Selecting the Right Resin Pairings for Your Resin Flooring Project
Resin flooring is a durable option that can last for decades. But the type of resin that you use to create your floor will impact its strength and durability. Different resin types offer different protection and visual design perks, so you need to select the right resin pairings for your project.
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a great option for high-traffic environments due to its fast-curing properties. It’s also a good choice for laboratories or workshops that will be handling chemicals as it boasts enhanced chemical resistance and is able to handle fluctuating temperatures.
PU is another durable choice. It’s a little finicky to install though and is sensitive to moisture. It offers chemical and heavy-duty abrasion resistance and can be used as a base or top layer.
Unveiling the Beauty of Resin Flooring
Epoxy is a popular resin for both industrial and domestic flooring projects. It provides excellent chemical and abrasion resistance, can be paired with anti-slip additives and is available in various gloss levels for visual design options.
Aggregate can be added to any resin floor to provide grip in a workplace or commercial environment. This can be achieved with broadcast or trowel application methods. The broadcast application involves adding sand to the wet resin, which is then spread across the surface with a trowel. Troweling uses a finer sand aggregate and can be used to create decorative floors with text or other designs.
A clear or colored epoxy topcoat is the final element of a resin floor system. It protects the floor from scratches and dents, as well as providing UV protection for the integrity of the resin.