A resin floor or driveway is a long-lasting decision and one of the most unforgiving to get wrong. The same product can last twenty years on one floor and fail in two on another and the difference is almost never the resin itself. It is whether the system was matched to how the surface is used and whether the base underneath was prepared properly. Get those right and a resin surface is one of the best you can lay; get them wrong and it lifts, cracks or wears through long before it should.
This is the hub for the guides we have written to help you avoid that. Buying advice, system explanations, installation and maintenance guidance and local detail for the areas we cover, all written from a specialism in resin and surface treatment rather than from a product sheet. The aim is simple: to help you choose and look after a surface you are still happy with in year ten.
EXPLORE OUR ADVICE
Our advice is organised into four sections, each with its own hub page and the individual guides listed beneath. Start with the section that best matches where you are.
BUYING GUIDES
Decision-support for anyone choosing a resin floor or driveway. What the different systems are, the difference between resin bound and resin bonded, how to compare your options, what affects the cost and what to check before you commit. Read these before you choose. See all buying guides.
How to Lay a Resin Driveway: The Full Installation Process
How to Lay a Resin Driveway: The Full Installation Process A resin driveway is laid [...]
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Floor Screeding Cost: A UK Price Guide
Floor Screeding Cost: A UK Price Guide Floor screeding in the UK typically costs between [...]
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Polyurethane Screed Flooring: The Complete UK Guide
Polyurethane Screed Flooring: The Complete UK Guide Polyurethane screed is one of the toughest resin [...]
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HACCP Flooring: Requirements for Food Production Floors
HACCP Flooring: Requirements for Food Production Floors HACCP flooring means a floor that supports a [...]
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Resin Driveway Pros and Cons: Are They Worth It?
Resin Driveway Pros and Cons: Are They Worth It? A resin bound driveway gives you [...]
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Workshop flooring: the best options for vehicle workshops
Workshop flooring: the best options for vehicle workshops The best workshop flooring for a vehicle [...]
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Resin flooring for commercial gyms
Resin flooring for commercial gyms Resin flooring suits commercial gyms because it gives a seamless, [...]
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Decorative flake vs quartz epoxy floors
Decorative flake vs quartz epoxy floors: which is better? Neither decorative flake nor quartz epoxy [...]
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Epoxy vs polished concrete
Epoxy vs polished concrete: which is right for your floor? Neither epoxy nor polished concrete [...]
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Polyurethane vs epoxy for food production
Polyurethane vs epoxy for food production floors For most food production floors polyurethane resin screeds [...]
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Resin flooring for commercial kitchens
Resin flooring for commercial kitchens Resin flooring is well suited to commercial kitchens because a [...]
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Best flooring for breweries and distilleries
Best flooring for breweries and distilleries The best flooring for breweries and distilleries is a [...]
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Best flooring for distribution centres
Best flooring for distribution centres The best flooring for a distribution centre is a hard-wearing [...]
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Best Epoxy Garage Floor Colours
Best epoxy garage floor colours: how to choose The best epoxy garage floor colours are [...]
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Resin Driveway Colours and Aggregates
Resin driveway colours and aggregates: a complete guide Resin driveway colour comes from the natural [...]
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How Long Does a Resin Driveway Last
How long does a resin driveway last? A well-laid resin bound driveway typically lasts around [...]
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How to Specify a Resin Floor
How to specify a resin floor: a step-by-step guide To specify a resin floor you [...]
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Best Flooring for Food Production
Best flooring for food production facilities The best food production flooring is a polyurethane resin [...]
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Best Flooring for Warehouses
Best flooring for warehouses: a specifier’s guide The best warehouse flooring for most sites is [...]
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Epoxy Garage Floor Cost
Epoxy Garage Floor Cost: A UK Price Guide Most epoxy garage floors in the UK [...]
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Resin Flooring Cost
Resin Flooring Cost: A UK Price Guide Most resin flooring in the UK costs between [...]
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RESIN AND COATINGS
The systems explained. Epoxy, polyurethane and MMA, anti-slip and anti-static floors, damp-proof membranes and chemical-resistant systems: what each one is, where it is used and how to tell which you need. See all resin and coatings guides.
Chemical Resistant Flooring: Systems, Resins and How to Choose
Chemical Resistant Flooring: Systems, Resins and How to Choose Chemical resistant flooring means a resin [...]
