A synthetic resin floor is not only beautiful to look at, but also extremely suitable for use in living and working environments. What distinguishes this type of resin floor from a cement-bound variant? And which types of synthetic resin floors are there? You can read it here.
Synthetic resin floor versus cement-bound resin floor
As their names already reveal, the main component of a synthetic resin floor is synthetic resin (usually the light-elastic polyurethane, more on that later) and that of a cement-bound resin floor is mainly cement.
The difference in material use naturally influences the appearance of the floors. For example, you mainly see synthetic resin floors in Scandinavian and other modern interiors. Cement-bound resin floors, on the other hand, are more often applied in rural and industrial interiors. The choice for a synthetic or cement-bound resin floor is – in short – primarily a matter of taste.
Yet there are important differences. Do you want to be sure of a type of resin floor that fits your usage requirements and matches your expectations? In the table below, we share the primary characteristics of synthetic and cement-bound resin floors:
| Synthetic resin floor | Cement-bound resin floor | More information | |
| Seamless | +++ | +++ | Read more |
| Hardness | ++ | +++ | Read more |
| Crack-bridging character | ++ | + | Read more |
| Ease of maintenance | +++ | +++ | Read more |
| Scratch/wear resistance | ++ | +++ | Read more |
| Walking comfort | +++ | + | Read more |
| Feasibility with underfloor heating | ++ | + | Read more |
| Applicability in sanitary rooms | +++ | – | Read more |
| Wall applications | – | +++ | Read more |
| Number of color versions | ++ | + | Read more |
Synthetic resin floor: the most common types highlighted
A synthetic resin floor is a collective name for different types of resin floors based on synthetic resin. In the interior industry, resin floors based on polyurethane and epoxy are mainly applied, both for business and private use.
In the table below, we share the most important characteristics of polyurethane and epoxy resin floors and their primary differences:
| Polyurethane resin floor | Epoxy resin floor | |
| Seamless | +++ | +++ |
| Hardness | ++ | +++ |
| Elasticity | ++ | – |
| Crack-bridging character | ++ | – |
| Scratch resistance | ++ | + |
| Walking comfort | +++ | + |
| Feasibility with underfloor heating | ++ | + |
| Chemical resistance | ++ | +++ |
| Load-bearing capacity | ++ | +++ |
The ideal synthetic resin floor can be found at TREU
Its durable usage properties and many color versions make the Artificial resin floor (type: polyurethane) from TREU interior specials the synthetic resin floor par excellence. The aliphatic versions have excellent UV protection, which translates into good colorfastness. High-quality components are used for every layer to guarantee quality in the long term.
Do you want to get a clear picture of this resin floor? Experience the quality of TREU with a free sample. Click on the color versions on this page to request a sample.
Do you prefer a resin floor with a more stony appearance, without the disadvantages of a cement-bound or epoxy resin floor? Our Artificial Concrete resin floor combines the best of both worlds. Read everything about Artificial Concrete here.
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