Resin flooring costs £7 to £15 per square metre for floor coatings over a large area. High-performance polyurethane flooring costs £50 to £100, while epoxy resin flooring costs up to £120 per square metre. These costs are exclusive of the installation price which depends on factors such as your location and the amount of work involved.
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Resin floors are a popular flooring solution, especially in commercial and industrial settings such as warehouses, car parks, schools and garages. However, resin flooring is also suitable for residential spaces such as home kitchens and gyms.
Resin flooring cost includes the material and product costs plus the installation costs involved.
This guide will provide you with a range of the costs and factors involved, so you can make informed choices while looking for a resin flooring contractor for your flooring project.
Factors affecting the cost of resin flooring
Resin flooring cost is affected by several factors such as:
1. The current condition of the floor substrate
It will affect the scope of work. Floors with cracks, holes or loose dust particles may need more preparation. Preparation may include shot blasting, diamond grinding or scarifying, depending on the texture of the floor area. Remedial work requires more time, equipment and specialists. A polished concrete floor that doesn’t need much surface preparation is more affordable to work with.
2. The layout and size of the area
A larger flooring area is more expensive but more economical per square metre than a smaller floor area. Complicated floor layouts such as colour coded resin flooring also require more materials, time and effort and are therefore more expensive.
3. The location
Cities like London tend to have higher installation costs. Locations on higher floors of a building require hauling of equipment unlike locations on the ground floor, hence more money is required. Some regions also have restricted hours within which installation can be done.
4. The type and quality of resin
High-performance resin flooring is more expensive than standard resin floors.
5. Special finishes
Additional finishes such as an anti-slip coating or a chemical resistance coating are pricier.
How much does resin flooring cost per square metre
You can expect to pay £7 to £15 per square metre for floor coatings over a large area. High-performance polyurethane flooring costs £50 to £100, while epoxy resin flooring costs up to £120 per square metre. This is the cost of products only and labour is charged separately.
The cost per square metre of a resin floor depends on the type of resin used. There is a wide range of resin flooring products in the market, each with a specified price. It is therefore hard to give an accurate answer to this question.
However, here is a list of some of the standard resin floor systems and their cost per square metre:
- Poured resin
- Epoxy flooring
- High-performance polyurethane flooring
Poured Resin
It is difficult to provide an accurate quote for poured resin but a rough figure to work with is £20 to £30 per sq metre for the products only.
If you would like to use poured resin for flooring in a room, it is advisable to contact local suppliers for a free quote. Contacting several specialists is always recommended since you can compare the prices and find a lower cost within your budget.
Higher quality is likely to come at a higher cost, but the outcome will provide you with an outstanding value for your money.
What is epoxy resin
Epoxy resin is the most common type of resin floor made from multiple layers of epoxy resin and a hardener combined and bounded to the substrate to form a durable epoxy resin floor.
Epoxy flooring cost
On average, an epoxy floor coating costs £85 per square meter. White resin costs as low as £20 to £150 per sq metre for metallic epoxy with build-up. The final price is determined by the type of epoxy and the number of layers of resin product required. More layers lead to an increase in the overall cost.
Types of epoxy flooring
There are two main types of epoxy flooring:
Solid epoxy
It is installed using a bonding agent and works best for commercial settings.
Waterborne epoxy
It is a thinner surface that is relatively easier to DIY. It is commonly used for domestic purposes.
Solid epoxy costs twice as much as waterborne epoxy but has excellent wear resistance.
High-performance polyurethane flooring
High performance polyurethane materials cost £50 to £100 per square metre.
Overall product and installation costs
The cost of installing resin floors depends on important factors such as the type of resin, the location and the amount of work involved. Each project is unique and has its specifications.
Most contractors usually charge per square metre of the area covered. Resin is added in layers to allow mechanical bonding to the existing surface. Lack of preparation will lead to improper bonding and hence poor quality work. Your hard earned money will go to waste. DIY is therefore not recommended for processes that need specialists.
For poured resin, the total cost of products plus installation is £32 to £40 per sq metre.
Heavy duty polyurethane flooring costs £52 to £112 per sq metre, inclusive of products and installation.
Installation costs for epoxy resin flooring majorly depend on the type of epoxy and the build up required on the existing concrete surface. However, the least you can expect to pay per sq metre for both product and installation is £20 on average.
Resin floors usually last at least two years before any signs of wear and tear begin to appear. However, a resin floor made up of several layers of product can last up to ten years before needing any form of repair. High-quality polyurethane flooring can last up to 40 years!
For example a location with heavy machinery is likely to wear out faster than a floor space with light foot traffic.
A polished resin floor is a smooth, shiny and visually appealing surface.Resin is naturally a warm floor surface, unlike many other flooring solutions. It provides an added advantage to complement underfloor heating.
Whether you are looking to revamp your kitchen flooring or finish up on your new warehouse, resin flooring is a durable, aesthetic and relatively affordable option.