Most commonly known as synthetic resin driveway are so-called reaction resins that cure through chemical-physical chain reactions. The high bonding stability of the molecules also withstands weathering and high pedestrian traffic loads. Additives and additives can increase UV resistance, abrasion resistance and slip resistance.
Expensive and toxic
Theoretically, the use of a synthetic resin floor outdoors is almost unlimited. Its tremendous resilience, durability and adaptability to mechanical tasks could also easily shape highways or the linings of other roads.
The two main counter arguments are the price and the sheer toxicity of synthetic resins. Even the tiniest residues of synthetic resins are classified as hazardous waste. In terms of price, a coverage area of a road surface that can be used for traffic must be multiplied by a factor of about a hundred to arrive at the comparable synthetic resin price.
Rough and sanded surfaces
Higher requirements exist for outdoor synthetic resin floor in the slip resistance. Since the resins naturally form smooth surfaces after drying, suitable additives must be integrated. These work with their properties against the chemical-physical conditions of the resins.
Therefore, optimal adjustment of the "catalysts" is a crucial prerequisite, for example to comply with building regulations regarding slip resistance, even when wet. A classic example of borderline cases is the synthetic resin coated driving surfaces of underground garages. Often they only have to meet the structural requirements of interior floors.
However, due to the introduction of weather conditions such as moisture and snow, skid resistance is often tested in the same way as outdoor areas. The structural hermaphroditic position often turns out to be very smooth surfaces, on which sliding and slipping is easily possible.
Mixed forms with cement and quartz sand
The similarity of synthetic resin floors, asphalt and concrete floors is reflected in the possible mix forms. In the outdoor area, synthetic resins are also used with the additives white cement and/or quartz sand, leading to a transition in a double meaning of the transition of the coating forms.
❓ Can an epoxy floor be used outside?
👉 An epoxy floor cannot only be applied indoors, because outside the floor has at least as much charm and appearance. How about a stylish lounge corner or playful terrace with round shapes, for example, without having to worry about slipperiness?
❓ What is Artificial Resin Flooring?
👉 Synthetic resin floors are seamless plastic casting floors that contain synthetic resin as a binder. The floor is on average 2 to 3 mm thick and consists of several thin layers. A synthetic resin floor is cast completely seamlessly.
❓ Why a PU cast floor?
👉 Advantages of polyurethane floor - Liquid proof. Easy to clean. Suitable for people with house dust allergies. – Slightly elastic, does not tear and can also be applied to less stable surfaces, such as a wooden floor (possibly with a glass fiber reinforcement layer).
❓ What is a trowel floor?
👉 A trowel floor , also called mortar floor, PMMA floor or acrylic floor, is a floor based on the plastic material PMMA, which stands for Polymethyl methacrylate. This type of floor system has a thickness of 4 – 5 mm and consists of 4 layers.
❓ How thick can you lay stone carpet?
👉 3) Thickness of the stone carpet The larger the grains, the thicker the stone carpet . The floor thickness is on average between 6 and 12 mm. The thickness of the stone carpet mainly depends on its use. For example, a driveway must of course be thicker than a footpath.
❓ What are the disadvantages of cast floor?
👉 The disadvantages of a casting floor
- Cast floors are not scratch resistant.
- It takes several days for a cast floor to be installed.
- A cast floor is a relatively expensive floor.
