There are three basic categories of resins used in industrial flooring applications which include Epoxy, Cementitious Urethane and Polymethyl Methacrylate. Epoxy is probably the most well known and popular of these three and consists of an epoxy and an acrylic (or urethane) base. Most manufacturers will produce their own epoxy base.
Epoxy flooring systems
Epoxy flooring systems are available in several forms and provide excellent sound reduction and impact resistance. They are also resistant to ozone, heat, ozone, and water. There are several major benefits to using a concrete slab as a flooring material; they are fire retardant, have a thick consistency and are slip and moisture proof. Although they do not provide much bounce to speak of, they are a fairly inexpensive alternative to hardwood or carpet. They can be installed on either a concrete slab or a plywood subfloor.
Cementitious Urethane
Another resin flooring system that is becoming more popular is Cementitious Urethane. It comes in two primary forms which are either a liquid or a powder coating. The difference between the two is that the powder coating allows architects and engineers to have greater design flexibility with the product because of its thicker consistency. Liquid coating systems allow more control over how the coating is applied.
Cementitious Urethane (Cementitious Urethane foam) is relatively new on the flooring scene. It is comprised of expanded polystyrene beads and a hardener that make it very strong and long lasting. Its unique combination of ingredients allows it to be extremely resistant to moisture and is resistant to ozone and heat. Because of its resistance to moisture, cements tend to be used for industrial flooring applications and Epoxy has moved to fill this niche.
PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate)
PMMA stands for polymethyl methacrylate also known as “acrylic” or “acrylic glass” It is used in creating products like Plexiglas, Lucite and Perspex. Classified as a thermoplastic resin, PMMA resin flooring is highly customizable for precise industrial needs, such as slip, chemical or electrical resistance.
It’s incredibly fast application and hardening (cure) time makes it different from other types of resin flooring, even at temperatures below 0°C. Due to its unique interlayer chemical bond, PMMA flooring is also easy to repair and upgrade. On the other hand, other resin floorings require complete replacement. PMMA resin floors do typically cost more than other resin floorings; however, PMMA resin floors are longer lasting and the time interval to first maintenance is considerably longer than any other system, an important consideration when comparing resin floor options.
In order for a resin floor to be considered durable, it must exhibit at least two desirable physical characteristics. The first physical characteristic it must have is that it is both rigid and durable. Other important characteristics it must possess include chemical resistance and hygienic properties. Chemicals and hygienic properties refer to how easy the product is able to resist, compromise and adhere to a wide range of chemical agents. A chemical or hygienic property is a physical, chemical or mechanical barrier that prevents the growth of mold and mildew.
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