A resin floor is a welcome asset not only in the living room; a resin floor also fits excellently in other living areas, including the garage. In this article, you can read all about the advantages, execution possibilities and points of attention to make your garage resin floor a success.
The biggest advantages
- The floor strength. Resin floors have an extremely robust character. For that reason, epoxy floors and cement-bound resin floors in particular are widely used in municipal and commercial parking garages. This floor property is also not out of place in residential situations;
- Maintenance-friendliness. A garage resin floor is applied seamlessly (a seamless transition with the wall is also possible). Accumulation of dirt in cracks and joints is therefore not an issue. This makes cleaning simple. Resin floors require little maintenance. Read here how to keep the resin floor in top condition;
- Long lifespan. Resin floors consist of high-quality, durable components that withstand the test of time well. Should the top layer look somewhat dull over time due to wear? By applying a new (transparent) top coating, the garage floor is like new again.
Popular finishes
- Sealer. Many garage floors are delivered as untreated concrete or cement floors. The disadvantage of these materials? They are not liquid-tight and often continue to give off dust. Moisture can cause concrete rot, with all the associated consequences. A resin floor functions as a dust binder and can be made waterproof with a sealer, so that the aforementioned disadvantages immediately disappear. In this way, the floor is optimally protected against rain or snow that is driven inside and moisture released from the air conditioning under the car;
- Concrete look. Most people choose to maintain the industrial character of the original garage floor. A concrete look resin floor has a lively effect that closely resembles natural concrete and is therefore a popular choice.
Important points of attention
- The subfloor. To prevent crack formation, it is important that the subfloor is firmly fixed (read: does not consist of loose parts);
- The state of the subfloor. When applying synthetic resin floors (resin floors based on, among others, epoxy or polyurethane resins), it is important that unevenness in the subfloor is smoothed out. A leveling layer is usually applied for this;
- The cleaning method. Always use pH-neutral cleaning agents. Products with a pH value that is too low can make the top layer irreparably dull; products with a pH value that is too high leave soap residues, causing the floor to lose its shine. Never use abrasives during cleaning due to the high risk of scratches.
The perfect resin floor for your garage
Are you considering a resin floor for your garage and/or other living areas? A wise choice! Moreover, the resin floor price per m2 is lower when multiple rooms are executed with a resin floor at the same time.
Get to know the many possibilities of TREU resin floors via our resin floors brochure.
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