The necessary ghost stories circulate about resin floors. Time to set the record straight. In this article, we refute the 6 biggest misconceptions about resin floors.
Misconception 1: resin floors are sensitive to scratches
No floor offers complete protection against scratches, including a resin floor. A resin floor is comparable to laminate floors in terms of scratch resistance, although the degree differs per version. For example, a hard-elastic PU resin floor is better resistant to scratches than a hard cement-bound resin floor. Also good to know: on matte, concrete-look and light-colored resin floors, any traces of use that arise are much less visible
Read more? See: The honest story about the scratch sensitivity of resin floors.
Misconception 2: resin floors crack quickly
A resin floor can indeed show cracks. But a resin floor will never crack by itself. Cracking usually occurs when the subfloor – often concrete, anhydrite or sand cement – has been insufficiently pre-treated. That is to say: when the subfloor already shows existing cracks or other irregularities that have not been leveled. When the resin floor cannot bridge these, ripples and eventually possibly also cracks will become visible.
Read more? See: How to prevent cracks on resin floors.
Misconception 3: resin floors are noisy
Resin floors are regularly linked to noise nuisance, especially when used in apartments. An unjustified concern, but an understandable one. Traditionally, resin floors have been used in warehouses and production areas. These resin floors are based on epoxy, a much harder type of resin than the type suitable for homes, offices and public spaces: polyurethane. The latter synthetic resin is somewhat resilient and gives the floor the necessary sound damping, which benefits the room acoustics.
Read more? See: These resin floor versions are aimed at noise reduction.
Misconception 4: resin floors are expensive
The application of a resin floor involves more pre-treatments and a longer processing time than most other floors, including PVC floors, carpet and marmoleum. This translates into a higher purchase price. But this does not automatically make the floor more expensive, because with normal use a resin floor lasts for decades. In other words: measured by period of use, the costs for installing a resin floor usually turn out lower.
Read more? See: These factors influence the price of a resin floor.
Misconception 5: resin floors are always gray
For a long time, the color gray topped the lists of popular colors for resin floors. Many people therefore associate resin floors with modern concrete-look floors in which at least one shade of gray is used. Resin floors are, however, available in many more color(version)s: from soft pastel tones to distinctly elegant colors, both uni-color and two-tone and if desired sprinkled with flakes. There is plenty to choose from then.
Read more? See: Inspiring resin floor colors for different interior styles.
Misconception 6: resin floors feel cold
A cement-bound resin floor has a stony appearance and naturally feels somewhat cold. To that extent, the statement is correct. But in terms of heat perception, not every resin floor is the same; a synthetic resin floor is comparable to a PVC floor in terms of warmth experience. What many people do not know, however, is that both types of resin floors can be well executed with underfloor heating. Their high heat permeability ensures good heat distribution and comfortably warm feet.
Read more? See: This makes a resin floor with underfloor heating a golden combination.
TREU is happy to help you further
At TREU interior specials you have come to the right place for advice on resin floors. We are happy to help you select a resin floor that is perfectly matched to your wishes in terms of both (color) version and ease of use. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
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