Versatile Resin Flooring for Multiple Sectors

Choosing Resin Flooring for Your Industry

There is no single resin flooring system that will be suitable for every building or application. The most appropriate material, thickness, and finish will depend on the conditions the floor is expected to withstand and how the space is used.

When considering resin flooring for a commercial or industrial property, factors may include:

• Levels of pedestrian, vehicle, and machinery traffic
• Expected impact and abrasion
• Exposure to oils, chemicals, or other substances
• Hygiene and cleaning requirements
• Moisture and water exposure
• Required levels of slip resistance
• Whether the floor will be installed indoors or outdoors
• Changes in temperature
• Desired colours, appearance, and finish
• The condition of the existing substrate

Our experienced contractors will assess your facility and its intended use before recommending different types of resin floor coating according to these requirements. Epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane systems, for example, offer different performance characteristics that can make them suitable for a variety of environments.

Industrial Resin Flooring

Industrial environments can place some of the greatest demands on a floor. Heavy machinery, vehicles, constant traffic, and operational processes can quickly damage a surface that has not been designed for the conditions.

Suitable industrial resin flooring can provide a hard-wearing, seamless surface designed around the needs of the facility.

Resin Flooring for Warehouses and Distribution Centres

Warehouse floors may experience near-constant movement from forklifts, pallet trucks, machinery, employees, and stock. They may also need to support heavy loads while remaining straightforward to clean and maintain.

Epoxy and polyurethane resin flooring systems can provide the durable surfaces required in demanding warehouse and distribution environments. Depending on the specification, they can offer resistance to abrasion, impact, and regular traffic while creating a smooth, seamless finish.

Resin flooring can also be produced in different colours to distinguish walkways, loading areas, storage zones, and other designated parts of a facility. This makes it possible to consider both the physical demands placed on the floor and the operational layout of the warehouse when selecting a system.

Resin Flooring for Garages and Workshops

Garages, workshops, and automotive facilities require high-performance flooring capable of coping with more than just vehicle traffic. Oils, lubricants, chemicals, tools, machinery, and regular cleaning can all place additional demands on the surface. A suitable resin garage floor can create a durable and easy-to-maintain surface designed for these conditions.

A full epoxy resin floor is arguably the better option for more demanding commercial workshops and garage environments. Meanwhile, a simple paint coating may be more appropriate for less heavy-duty work. The right choice will depend on factors including the amount of traffic, expected wear, substrate condition, and level of protection required.

Resin Flooring for Car Parks

Car parks need surfaces capable of withstanding repeated vehicle movements alongside exposure to dirt, moisture and, in some locations, changing weather conditions. Slip resistance can be particularly important in pedestrian routes, ramps, and areas regularly exposed to water. Resin systems can also be used to create clearly differentiated parking bays, walkways and other markings.

Where a project requires outdoor resin flooring, the system must be selected with its exposure to weather, temperature, and UV light in mind. We can recommend an appropriate specification based on whether the car park is internal, covered or exposed.

Resin Flooring for Aviation and Transportation

Aviation and transportation facilities can combine many of the demands found in other industrial environments, often on a much larger scale. Aircraft hangars, transport depots, maintenance facilities, and workshops can be exposed to heavy vehicles, equipment, oils, chemicals, and frequent operational traffic.

Flooring for these environments may need to offer:

• Resistance to abrasion and heavy traffic
• Durability under machinery and equipment
• Resistance to oils or chemicals where required
• Straightforward cleaning and maintenance
• Slip-resistant finishes
• Clearly marked operational and safety areas

A suitable epoxy resin floor or other industrial resin system can provide a robust surface designed around these requirements. The precise specification will depend on the activities carried out within the facility and the conditions the floor will encounter.

Resin Flooring for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Environments

Healthcare and pharmaceutical environments place high importance on cleaning and maintenance. Hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and associated storage or processing areas may require smooth, seamless flooring that can withstand regular cleaning regimes while providing long-term durability.

Resin flooring can reduce the number of joints and gaps present in the finished surface, making the floor straightforward to clean. Systems can also be selected to provide chemical resistance where this is required by the activities taking place within the facility.

Resin Flooring for Food Manufacturing and Commercial Kitchens

Food production facilities and commercial kitchens can be particularly challenging environments for flooring. Spilled liquids, oils, fats, food substances, and cleaning products may regularly come into contact with the floor. Surfaces can also be subjected to frequent washing, heavy equipment, high levels of foot traffic and, in some environments, significant changes in temperature.

A suitable resin floor can be specified to help meet these demands. Polyurethane and other appropriate resin systems can offer resistance to moisture, chemicals, and wear while creating a seamless surface that is straightforward to clean. Slip-resistant finishes can also be incorporated where required, helping to address areas where water, oils, or other substances may increase the risk of slipping.

Food manufacturing environments can differ considerably in operating conditions, so factors such as temperature, cleaning regimes, and chemical exposure should all be considered before the resin flooring system is selected.

What Type of Resin Flooring Does My Industry Need?

While certain types of resin flooring are commonly associated with particular industries, the sector alone should not determine the flooring specification. Even two businesses operating within the same industry may have very different requirements. This is why assessing the individual property, substrate, and operating conditions is an essential part of our job when helping you to select an appropriate resin floor.

How Much Will Resin Flooring Cost for Commercial and Industrial Properties?

The cost of a resin flooring project will depend on much more than the size of the area being covered.

Factors that can affect the final price include:

• Total floor area
• Condition of the existing floor or substrate
• Preparation and repairs required
• Type of resin flooring selected
• Required floor thickness
• Choice of finish
• Slip-resistant or other performance modifications
• Complexity of the installation

As a general guide, our projects start from approximately £10,000 for 100m². However, every commercial and industrial flooring project should be assessed individually to provide an accurate quotation.

Investing in the right system from the outset can also help ensure that the floor is appropriate for the requirements, rather than simply selecting an option based on initial price.

Why Choose Concrete Flooring Solutions?

With 40 years of industry experience, Concrete Flooring Solutions provides specialist flooring services for businesses and organisations throughout the UK. We install more than 180,000m² of flooring each year, and are recognised by the Association of Concrete Industrial Flooring Contractors. We’re also a member of the Resin Flooring Association, and our Constructionline Gold membership reflects our commitment to standards covering areas including quality management, environmental management, and responsible business practices.

Most importantly, we offer expertise in both concrete and resin flooring. For projects requiring a concrete base and resin finish, this means you don’t need to coordinate two separate flooring contractors. We can provide both elements of the installation, creating a single point of responsibility and a more straightforward solution from initial floor construction through to the finished resin surface.

We also use lean construction principles and sustainable systems and practices to help reduce waste and optimise the value delivered by our projects.