In commercial and industrial workplace environments, epoxy resin floors are a popular flooring option because of epoxy resin’s broad range of desirable properties. However, because the topic of resin flooring can be complex, there may be some ambiguity about the fundamentals and nuances of epoxy floors.

What is Epoxy Flooring?

In a nutshell, epoxy flooring is a type of synthetic resin floor system that is laid on top of concrete substrates as a form of protection and decoration. The systems can comprise of several layers of thermosetting resin that are coated, trowelled or poured, and generally applied onto a concrete substrate. Once the resin layers completely cure, the floor system forms a strong and permanent bond, acting as an impervious and decorative barrier to protect the substrate.

Epoxy is probably the most widely known resin floor technology as a result of its good mechanical and chemical resistance properties. Epoxy floors can also be customised into a wide range of colours, styles, effects and decorative options.

However, there are different categories of epoxy flooring systems available for varied applications. Confusion is sometimes created when flooring terms are used interchangeably, eg. Coating = Flooring = Screed. This is not technically accurate since the different terms have their respective profiles and properties.