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What Different Industrial Flooring Types are Available?

Will Hoyle — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:31:49 +0000

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 ... Read more

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What’s the Best Resin Flooring?

Will Hoyle — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:18:27 +0000

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 ... Read more

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What Do We Mean By Food Grade Flooring?

Will Hoyle — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:15:43 +0000

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 ... Read more

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Why Warehouse Floor Marking is Vital for Safety in Industry

Will Hoyle — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:59:58 +0000

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 ... Read more

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Resin Screeds Vs Resin Coatings: What’s the difference?

Will Hoyle — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:30:34 +0000

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 ... Read more

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Resin Flooring Cost UK (Price per m² Guide)

Will Hoyle — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:48:13 +0000

The quick answer, including installation, is that resin flooring typically costs between £25 and £65 per m² in the UK, depending on the system, thickness, and installation requirements. Those are our own installed rates, not a market average. UltraSyntec has been laying commercial and industrial resin floors since 1996, and the spread comes down to ... Read more

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What Is Coved Skirting? (Epoxy & Resin Explained)

Will Hoyle — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:15:14 +0000

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 ... Read more

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A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Resin Flooring

Will Hoyle — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:35:21 +0000

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 ... Read more

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PU vs Epoxy: What’s the Difference and Which is Best for You?

Will Hoyle — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:08:36 +0000

PU (polyurethane) and epoxy flooring systems differ in durability, flexibility, and temperature resistance, making each suitable for different environments and applications. In practice, the choice is usually decided by temperature and chemicals rather than by footfall. Epoxy is hard, chemically resistant and cost-effective across most industrial and commercial buildings. Polyurethane tolerates thermal shock and movement ... Read more

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