What is a resin floor? RSYN with seamless surfacing explains
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What is a resin floor?

So, what is a resin floor? Resin floors are practical and hardwearing flooring finishes for many environments. A resin floor is a hardwearing plastic surface, created by mixing a selection of ingredients to provide a highly durable finish. A resin floor is applied in a liquid form. It is then cured to harden,  creating a hardwearing floor finish.

Three main resin types are used to create most flooring systems: epoxy, polyurethane, and PMMA.

Each system has differing properties that are suited to particular uses. They have extremely flexible finishes, making them suitable for many different environments.

Types of Resin Flooring Available

To answer the question ‘what is a resin floor?’ we can identify three main resin types:

  • Epoxy Flooring – Epoxy flooring is probably the most well-known of the systems and is widely distributed within industrial settings. It is a thermosetting resin which means the system irreversibly cures. It comes in many forms from simple 2-pack epoxy paints to more durable flowable systems. It is the resin that has the longest cure time.
  • Polyurethane Flooring – Also known as ‘PU’ resin, polyurethane flooring is a thermosetting material, which irreversibly cures. It comes in a variety of forms from flowable to heavy-duty trowel-applied systems. Of the three resin types polyurethane offers the best resistance to high temperatures.
  • PMMA Flooring – Polymethyl methacrylate, better known as PMMA is best known as a rapid-curing resin flooring system. It is a thermoplastic resin that will soften again when heated, allowing the system to be easily repaired or recoated. It comes in a range of flowable, and trowel-applied systems.

Which Resin Should You Choose?

Each of these resin flooring options presents its specific advantages and disadvantages. These should be considered alongside the environment and performance-related requirements of the floor.

Learn more about resin and the three different types available:

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