If your industrial flooring solution isn’t up to scratch – maybe it has become damaged from heavy traffic and machinery – then this can be resolved by getting an epoxy resin layer installed. If left as it is, matters are only going to end up worse, and there will be a risk to employees.
Using a professional epoxy resin flooring installer, you will be able to find the perfect solution. They can correctly repair and prepare the existing substrate, and install the all-important resin layer.
Unfortunately, there are some well-known misconceptions and myths about epoxy resin flooring. This can even cause people to opt for other choices which aren’t as suitable – but this article should help clear things up.
- “Resin floors need replacing every couple of years”
Epoxy resin flooring is an extremely long-lasting solution – to say it needs replacing every few years would be entirely untrue.
Resin flooring systems can last well over 10 years, often without the need for repairs or maintenance. In an industrial environment, this is pretty impressive!
The reason why epoxy resin flooring lasts so long is down to its durability. They can withstand heavy vehicles, high foot traffic, heavy machines, and chemical spillages – things that are common through many industries. With the correct level of flooring, they can even be used for aircraft hangers!
- “You’ll slip on an epoxy resin floor surface”
Resin floors may be wonderfully shiny and smooth, but even so, they do not carry a high slipping risk. This is especially true if you compare a resin floor with other industrial floor solution. Polished concrete, for example, is an accident waiting to happen in food manufacturers.
If your industry is particularly likely to encounter spillages or has a moist environment, you can choose to add non-slip aggregates to the top layer of your resin floor. This will further enhance the non-slip properties.
- “Resin floors are not affordable”
Whilst resin floors aren’t cheap as chips, they’re definitely a cost-effective solution. It’s an investment for your business – there is no point paying for a substandard floor that will only need copious maintenance call outs, and potentially replacing after just a short period of time.
Epoxy resin floors will usually require one upfront cost, and then you won’t need to worry. Little maintenance would be needed if any, and if the case does arise, any repair work can be localised. That means that just a small section can be sorted without having to replace the entire floor.
