Here you can view a series of general frequently asked questions in relation to Flowcrete's range of resin flooring solutions. Read more.
Surfaces are installed by well-trained personnel recommended by Flowcrete UK who have been trained and are familiar with our products.
This guarantees a high level of quality and ensures selection of a preferred functional and aesthetic solution can be made with complete confidence.
For information about preferred Flooring Contractors, please contact flooringuk@cpg-europe.com
Flowcoat SK - This is a high performance coating designed for aircraft hangar floors. This system is an excellent chemical resistant epoxy resin coating, resistant to SKYDROL hydraulic fluids.
Flowfast Quartz - this can be applied down to minus 40°C and can be accelerated so the floor can be back in service within 3 hours.
Two coats of Flowcoat LXP HD with a sand blind on the first coat to give an anti-slip finish. Flowcoat LXP HD is flexible and will accommodate the flexing of suspended structural elements.
Mondéco gives a good combination of pleasing appearance and hard wear. Flowfast Terrosso should also be considered if the downtime is limited.
We can install a resin floor in almost any colour. We have a range of standard colours available for each of the products that we supply.
If the colour you would like is not available as standard we can have a colour specially blended to match as close as practicable any colour sample or RAL colour reference that you provide.
Non-standard and specially blended colours are more expensive than standard colours, but create a more individual floor.
We would require the new substrate to be in place prior to the arrival of our approved application team.
All other surface preparation is completed by the applicator using a system build-up of products from Flowcrete UK.
Flowcrete UK prides itself on being able to offer the complete Floorzone solution - building up the surface of the floor from substrate to finish.
Resin based floor coatings can be installed on a wide-range of substrates and surface materials including concrete, cementitious Isocrete Floor Screeds, and marine ply as well as various type's of tile and pre-existing resinous material.
As the Polygiene® can be found throughout the flooring system, deep within the resin matrix. it is present at the surface when installed and as the system wears over time it reveals more of the additive which does not degenerate with time.
The Polygiene® is ingested by the bacteria and therefore disrupts the internal DNA of the bacteria, destroying the cell wall.
As the bacteria decays it releases the Polygiene® back to the surface, which in turn works in conjunction to that which is already there at the surface.
High-build coatings are self-priming, but the substrate may vary in porosity and require priming to prevent pinholing from occurring.
Self-levellers will stick well on their own, but a primer is still essential to seal the substrate. Otherwise air in the substrate may rise through the self-leveller and cause air bubbles.
A screed or mortar topping will need a primer to ensure a good bond with the substrate, the exception being some water-based polyurethane screeds, which can be applied to cementitious substrates (concrete or screed) without a primer.
Flowcrete UK only provides flooring solutions for industrial and commercial projects. We do not manufacture systems for small domestic projects.
Epoxy plastics belong to a group of substances called polymers. They are manufactured from two components: a base component consisting of epoxy resin, and a hardener component consisting of different types of amines.
In addition there are also various additives in the base component and hardener, such as reactive thinners, pigments, fillers and other additives.
These additives modify the epoxy plastic to suit the application in question. When the base and hardener are mixed there is a chemical reaction which forms a transverse structure: epoxy plastic.
Our normal recommendation is the Peran STB "wet area" system, which is anti-slip in wet conditions, impervious to spills and hard-wearing, but also has a decorative finish. If speed of installation is of the essence we would recommend the Flowfast Quartz "Trowel and Scatter" system.
Yes, resin systems from Flowcrete can be applied to stairs if a wooden baton or retaining strip is fitted as a stair nosing to the front of each step to enable our approved contractors to flood each stair tread with resin.
Epoxy self-levellers are typically 2-5mm thick but will still follow the contours of the slab. They will only achieve FM2 if the slab is laid to FM2.
Yes, we have a Specification Managers in dedicated locations and technical teams who can support you with specifying the right products for the right application. Take your project to the next level - contact us to submit a question.
