If you’re managing a busy facility—whether it’s a warehouse, manufacturing plant, kitchen, or showroom—you know your floor isn’t just there to look good. It has to hold up. Every day. Against forklifts, spills, chemicals, carts, foot traffic, and everything in between.
That’s where resinous flooring comes in. But with so many systems—epoxy, urethane cement, MMA, polished concrete—it can be hard to know which one is right for your space.
Let’s break it down in plain terms.
Start with How Your Facility Actually Functions
Before picking a flooring system, we always ask:
- What kind of traffic do you have—foot, forklift, or both?
- Are chemicals, grease, or moisture common?
- Do you need the floor to be slip-resistant?
- Is downtime a problem?
- What does day-to-day cleaning look like?
Your answers will point us to the right system. Here’s how the top options stack up.
Epoxy Flooring – The Workhorse
Best for: Warehouses, showrooms, and general commercial spaces
Epoxy is the go-to for many facilities because it’s strong, seamless, and customizable. It handles heavy traffic, is easy to clean, and can be finished in a range of textures and colors.
Good to know:
- Great for dry environments
- Holds up well under forklifts
- Takes time to cure—usually 1–3 days
- Not ideal in high-moisture or thermal shock environments
Urethane Cement – Built for the Tough Stuff
Best for: Food processing, commercial kitchens, breweries, cold storage
Urethane cement is designed to handle extreme heat, moisture, and chemical exposure. It’s the top choice when health codes, constant washing, or temperature swings are in play.
Good to know:
- Can be applied over damp concrete
- Stands up to thermal shock
- Fast cure times
- Slightly more expensive, but worth it for the durability
MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) – Fast and Flexible
Best for: 24/7 operations, retail stores, facilities needing fast turnarounds
MMA flooring is all about speed. It cures in hours, not days. That makes it ideal for places that can’t afford to shut down for long.
Good to know:
- Extremely fast cure times (can walk on it in 2 hours)
- Works well in cold environments
- Requires proper ventilation during install due to strong odor
- More expensive than epoxy but saves time
Polished Concrete – Clean, Simple, and Long-Lasting
Best for: Retail spaces, showrooms, office buildings
Polished concrete doesn’t involve coatings—it’s your concrete slab, ground and sealed to a smooth, high-shine finish. It’s low maintenance and visually striking.
Good to know:
- Not chemical resistant like epoxy or urethane
- Can get slick if not treated for slip resistance
- Looks great in customer-facing areas
So… What’s the Best Flooring for Your Facility?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—and that’s a good thing. The right system depends on what your space needs to handle. That’s why we start every project with a walk-through and a conversation.
You tell us what you’re dealing with—traffic, spills, moisture, downtime—and we’ll guide you to the system that checks all the boxes without overcomplicating things.
Need help figuring it out? Get in touch and let’s talk through your space. No pressure, no guessing—just straight answers and flooring that works as hard as you do.