Resources
Resin flooring, explained.
Straight answers on how resin floors are laid, what they cost and how long they last, from the team that pours them. New to it? Start with our complete guide to resin flooring in Leicester.
The complete guide to resin flooring in Leicester
A map of the whole subject for anyone weighing up a resin floor or driveway in Leicester or the county: finishes, cost, installation, the local driveway rules, and longevity, with links to the detail wherever you want it.
Choosing the right resin floor colour
Almost any colour is possible, so the real question is how it behaves under your lights and your traffic. Here is how to pick a colour and finish that still looks right a year in, not just on the sample.
How long does a resin driveway last?
A good resin-bound driveway lasts 15 to 25 years in the UK, but the number is set by the base and the workmanship far more than by the weather. Here is what really decides it.
How much does resin flooring cost?
There is no honest single price per square metre, because the slab underneath decides most of the cost. Here is exactly what drives the price of a resin floor, so you know what a fair quote is built from.
Resin flooring vs polished concrete
They look similar in a brochure but they are completely different jobs. Here is how a resin floor and polished concrete compare on looks, colour, chemical resistance, durability and cost, and which suits your slab.
Resin flooring vs garage floor paint
A tin of floor paint is cheap, so why pay for resin? Because they are different products with very different lifespans. Here is why paint peels on a working floor and resin does not.
Resin-bound vs resin-bonded driveways
One letter apart, often confused, genuinely different surfaces. Here is how resin-bound and resin-bonded differ on finish, permeability, loose stones and grip, and which suits a driveway.
How a resin floor is installed, stage by stage
The pour is the quick part. The grinding, repair and priming before it are what make a floor last. Here is exactly how a resin floor goes in, from bare slab to sealed finish.
Can you put resin over cracked or old concrete?
A cracked, stained, painted or uneven slab is the normal starting point, not a deal-breaker. Here is what can be resined over, how each problem is repaired first, and the rare cases where it cannot.
Does epoxy resin flooring go yellow?
Half true: bare epoxy can amber under sunlight, but it is predictable and avoidable. Here is what causes it, where it matters, and how the right topcoat keeps a floor true to colour.
How to clean and maintain a resin floor
A seamless, non-porous resin floor is about as low-maintenance as flooring gets. Here is the whole routine, the few things worth not doing, and how the finish is refreshed years down the line.
The best resin floor for a garage
The best garage floor is the one that matches how you use the space. Here is how flake, metallic, solid colour and anti-slip compare, and the build and prep that matter more than the colour.
Do you need planning permission for a resin driveway?
For most homes, no, because a permeable resin-bound surface satisfies the front-garden drainage rules. Here is the plain-English version of the rules, and the exceptions worth knowing.
Epoxy vs polyaspartic flooring: the complete guide
Both beat paint hands down, but they are different materials with different strengths. Here is how epoxy and polyaspartic compare on cure time, sunlight, toughness, chemicals and cost, and exactly when to choose each.