Commercial Resin Flooring
Wandsworth

Resin floors have become enormously popular in recent years, offering homeowners an excellent alternative to things like laminate flooring, carpets, or tiles. At Epoxy Gang, we've seen

But the benefits of resin flooring aren't only confined to residential properties, as this amazingly versatile option is rapidly becoming a favourite for commercial environments and industrial spaces in Wandsworth

If you're a decision-maker in this area for your company, then it's time to take a serious look at resin flooring for commercial properties in Wandsworth and industrial environments to discover how your business can benefit.

What Is Resin Flooring?

Basically, it's a special mix of resin, pigments and setting agents that can be poured onto a hard substrate to provide a durable, stable and long-lasting floor surface.

Although there are several types, the polyurethane and epoxy resin flooring are most commonly used.

Of the two, epoxy floors are probably the more popular, as they have a greater compression strength and rigidity, making them ideal for industrial settings where heavy machinery may be used.

Why Choose Resin Flooring?

Why are so many people opting for epoxy resin flooring? The answer is easy - just take a look at the following benefits that it has to offer:

• Chemical resistance. Warehouses and industrial settings often need flooring systems that can cope with chemical spills. Epoxy resin flooring can handle spills, including fuels, fats, oils, acids and alkalis.
• Hard-Wearing. Industrial resin flooring is highly durable and able to withstand heavy use without letting you down.
• Low Maintenance. Epoxy resin floors are easy to clean and maintain. Spills and stains can be mopped up easily as the surface is impermeable. The durability of epoxy flooring means that you won't need to invest in expensive maintenance - your floor will last for at least a couple of decades.
• Multiple Colour Options. We have a huge range of colours available, and these can be made to match your desired scheme. You can browse our list of ready-made colours or work with us to create a bespoke design. Different finishes and textures are available for a truly unique design.
• Slip-resistant. Although the surface is incredibly smooth, epoxy resin flooring systems are less slippery than most others. We can increase this slip-resistant quality by applying an anti-slip coating for added safety.
• Cost-Effective. The average commercial resin floor installation works out cheaper than polished concrete, making it a worthwhile investment for businesses of all sizes.
• Seamless Flooring. Poured resin flooring sets into a single, impermeable shell that protects the substrate and prevents dirt and bacteria from accumulating, making this the ideal floor for medical facilities and food preparation/consumption areas.
• Sustainable. Epoxy flooring systems, in particular, have very green credentials: the materials are almost 100% of natural origin and can be recycled. Excellent news for any business that is keen to reduce its environmental impact. Concrete and cement, on the other hand, are well-known for their detrimental effect on the environment.

This highlights some of the many benefits of resin floors, illustrating their suitability for industrial and commercial environments.

Where Can Resin Floors Be Used?

As long as there's a hard surface (concrete floors, usually) to lay it on, you can install a resin floor in most settings! Here are a few ideas of where they might be suitable:

If you are considering your flooring options and your particular industry isn't mentioned here, get in touch, and we'll advise you.

How Long Does Resin Floor Installation Take?

Of course, it depends on the size of the project, but on average, you should allow about five days for completion.

Epoxy floors take around a week to cure fully but are generally safe and dry enough to walk on after around 12 hours. It should be ready for heavy use between 36 and 72 hours after installation.

The Epoxy Gang team will always provide detailed advice according to the conditions at the time.

Is A Resin Floor The Right Choice?

This is a reasonable question as you'll be investing money in any flooring project, and you have to make sure it's the right decision. We've listed the plus points above, and these present resin floors as being a perfect solution.

However, to reach a balanced conclusion, you need to know if there are any downsides to industrial resin flooring. The truth is that resin coatings can fail at times.

That's quite an admission from a company that installs resin floors! But at Epoxy Gang, we feel strongly that it would be wrong to hide the fact.

So, why do they fail? In our experience, these are the most common reasons:

• Badly prepared, weak, contaminated, damaged or incompatible substrates. The surface must be prepared correctly before installation. It should be strong enough to support the resin floor and as level as possible. A weak or unstable base will compromise the resin floor, causing it to crack or flake. The floor must be cleaned thoroughly and left to dry.
• Incorrect mix. The resin and hardening compounds must be mixed to the correct ratio, or the flooring will fail. Ratios have to be exact, and the mixing times must be followed to the letter. Mixing should always be done by an electric mixer, not by hand.
• Using The Wrong Primer (Or No Primer!). A primer creates a secure bond between the substrate and the resin floor which is essential to its success.
• The Wrong Conditions. Temperature, lighting and moisture content will affect the outcome to some degree. Moisture levels are of particular concern and could doom the project to failure from the start. Skilled and experienced resin floor technicians take all of these factors into account.

As you can see, this all comes down to the competency and skill of the technicians involved, which illustrates the need to hire a trusted company like Epoxy Gang to do the job!

Epoxy Gang Commercial Resin Flooring In Wandsworth

Installing a commercial resin floor properly takes specialist knowledge and skill, and this job can't be handed to anyone without careful consideration.

You need a company that you can trust to get things right the first time and to achieve the highest quality of workmanship. You deserve a professional Wandsworth commercial resin flooring company that guides you and offers support and advice after the work is finished. You want a company with integrity that fosters an excellent working relationship and provides competent resin floor technicians who uphold impeccable standards and provide competent service at all stages.

And that's why you should choose Epoxy Gang in Wandsworth.

Resin floors (and epoxy resin floors in particular) are a sensible way forward, offering a sustainable and affordable option that lasts for years and will create a favourable impression on staff, clients and customers.

When you're ready to take your commercial or industrial floor to the next level, get in touch to discuss your project and find out how we can assist you in getting the right floor for your situation.