One of the main benefits of industrial resin flooring is its durability. Resin flooring durability depends upon many factors, such as how it is manufactured and applied. Here’s a quick glimpse into what resin flooring and its legislation have to offer.
Car Parks
If you need something that can cope with heavy vehicle traffic, industrial resin flooring is an excellent solution. There are various grades of industrial resin flooring available, controlling their water-resistance, their slip-resistance, and their UV-stability. Consequently, a resin floor can be tweaked to the precise requirements of the car park. An added bonus is that resin floors are resistant to oil, can be cleaned with little more than a hose down with soap and water. Take a look at FeRFA’s Guide for Carparks for easy-to-read information on how to make your resin flooring effortlessly compliant with current legislation.
Hospitals
Resin flooring has long been the go-to choice of hospitals. This is primarily because of its unparallelled hygienic qualities, but its durability also plays a major role. Industrial resin floors can be manufactured to have excellent slip-resistance, which is crucial in the medical setting. Equally, resin is impervious to damage from chemical spills and harsh cleaning chemicals. Another benefit of resin flooring for hospitals is its overall durability, withstanding heavy use from both foot traffic and wheeled equipment. As such, researchers continually list synthetic resin as one of the best materials for hospital flooring.
Schools
Few floors have to withstand as much chaos as those inside schools. Whether they are being scuffed by shoes, scratched by chairs, dented by tables, or pounded by basketballs, school floors need to be top of their class in durability. High-grade resin, which is also non-slip and food safe is therefore ideal for school environments. An additional benefit is that resin floors are very easy to clean, and are resistant to bacteria, potentially helping to reduce the spread of germs. Long-life, heavy-duty, slip-resistant Type 8 flooring is the ideal industrial resin screed for schools.
Laboratories
Industrial resin is a firm favourite for laboratory flooring. In laboratories, the durability of resin flooring is tested to its limits with high temperatures and continual exposure to harsh chemicals. At the same time, laboratory spaces must be immaculately clean and entirely free from bacteria-causing microorganisms. In laboratories, it’s important to remember that floors are covered by BS EN 16205, which relates specifically to the volume of noise a floor can emit. Consequently, it’s worth considering polyurethane resin for its noise-absorbing qualities.
Food Preparation
Food preparation areas can put floors under incredible stress. Whether it’s the heat from ovens, vibrations from machinery, run-off from wet areas, or the continual use of cleaning chemicals, food preparation floors need to have a complete menu of durability. As such, the governing body for food safety, BRCGS, recommends resin floors for their adherence to multiple legislative requirements of flooring. You can check out our guide for more information, and also consult FeRFA’s guide to industrial resin durability.
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If you are considering durability as a primary factor in your choice of flooring, resin may be the answer. To find out more, request a quote today.
