When it comes to upgrading your space, whether it’s a high-traffic warehouse, a busy commercial kitchen, or even your domestic garage, resin flooring is often at the top of the list. Known for its incredible durability and sleek, seamless finish, it’s a high-performance solution that outlasts many traditional options.
However, because resin is a specialised product, several myths have surfaced over the years that can make people hesitant to choose resin flooring. At REME Flooring, we believe in providing honest, professional advice. Today, we’re setting the record straight by highlighting the most common myths about resin flooring.
Myth 1: Resin Flooring is Only for Industrial Use
The Reality: While it’s true that resin is a staple in factories and warehouses due to its strength, modern resin systems are incredibly versatile. Today, epoxy and polyurethane (PU) floors are popular in retail spaces, offices, healthcare facilities and domestic garages. With a wide range of customisable colours, decorative flakes and high-gloss or matte finishes, resin can be tailored to fit the aesthetic of any modern interior.
Myth 2: Resin Floors are Inherently Slipperly
The Reality: A common concern is that a smooth glossy surface equals a slip hazard. In reality, resin flooring can be safer than traditional tiles or polished concrete. During the installation process, we can incorporate anti-slip aggregates or textured finishes. This provides excellent traction, even in wet environments like commercial kitchens or maritime settings, ensuring your floor meets all Health & Safety requirements.
Myth 3: Rein Flooring is Prone to Cracking
The Reality: High-quality resin is designed to be resilient. Polyurethane resins, for example, have a degree of flexibility that allows them to handle thermal shocks and minor building movement without cracking. When cracks do appear in resin, it is almost always due to poor substrate preparation or DIY errors. By choosing professional installers like the team at REME, who utilise industrial-grade preparation methods like diamond grinding and shot blasting, you ensure a bond that lasts for decades.
Myth 4: It’s Just The Same as Floor Paint
The Reality: This is perhaps the most dangerous myth for your budget. Floor paint is a thin layer that sits on top of the concrete and eventually peels or flakes away. Resin flooring is a chemical system that bonds to the substrate, creating a thick, hard-wearing surface. While paint might look similar on Day 1, it won’t protect your floor from heavy machinery, chemicals or impact the way a true epoxy or PU system will.
Myth 5: Installation Takes Too Long
The Reality: Business downtime is a valid concern, but resin technology has come a long way. While standard epoxy takes a few days to fully cure, systems like MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) can be fully trafficable within hours. At REME Flooring, we work around your schedule to ensure minimal disruption to your operations.
Myth 6: Resin is Too Expensive
The Reality: You have to look at the “Life Cycle Cost.” While the initial investment might be higher than vinyl or basic concrete, resin lasts significantly longer (often 10-20 years). Because it;s seamless and non-porous, it’s also much easier to clean and requires almost no maintenance compared to tiles (no grout to scrub!) or wood. Over a decade, resin is often the most cost-effective choice.
Why Professional Installation Matters
Most of the horror stories associated with resin flooring, such as bubbling, peeling or unevennesses stem from DIY attempts or inexperienced contractors
At REME Flooring, we don’t just install your floors; we understand the chemistry behind them. With experience in both manufacturing and installation, we provide a consultation-first approach to ensure the system we recommend is the right fit for your specific environment.
Ready to see the truth for yourself?
Don’t let myths stop you from getting the most durable floor on the market. Whether you need a heavy-duty industrial screed or a stylish flake finish for your garage, our team at REME Flooring are here to help.
