What is resin flooring?

If you’ve been looking into a range of different flooring materials recommended for use in commercial or industrial projects, it’s likely that you’ve come across resin flooring.

Sometimes referred to as epoxy resin flooring, resin floors are highly resilient and durable and, with their versatility of finish and look, can be suitable for almost any use. From factory and production facilities to a polished retail outlet floor, garage floors to domestic environments, as well as automotive factories and many more heavy-duty industrial environments that require vehicular access and machinery use.

So, what is resin flooring – and could it be suitable for your premises or project? Read on to find out.

What are Resin Floors?

A resin floor is made from a hardwearing epoxy plastic surface, created by mixing together a selection of ingredients to initiate a fast and controlled chemical reaction. The chemical reaction creates an incredibly durable finish, which provides significant advantages, including:

• Increased resistance – resin floors are water-resistant, can withstand chemical spills, have electrical resistance, and are hard to stain.
• Excellent hygienic properties
• Being easy to clean
• Sturdiness to foot traffic and vehicles alike – including very heavy lorries and manufacturing equipment

Plus, because the resin floor is usually poured into place, it’s extremely quick to install – making it a very practical choice for quick construction projects and manufacturing or healthcare facilities that need to be shut down for the smallest timeframes possible.

Types of Industrial Resin Flooring

The term resin flooring can be used to describe a very wide range of resin flooring options, from specialist screed and flowable flooring to a relatively thin layer of floor seal or coating, depending on the circumstances each epoxy flooring needs to withstand.

Whichever resin floor you choose, it’s designed to create a durable, seamless surface with an extensive range of available finishes and custom colours.

The synthetic resin used in these flooring surfaces is usually either epoxy, polyurethane, or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) – which has given rise to a large selection of product names, including:

• PMMA resin flooring
• Polyurethane resin flooring
• Epoxy resin
• PU resin flooring
• Thermoplastic resin floors

The precise type of material used and how it is applied depends heavily on the performance requirements of the resin flooring in question.

The most common types of resin flooring include:

• A simple floor seal – a layer of epoxy floor resin poured over another type of flooring – makes cleaning and dust-proofing easier and creates an attractive, uniform finish that can be either matte or glossy.
• Thicker layers of flooring and multi-layer resin floors – are usually applied in heavier-duty environments due to their resistance to impact and wear and tear as well as inbuilt protection against harmful chemicals.
• Screeds and flow-applied resin flooring – these types of resin flooring are the most robust and can be filled with aggregates for greater durability and slip resistance.

Almost every type of industrial resin flooring can be created in the colour and gloss or matte finish of your choice. Gloss finishes are often preferred in retail environments due to their aesthetic, but matte options may be used to prevent slipping.

Depending on the type of flooring you have chosen, certain varieties of resin flooring can last for up to 12 years as long as they are properly maintained.

Who can Supply the Best Resin Flooring?

As the UK’s leading epoxy resin flooring providers, our specialists at Quest Flooring supply high-quality resin flooring across the country, in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Warrington, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, Sunderland, London, and in many other locations besides.

We are a certified member of the Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) and all of the products we supply, including resin flooring, polished concrete flooring, and a wide range of other industrial surfaces, are always of the highest attainable quality.

We also offer a bespoke installation process, installing resin flooring options almost anywhere across the UK. This service also includes a professional measuring up service and ensures you have the advice you need to be sure you have chosen the right resin floor for your circumstances and your chosen location.

For further information about our range of resin floor services, to discuss your industrial resin flooring requirements with us, or to request a quote, why not call us today on 01925 737 369 or send us a message using our handy online contact form – we’d be happy to assist you with your resin flooring solutions in any way we can.