EpoxyResin
Two-component thermosetting polymer coating. Forms monolithic, self-levelling and impermeable surfaces with very high mechanical strength, customisable with 3D, metallic or mirror effects.
Unlike trowel-applied systems such as microcement, epoxy resin is poured liquid and self-levels by gravity, filling unevenness and delivering a flawless mirror-like finish.
Decorative epoxy turns the floor into a fluid canvas. Born in industry for its indestructibility, it has become a protagonist of interior design thanks to its ability to incorporate pigments, metallic powders and objects, creating continuous flooring with a liquid, monolithic aesthetic.
Epoxy resin is formulated by cold-mixing two components: the base resin (Part A) and the hardener (Part B). The exothermic reaction transforms the liquid into a solid thermosetting polymer with a working time (pot-life) of about 30-40 minutes. Unlike microcement, epoxy is poured with a notched squeegee and self-levels by gravity, creating perfectly mirror-like, smooth surfaces free of the artisanal signature typical of trowelled finishes.
Being a rigid polymer with very high cohesion, epoxy resin does not tolerate structural movements of the substrate. Moreover, epoxy resins tend to yellow (colour shift) under UV rays. For this reason, in exposed architectural projects, an aliphatic polyurethane top-coat is always applied, completely immune to yellowing and more resistant to surface micro-scratching.
Standards
European and international references applicable.
Physical properties
Usage environment
Epoxy resin creates an absolute vapour barrier. If the concrete screed is not perfectly dry (residual humidity below 3%), osmotic pressure will cause blistering and delamination.
Documented applications
TAV. DResidential and retail floors
Continuous high-tech surfaces, solid-coloured or marbled with metallic effects.
3D and display floors
Graphics or prints placed on the floor and encapsulated within a pour of clear epoxy resin.
River tables and furniture
Integration of raw solid wood slabs and high-thickness structural resin pours.
Hospitals and clean rooms
Aseptic zones where the absence of joints and high resistance to cleaning chemicals are regulatory requirements.
Chemical Resistance of the Floor Coating (higher bar = more protected)
TAV. EThe score measures resistance to chemical attack by acids, alkaline solutions and organic solvents (full pH range 0-14). In industrial flooring and hospital environments, the absence of joints is as critical as chemical resistance: a single grout joint is an area for bacterial accumulation.
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TAV. SOperational documents from this sheet
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