Resin Floors

It depends on the selected cycle. The range varies from a few tenths of a millimetre (film) up to screeds more than 1 centimetre thick. In most cases the thickness is about 2-3 mm, useful in avoiding potential problems with heights or the need to adjust thresholds and entry doors.

It depends on the selected cycle. The cost ranges from a few Euros for an impregnation up to a few hundred Euros for vitrified artistic decorative solutions. In the industrial sector, given the large spaces and less demanding aesthetic requirements, the cost rarely exceeds €50-60/m² for a standard solution, while in the residential-commercial sector, the threshold sits a little higher up.
The correct price can only be communicated by the installer following an onsite inspection and the definition of the most suitable cycle. Generally speaking, in terms of cost, resin floors can be compared to beautiful porcelain stone or good quality timber floors.

On any surface that’s clean, firm and cohesive. The substrate must satisfy compressive strength requirements, given that the resinous layer doesn’t have its own body and is therefore unable to mitigate this deficiency on its own. Moreover, the substrate must be fully cured, that is, have terminated the shrinkage phase resulting from the drying process: covering a screed that hasn’t yet fully cured will cause cracking in the resin due to the excessive movement of the substrate. Finally, the cohesion of the substrate is important because the resin, as it catalyses, tends to shrink and “tear” the non-aggregated areas of the surface.

Yes, absolutely. This is one of the strong points of resin floors. The low application thickness, strong adhesion to the substrate, the elimination of pre-existing joints, often mean it is more cost efficient not to demolish the old floor, but rather cover it with resin. In any case, it is important to carefully assess the adhesion of the tiles or natural stone to the substrate: large areas of low adhesion (empty sound) require special treatment before applying the resin.

It is important to select resinous cycles suited to the presence of damp. The correct assessment of the rising damp or damp substrate is a necessary condition in order to avoid the bubbling, swelling and detachment of the resin. Likewise, it is important to continuously monitor the ambient humidity during application. Once the catalysis of the resinous material is finished, damp and/or water deposits will no longer be a problem.

Yes, absolutely. Resin, due to its low thickness and high thermal conductivity, is one of the best solutions to conduct the greatest amount of heat from the floor to the living environment.

It depends on the type of resin and selected application cycle. Some solutions are so resistant that they are even used in the most demanding industrial contexts, while others of lesser quality (with overly simplified formulas) offer scarce performance. On average, quality resinous cycles offer excellent resistance to impact and wear and do not require any particular attention by the Client.

It depends on the selected cycle, the ambient conditions and the substrate. Using specific products, it rarely takes longer than 5-6 days.

It depends on the cycle used. Some products are normally set to light foot traffic by the next day, although maximum compressive strength and scratch-resistance is achieved after 3 to 7 days.