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Knowledge

Practical notes on specifying and commissioning seamless resin floors: choosing a system, preparing the substrate, slip resistance, hygienic detailing, planning and maintenance.

Systems explained

Choosing between epoxy, polyurethane and PU cementHow epoxy, polyurethane and PU cement differ in practice, and which conditions in a building should decide between them.4 minute read
Thermal shock: what steam cleaning does to a floorWhy rapid temperature change breaks the bond between resin and concrete, and which systems tolerate hot cleaning.4 minute read

Substrate and preparation

Why the substrate decides the floorWhy residual moisture, tensile strength and surface profile of the concrete set the limits on any resin system laid over it.4 minute read

Safety and hygiene

Projects in practice

Planning a floor around a running production lineHow to phase, isolate and sequence resin flooring work so that production continues while the floor is replaced.4 minute read

Standards and documents

How to read a floor system data sheetWhich figures on a resin floor data sheet carry real weight, which are test conditions, and what to ask when a value is missing.4 minute read

Maintenance and lifespan

Keeping a resin floor in serviceHow cleaning method, wear layer renewal and early repair determine how long a resin floor lasts before it needs replacing.4 minute read

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