Built for the way you actually use the space.
Our industrial resin floors are built for the harshest manufacturing, processing and logistics environments. Multiple coats of high-strength epoxy and PU binders engineered for impact, abrasion and chemical exposure, with a seamless, easy-to-clean surface.
Heavy-duty flooring systems for warehouses, factories, manufacturing facilities and industrial environments.
An industrial resin floor has one job: keep the operation moving. Forklifts, pallet trucks, dropped tooling, spilled coolant, hot wash-downs, thermal shock at the pass. Every system we install is specified around how the space is actually run, not what a data sheet suggests in ideal conditions.
We work alongside plant managers, facilities teams and principal contractors on manufacturing, engineering, processing and logistics sites across the West Midlands. The build-up is chosen against load class, chemical exposure, cleaning regime and permitted downtime. Nothing is copied out of a template.
Key benefits
- Forklift, pallet truck and heavy plant rated build-ups
- Impact and abrasion resistance across production zones
- Chemical, oil and coolant resistant top coats
- Anti-slip aggregates for wet, oily and pedestrian areas
- Bay marking, hatching and safety line marking in one visit
- Phased installation to keep production moving
Our installation process
Every industrial flooring project follows the same disciplined sequence. Skipping steps is where floors fail — we don't skip.
- Step 01
Site survey and moisture testing
We attend site, take slab moisture readings (hygrometer to BS 8203 / BS 8204), assess existing coatings, contamination and joint condition, and confirm loadings and chemical exposure with your engineering team. The survey feeds directly into the specification — we do not quote blind.
- Step 02
Mechanical preparation
Concrete is diamond-ground or captive-shot-blasted to a CSP 3–4 profile depending on system thickness. This is the single most important stage; a resin floor is only as good as the key it has into the substrate. All dust is HEPA-vacuumed as we go.
- Step 03
Repairs and priming
Cracks, spalls, joints and any laitance are cut out and re-mortared with fast-cure epoxy repair mortar. A penetrating epoxy primer is applied to bind the surface, block residual moisture (up to 97% RH with the right primer) and lock in a bond coat for the build layers.
- Step 04
Body coats and aggregate
Depending on the specification, we apply either a self-smoothing epoxy screed (2–4 mm), broadcast quartz or a heavy-duty polyurethane screed (up to 9 mm) for high-thermal-shock areas. Aggregate is fully seeded into the wet layer for a monolithic build.
- Step 05
Line marking and demarcation
Bay lines, walkways, hatching, forklift zones and hazard markings are set out and masked while the body coat is still workable, then coated in a contrasting resin so the marking is part of the floor — not a paint layer that lifts under a pallet truck.
- Step 06
Seal and top coat
A chemical-resistant epoxy or aliphatic PU top coat is roller-applied to lock in the aggregate, deliver the specified slip rating (R10–R13) and give a cleanable, closed surface. Sheen is chosen to suit the environment — matte for glare-sensitive assembly, satin for visual QA areas.
- Step 07
Handover and sign-off
We snag the floor with you, confirm all line-marking against your layout drawings, provide the maintenance schedule and issue the workmanship guarantee in writing.
Where it works, where it doesn't
We're honest about specification. A system installed in the wrong environment will fail no matter how well it's laid.
Suitable for
- Manufacturing and assembly plants
- Warehousing, logistics and distribution centres
- Engineering workshops and machine shops
- Food, beverage and pharmaceutical production
- MRO facilities and vehicle depots
- Chemical handling and processing areas
Not suitable for
- Unheated external areas exposed to standing water and frost (specify PU screed or MMA instead)
- Substrates with rising damp and no DPM (requires remediation first)
- Timber decks and lightweight raised access floors without a rigid overlay
Advantages and trade-offs
Advantages
- Long service life — 15–25 years with correct specification and care
- Seamless, hygienic and easy to clean at scale
- Load ratings suit MHE, palletised storage and heavy production
- Integrated line marking removes ongoing repaint costs
- Can be installed in phases to protect uptime
Trade-offs
- •Installation requires the area to be offline for the section being coated
- •Full chemical cure takes 5–7 days before heavy vehicle traffic
- •Requires competent preparation — a poor grind will always fail eventually
- •Higher up-front cost than sealed concrete or single-coat paint
Durability and lifespan
A correctly specified epoxy or PU industrial floor will typically deliver 15–25 years of service before it needs anything beyond a top-coat refresh. Wear presents as slow dulling of the sheen in traffic lanes long before the system itself fails, which gives you a clear planning window for a re-coat rather than a full replacement.
