The base coat should be 100% solids (zero VOC, high build). Water-based or low-solids epoxy is a budget product that underperforms for garage and basement applications.
- Polyaspartic topcoat: Not every contractor includes this — it's the UV-stable, hard topcoat that makes the system perform. Ask what the topcoat is and get it in writing.