Epoxy resin is a marvellous material and is growing in popularity as a flooring material in domestic and commercial properties. Long-lived, versatile, and attractive, a resin floor can be adapted to spaces as varied as residential kitchens to wet rooms, gym changing rooms, and hotel lobbies. What isn’t so widely known, however, is that epoxy resin can be used to enhance the durability, value, and appearance of an existing flooring solution, such as a wooden floor.
Used together, the resin can protect your wooden floor from damage, increase life expectancy, and save you money on maintenance and cleaning. Read on to find out more.
A Strong, Protective Surface
The epoxy resin effectively forms a thin but tough protective layer across your wooden floor, making the boards highly resistant to scratches, stains, spills, and moisture. If installed properly, the resin coating will be barely visible and is usually no more than a few millimetres thick. The benefits of this protection are expensive. No more risk of a red wine stain still being visible 20 years later, or irreparable damage being caused to an expensive wooden floor by high heels, dog claws, or children’s toys. And you can relax the next time ‘that’ guest comes over!
Protecting And Enhancing The Beauty Of A Wooden Floor
Wooden floors are more than a functional system. A high-quality floor can be a creative statement in its own right, with every whorl, growth ring, and imperfection telling a unique story. An epoxy coating can enhance and preserve the natural beauty of wood, safeguarding it from UV photoaging, impact damage and scuffs, without sacrificing functionality. The resin coating also keeps out moisture, which can cause damp and rot in a wooden floor, as well as wood-eating beetles that could damage your flooring. You can also enhance a wooden floor with custom decorative finishes or colour stains, if you like, or an anti-slip finish to improve safety in moisture-prone areas.
Easier Cleaning And Upkeep
Wooden flooring can require a labour of love to keep clean and looking good, and even with the most stringent cleaning routine, dirt, food particles, and pet hair can quickly build up in the gaps between wooden boards. A resin coating makes your job easier, with a nonporous finish that prevents bacteria and mould growth, and making the surface more hygienic in areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
With minimal upkeep compared to a traditional, untreated wooden floor, an epoxy-enhanced wooden floor is less time-consuming and expensive to maintain, not needing polishing, sanding, or other routine chores beyond a simple sweep and mop down.
What Next?
For an epoxy resin surface to do its job at enhancing and protecting your wooden floor, professional preparation is essential. For example, gap filling and surface sanding is usually required for successful application. We recommend collaborating with an experienced professional, such as Advanced Resins, to ensure a quality result that gives you the finish you need without risking damage to your underlying floor.
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