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What Different Industrial Flooring Types are Available?

Industrial floors fall into a handful of families: resin coatings, resin screeds, polyurethane systems, polished or sealed concrete, and sheet materials such as vinyl. Each behaves differently under load, temperature, chemicals and cleaning regimes, and the wrong choice usually shows up within a year or two rather than at handover. UltraSyntec has specified and installed

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Floor coating project
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What’s the Best Resin Flooring?

The UltraSyntec team is often asked what, in our opinion as specialist resin flooring specifiers and installers, is the best resin system to choose. There is no simple answer. The best solution will depend on various variables, including the condition of the existing concrete flooring or substrate and the environment in which the floor will

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Floor drainage installed at Regal Foods
Food & Beverage

What Do We Mean By Food Grade Flooring?

Choosing the right food grade flooring solution for environments where food processing and production are carried out is a vitally important consideration regarding hygiene, safety and efficient processes. Cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations are paramount, covering not just production and manufacturing areas but also commercial kitchens, breweries, distilleries, bakeries, dairies and wineries. For

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Multi-coloured self smoothing system for Alco
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Why Warehouse Floor Marking is Vital for Safety in Industry

Workplaces are often hazardous locations. In 2023/24, there were 138 workers killed in work-related accidents, and 561,000 working people sustained an injury at work, according to the Labour Force Survey. Warehouses are busy spaces with a continuous flow of both pedestrian and wheeled heavy traffic and can be a potential hot spot for accidents. UltraSyntecs warehouse

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Red resin screed flooring
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Resin Screeds Vs Resin Coatings: What’s the difference?

The short answer is build-up. A resin screed is a heavy, trowel- or pump-applied layer that rebuilds the floor surface and carries load, impact and thermal shock. A resin coating is a thinner protective film applied over a sound concrete slab to seal it and make it easier to clean. Which one your building needs

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Coved skirting at Compleat Foods
Food & Beverage

What Is Coved Skirting? (Epoxy & Resin Explained)

Coved skirting is a curved transition between the floor and wall, typically installed using epoxy or resin flooring systems to create a seamless, hygienic finish. Industrial use Deep cleaning is vital in many manufacturing, production, and packaging environments, particularly those related to food and beverages. Paying particular attention to corners, junctions, edges and areas where

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Guide to resin flooring
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A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Resin Flooring

When it comes to protecting your floors, you need a reliable, affordable option that will last. There are plenty of flooring coating options out there, but they can be expensive and dangerous to apply by yourself. Resin floor coatings are one of the best floor coating options available. Affordable, durable, and easy to apply, resin

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