Top 3 best solution for Industrial Floor Coating

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In today market, there’s a large variety of industrial floor coating available to choose from that would protect the screeding and concrete. On top of that, it would strengthen the safety and also further prevent any damage to the surface. Majority of the industrial sectors uses resin flooring due to its high durability nature and well known as one of the top industrial grade floor systems.

Most people tend to confuse when it comes to selecting the right flooring for their industrial area, as there are multiple types of resin to select from. Three major types of resins are polyurethane (PU), epoxy and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Understanding the various types of Industrial Flooring Coatings.

Epoxy resin flooring system.

It is well known and commonly used type in industrial flooring. It is popular due to its low priced and have extreme durability and scratch resistance. The outlook of resin is like a plastic but with a glossier look on the surface.

The advantages of epoxy flooring system:-

  • Chemical resistant
  • Impact resistant
  • Scratch resistant
  • Colour can be clear, customized and with other finishings
  • Easy to clean and manage

It is well known and commonly used type in industrial flooring. It is popular due to its low priced and have extreme durability and scratch resistance. The outlook of resin is like a plastic but with a glossier look on the surface.

Due to its high durability, it is the most suitable material to be used in areas such as warehouses and parking lots, as it can handle heavy trafficking and the weight of vehicles.

Polyurethane Resin Flooring system (PU)

Polyurethane / PU resin is a popular choice mainly due to its fast curing time. Faster curing time would mean that industrial production have shorter down time when applying the floor system. Appearance wise, PU resin looks similar to epoxy resin, with the gloss plastic appearance and have many common properties alike.

The advantages of Polyurethane / PU resin flooring system:-

  • Absorption resistant
  • Chemical resistant
  • Easy to clean and manage
  • Moisture resistant
  • Scratch resistant
  • Slip resistant
  • Extreme temperature resistant
  • Impact resistant

PU flooring most unique characteristic is its high temperature resistant. It is able to resist extreme high and low temperatures. However, its disadvantages is its very challenging to repair and sensitive to humidity hence requires expert installations.

Due to its temperature resistance it is suitable for areas such as commercial kitchens , freezers and food process areas, bakeries and breweries. 

Polymethyl methacrylate resin flooring system (PMMA)

Polymethyl methacrylate resin, known as PPMA is known as synthetic resin, is an imitation material.  The key advantage of PMMA is its rapid cure time, which could cure as fast as one hour. With professional assistance, this system can be applied overnight – reducing downtime for production.

Advantages of using PMMA flooring system.

  • Extreme chemical resistant
  • Rapid cure time
  • High durability
  • Quick repair
  • UV light resistant
  • Can be used on outdoor

In terms of appearance, PMMA have a less plastic-like in comparison with the other 2 resins. To be exact it gives the glass-like look  – hence also known as acrylic glass. The disadvantages of PMMA is that its much more costlier than the other resins.

PMMA resin floor systems usually are being used in health and scientific environment, such as labs and medical production and can be used for some food production areas.

In conclusion floor coating project

There are various type of resins floor coatings in the market, however the top choices for usage are epoxy, PU and PMMA. Each of these resin have their pros and cons and choosing the suitable floor coatings is heavily depend on the type of areas it will be applied on.

You can always consult Chemind Industries as we do provide various resin floor coatings and suitable system for your industrial space. Contact us for free quotation and consultation for your projects.

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