Epoxy vs polyaspartic garage floors: which is better? Neither epoxy nor polyaspartic is simply better; they suit different priorities. Epoxy is the proven, cost-effective workhorse that gives a thick, hard, attractive garage floor, while polyaspartic cures far faster, resists UV and handles temperature extremes better, at a higher cost. For most home garages epoxy offers […]
Author Archives: Surface Specialists
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Can you lay a resin driveway over an existing drive? Sometimes, but not always: a resin bound surface can be laid over an existing drive only if that drive is sound, stable and drains correctly and in practice that usually means good-quality tarmac or concrete in solid condition. Over a cracked, moving or poorly draining […]
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Resin driveway vs tarmac: which is better? In the resin driveway vs tarmac question, neither is simply better; they suit different budgets and priorities. A resin bound driveway gives a smooth, seamless, permeable surface in a wide choice of colours that stays low-maintenance for years, while a tarmac driveway gives a plainer, hard-wearing black surface […]
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Resin Driveway Maintenance: How to Clean and Care for Your Drive Keeping a resin driveway in good condition is straightforward: sweep it regularly, wash it with warm soapy water and a stiff brush, treat moss and stains promptly and reseal it when the finish needs it. A resin bound drive is one of the lowest-maintenance […]
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The Resin Flooring Installation Process Explained Resin flooring is installed in a set sequence: survey the substrate, test it for moisture, mechanically prepare the surface, repair and prime it, apply the resin system in coats and then seal and cure it before the floor returns to use. The preparation stages matter more than the resin […]
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Resin Driveways in Liverpool: A Homeowner’s Guide A resin driveway is one of the best surfaces for a Liverpool home because it drains well, resists weeds and gives a clean seamless finish that suits everything from a Victorian terrace in Aigburth to a modern semi in West Derby. Resin bound is the permeable option most […]
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Resin driveway vs block paving: which is better? In the resin driveway vs block paving question, neither is simply better; they suit different priorities. A resin driveway gives a smooth, seamless, low-maintenance surface that drains well and resists weeds, while block paving gives a traditional, repairable, individually replaceable surface in a huge range of patterns. […]
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Resin bound vs resin bonded driveways: what is the difference? The difference between resin bound vs resin bonded driveways is how the stone and resin are combined. A resin bound surface mixes the aggregate and resin together before it is trowelled out to a smooth, flat, permeable finish, while a resin bonded surface scatters loose […]
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Can you lay resin flooring over existing concrete? Yes, you can lay resin over concrete and most resin floors are installed on exactly that existing slab. Concrete is the ideal substrate for resin because the two bond well, but only if the existing slab is sound, dry and properly prepared first. The condition of that […]
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How to specify a resin floor: a step-by-step guide To specify a resin floor you work from the substrate up, matching the system to the loads, the environment and the way the floor will be used, then confirming the build, finish and downtime plan at a site survey. The brand and the product code come […]