Yes. We're listed as a manufacturer on NBS Source and our products can be found on the platform.
Yes, we hold RIBA Approved CPD seminars online and in person training on a range of topics. Our CPD Training section of the website has more details about the current courses available and how to register your interest in attending.
Fill in the contact form for advice and one of our flooring product specialists will contact you and assist you.
The advantage of polyurethane coatings is above all that it can be varied from flexible to hard surface. Polyurethane is mainly used on surfaces where you need flexible coatings or where you clean with steam and hot water.
Polyurethane withstands alkaline loads very well. Odorless application.
The vinyl ester (Flowchem VE) can handle significantly higher temperatures and has higher acid resistance than epoxy, polyurethane and acrylic coatings.
The vinyl ester is mainly used as laminated systems where it performs better against chemical and physical stress, such as chemical tanks and pipelines, but also as a floor covering where high acid resistance is required.
When choosing floor materials, problems can be prevented by focusing on a carefully thought-out requirement specification. Different floor materials have varied properties, so it is a matter of prioritizing and compromising when making your choice. The important thing is to make a fact-based and conscious choice. Below follows a description of the requirements that should be considered when choosing a floor system.
Lifespan - Life expectancy is perhaps the most basic criterion. The lifespan of the floor is often decisive for both cost and environmental impact.
Technical functional requirements - Will the floor be loaded with chemicals (continuously, temporarily, in what concentrations), mechanical load, heavy traffic, high/low temperatures or rapid temperature changes? Are there requirements for high light resistance? The substrate must also be taken into account. In some cases, there may be requirements for tightness to protect the substrate from moisture and chemical attack. In other cases, there are mobile cracks in the substrate that place demands on the surface coating's crack-bridging ability.
Economy - In addition to the material cost, installation costs and any production interruption during installation must also be taken into account. The cost per square meter must be set in relation to expected life and maintenance costs.
Time planning - Sometimes the premises must be able to be used immediately after the floor has been laid. It is therefore important to find out when the premises will be available again. The choice of floor can have an impact on time. Some systems, for example, are perceived as disturbing when installed during operation due to a strong smell.
Internal environment and safety - Areas with foot traffic need anti-slip protection. Other safety requirements can be found in wet areas or in areas with a risk of fire and explosions. In certain environments, special hygiene requirements are set; the floor must be easy to keep clean and also withstand frequent exposure to chemicals and cleaning with e.g. hot water.
Seamless flooring is a smooth, hard and resistant layer of various materials that are applied on site to create a solid and even floor without joints.
Synthetic resins in the form of acrylic resin and epoxy resin were already being used for floor coatings in the 1960s. Since then, new product families (PU, PU concrete, PUMA and MMA) with different properties have been developed, allowing the use of synthetic resins to be extended to more wide-ranging requirements and application needs.
The decision as to which solution is most suitable for a particular project depends on the very different requirements of the respective areas of application:
Flowcrete will give you an initial idea of the type of formulation that is best suited to your project. Please note that in addition to the properties of the resin, a number of other parameters must also be taken into account, in particular the limitations of the different substrates and the budget available. It is advisable to consult our soil experts to find the best flowcrete solution from both a technical and financial point of view.
The main difference between seamless flooring and all conventional flooring is precisely this: the continuity, which leads directly to a reduction in maintenance costs and, by minimizing the necessary interruptions, also to a more productive performance of the activity taking place on it.
The elimination of joints, longer life, easier cleaning, reduction and simplification of maintenance work, reduction of installation times, greater profitability and the feeling of spaciousness make continuous flooring the best choice without a doubt.
Depending on the system and technology used, their greatest advantage compared to other floor coverings is their continuity. In terms of functionality and maintenance, this offers a whole range of advantages, such as the minimization of joints - which in turn makes maintenance and cleaning much easier - mechanical resistance and abrasion resistance, long service life, excellent fire resistance, different levels of slip resistance, water resistance and a wide range of textures and colors.