The system's real-world lifespan is driven by three things: the quality of the mechanical preparation, the total dry film thickness across the build, and how disciplined the cleaning regime is. All three are things we set out for you at handover so the floor is looked after the way it was designed to be.
Curing times
Cure schedule at 20°C. Colder conditions extend times; heated cures accelerate them.
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foot traffic | 12–24 hours | Light walking in socks or clean shoes once the top coat has gelled. |
| Furniture return | 48 hours | Light furniture, tools and shelving can be reintroduced. |
| Vehicle traffic | 5–7 days | Hot tyres and heavier point loads once the polyurethane top coat has fully cross-linked. |
| Full chemical cure | 7 days | Chemical resistance, wet cleaning and heavy wear reach design spec. |
Maintenance and aftercare
Industrial resin floors are low-maintenance but not no-maintenance. The single biggest factor in preserving the surface is keeping grit off it — grit under a forklift wheel is what abrades a top coat, not the wheel itself. A daily sweep and a weekly scrub with a rotary machine and a neutral pH detergent will keep the floor looking and performing as installed.
We recommend a professional deep-clean every 12–18 months, and a top-coat refresh (a fresh 300–500 micron aliphatic PU seal) every 7–10 years in traffic zones. This is a fraction of the cost of a full re-floor and resets the sacrificial wear layer entirely.
Aftercare checklist
- Sweep or dust-mop daily to lift abrasive grit
- Scrub weekly with a neutral pH detergent — no solvents on epoxy
- Clean spills of aggressive chemicals promptly
- Use soft-wheeled MHE where possible in fine-finish areas
- Book a professional inspection every 12–18 months
Colour, finish and customisation
Industrial floors are usually specified around function first, but colour and layout still matter — they drive safety, wayfinding and pride in the workplace. We can match to RAL and BS colours, integrate corporate zoning, and lay out full traffic management schemes to your layout drawings.
Sheen, slip resistance and aggregate profile are all specifiable independently. A single facility can carry an R10 satin finish in assembly, an R12 broadcast finish on ramps and an R13 heavy PU screed in a wash-bay — all tied together visually.
Available finishes
- ◆Self-smoothing epoxy screeds (2–4 mm)
- ◆Broadcast quartz systems for enhanced slip and impact
- ◆Heavy-duty PU screeds (up to 9 mm) for thermal shock
- ◆Full RAL / BS colour matching
- ◆R10, R11, R12 and R13 slip ratings
- ◆Integrated bay marking and hatching
Send us your drawings, MHE list and downtime window — we'll come back with a specification and a phased programme.
Industrial Flooring — frequently asked
How long will an industrial resin floor last?+
With a sensible specification and normal cleaning, 15 to 25 years before anything more than a top-coat refresh is needed. Traffic lanes tend to want a re-seal at year 7 to 10 depending on MHE hours.
Can you install while we keep production running?+
Yes. We routinely phase installs by bay, aisle or shift so at least part of the operation stays live, and we work nights and weekends where the spec allows it.
What loadings can the floor take?+
Standard build-ups carry counterbalance forklifts up to 5 tonnes. VNA trucks, reach trucks in cold stores and heavier point loads get thicker PU screeds. We quote against your actual MHE list rather than a guess.
Will it resist coolant, oil and cutting fluids?+
Yes. Our epoxy and aliphatic PU top coats handle hydrocarbons, water-based coolants and most process chemistry. Concentrated acids or aggressive solvents need a specific chemical-resistant build, which we identify at survey.
How disruptive is the installation?+
Each phase is offline for 48 hours to foot traffic and up to 7 days to full MHE loading. Phased programmes keep the rest of the site running throughout.
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