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Epoxy Floor Thickness: How Thick Should a Resin Floor Be?
Epoxy Floor Thickness: How Thick Should a Resin Floor Be? Epoxy floors range from around [...]
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Self-Levelling Epoxy: What It Is and When to Use It
Self-Levelling Epoxy: What It Is and When to Use It Self-levelling epoxy is a flowable [...]
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MMA Flooring: The Fast Curing Resin System Explained
MMA Flooring: The Fast Curing Resin System Explained MMA flooring is one of the fastest [...]
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Floor Slip Testing: Pendulum Tests and PTV Explained
Floor Slip Testing: Pendulum Tests and PTV Explained Floor slip testing measures how likely a [...]
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Anti Static Flooring Explained: Conductive vs Static-Dissipative vs ESD
Anti Static Flooring Explained: Conductive vs Static-Dissipative vs ESD Anti static flooring is a resin [...]
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Garage Floor Resurfacing: Your Options Compared
Garage Floor Resurfacing: Your Options Compared Garage floor resurfacing means renewing a worn, dusty or [...]
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Anti Slip Resin Flooring: R Ratings and Slip Resistance Explained
Anti Slip Resin Flooring: R Ratings and Slip Resistance Explained Anti slip resin flooring is [...]
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Bund Lining Guide: Regulations, Materials and Repair
Bund Lining Guide: Regulations, Materials and Repair Bund lining is the application of a chemically [...]
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Shot Blasting vs Grinding vs Scarifying: Concrete Floor Preparation Compared
Shot Blasting vs Grinding vs Scarifying: Concrete Floor Preparation Compared Shot blasting, diamond grinding and [...]
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What Is Resin Flooring? Types, Systems and How to Choose
What Is Resin Flooring? Types, Systems and How to Choose Resin flooring is a seamless [...]
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How long does resin flooring last?
How long does resin flooring last? A well-installed resin floor typically lasts 10 to 20 [...]
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What is epoxy flooring?
What is epoxy flooring? Epoxy flooring is a seamless resin surface made by applying a [...]
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Are resin driveways permeable?
Are resin driveways permeable? Resin bound driveways are permeable and let rainwater drain straight through [...]
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Epoxy vs Polyaspartic Garage Floors
Epoxy vs polyaspartic garage floors: which is better? Neither epoxy nor polyaspartic is simply better; [...]
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Resin Driveway vs Tarmac
Resin driveway vs tarmac: which is better? In the resin driveway vs tarmac question, neither [...]
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Resin Driveway vs Block Paving
Resin driveway vs block paving: which is better? In the resin driveway vs block paving [...]
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Resin Bound vs Resin Bonded Driveways: The Difference
Resin bound vs resin bonded driveways: what is the difference? The difference between resin bound [...]
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Can You Lay Resin Flooring Over Existing Concrete?
Can you lay resin flooring over existing concrete? Yes, you can lay resin over concrete [...]
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Epoxy vs Polyurethane Flooring
Epoxy vs Polyurethane Flooring: Which Should You Choose? Both epoxy and polyurethane are resin floor [...]
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COMMERCIAL FLOORING
The systems explained. Epoxy, polyurethane and MMA, anti-slip and anti-static floors, damp-proof membranes and chemical-resistant systems: what each one is, where it is used and how to tell which you need. See all resin and coatings guides.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
How a resin surface is prepared and laid and how to look after it once it is down. Subfloor preparation, what good installation looks like, curing, cleaning and how to get the longest life out of a resin floor or driveway. See all installation and maintenance guides.
Resin Floor Repair: How to Fix a Damaged Resin Floor
Resin Floor Repair: How to Fix a Damaged Resin Floor Many damaged resin floors can [...]
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How to prepare a garage floor for epoxy
How to prepare a garage floor for epoxy Preparing a garage floor for epoxy means [...]
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Car park deck coating and waterproofing
Car park deck coating and waterproofing explained Car park deck coating and waterproofing is a [...]
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Installing resin flooring on a live site
Installing resin flooring on a live site Installing resin flooring on a live site is [...]
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Surface preparation for resin flooring
Surface preparation for resin flooring Surface preparation is the mechanical cleaning, profiling and repair of [...]
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Why do resin floors fail?
Why do resin floors fail? Resin floors almost always fail because of the substrate and [...]
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Concrete moisture testing for resin flooring
Concrete moisture testing for resin flooring Concrete moisture testing measures how much moisture is in [...]
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Crack and joint repair before resin flooring
Crack and joint repair before resin flooring Cracks and joints in a concrete slab are [...]
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Damp-proof membranes for resin floors
Damp-proof membranes for resin floors A damp-proof membrane for a resin floor is a moisture-suppressing [...]
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Diamond grinding vs shot blasting
Diamond grinding vs shot blasting: which prepares a floor for resin? Neither diamond grinding nor [...]
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How to tell if your concrete is ready for resin flooring
How to tell if your concrete is ready for resin flooring Concrete is ready for [...]
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Resin Driveway Over Existing Drive?
Can you lay a resin driveway over an existing drive? Sometimes, but not always: a [...]
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Resin Driveway Maintenance
Resin Driveway Maintenance: How to Clean and Care for Your Drive Keeping a resin driveway [...]
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The Resin Flooring Installation Process
The Resin Flooring Installation Process Explained Resin flooring is installed in a set sequence: survey [...]
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How to Clean and Maintain a Resin Floor or Driveway
How to Clean and Maintain a Resin Floor or Driveway A resin floor or driveway [...]
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LOCAL ADVICE
Resin advice for the areas we cover, including local property types, what tends to work where and notes from projects around the region. Find your area and the local detail for it. See all local advice, or browse the full list of areas we cover.
Do resin driveways need planning permission?
Do resin driveways need planning permission? In most cases a resin bound driveway does not [...]
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Resin Driveways Liverpool
Resin Driveways in Liverpool: A Homeowner’s Guide A resin driveway is one of the best [...]
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Resin Driveways Manchester
Resin Driveways in Manchester: Costs, Choices and What to Know Resin-bound driveways have become one [...]
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WHERE TO START
If you are not sure which section you need, these are the questions people ask us most and where each one is answered.
Which resin system do I need?
It depends on how the surface is used: the loads, chemicals, temperatures and the look you want. Our resin and coatings guides explain epoxy, polyurethane, MMA and the specialist systems and which suits which job.
Resin bound or resin bonded for a driveway?
Resin bound is the smooth, permeable, fully mixed surface most people picture; resin bonded is scattered loose stone over resin and is not permeable. Our buying guides and the resin driveways page explain the difference and when each is right.
How long does a resin floor last and how do I look after it?
A correctly specified, properly installed resin surface lasts many years with very little upkeep. Our installation and maintenance guides cover preparation, curing, cleaning and how to get the longest life from a floor or driveway.
What does a resin floor or driveway cost?
It comes down to the size and condition of the area, the system and the preparation needed, rather than a single rate. Our buying guides set out what drives the cost so you know what to expect before you ask for a quotation.
WHY OUR ADVICE IS DIFFERENT
Most resin and flooring advice online falls into one of two camps: manufacturer marketing, which tells you what the brand wants you to hear, or thin content from generalists who do not specialise in surface treatment. Neither is much help when you are trying to work out which system your floor actually needs.
Everything here is written from a focus on resin and surface treatment, the systems, the preparation and the things that decide whether a floor lasts or fails. These jobs are specified and carried out by experienced specialist contractors who do this work every day, so the guidance reflects what actually happens on site rather than what looks good in a brochure. We are also honest about it: sometimes the right answer is a full heavy-duty system and sometimes it is a simpler coating or a straightforward refresh and we will say which. The goal is a surface you are happy with for years, not a job sold for the sake of it.
WHO THIS ADVICE IS FOR
The guides here are written for two kinds of reader and both get the same straight answers. Homeowners weighing up a resin driveway, a patio or an epoxy garage floor will find the buying and maintenance advice they need to choose well and look after the result. Businesses and specifiers responsible for a commercial or industrial floor will find the system explanations and preparation guidance that decide whether a floor stands up to how it is used.
Wherever you sit, the principle behind the advice is the same: the right system specified for the job, laid over a properly prepared base. Almost everything that goes wrong with a resin surface comes back to one of those two things, so that is what the guides keep returning to.
EXPLORE THE RESIN FLOORING WE COVER
If you already know what you need, you can go straight to the work. We arrange commercial and industrial resin flooring, domestic resin flooring including resin driveways and epoxy garage floors and the subfloor preparation and concrete repairs that make every floor last. See the full range of resin flooring we cover.