Strong & durable. A hard floor for busy industrial spaces.
✓ Best For
- Warehouses & factories
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Workshops & production areas
- Other dry industrial spaces
What is the difference between Epoxy vs Polyurethane Flooring?
Industrial Flooring Guide
Epoxy vs Polyurethane (PU) Flooring
See which flooring works best for warehouses, factories, kitchens and cold rooms.
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At a Glance
Where is each flooring type commonly used?
Made for demanding areas. Some PU systems handle heat, cold and wet conditions.
✓ Best For
- Outdoor parking areas (selected PU systems)
- Food processing areas
- Commercial kitchens
- Cold rooms & chilled facilities
- Other areas with demanding conditions
KEY DIFFERENCES
Compare the main features at a glance.
| COMPARE | EPOXY FLOORING | POLYURETHANE (PU) FLOORING |
|---|---|---|
|
SURFACE FEEL
|
HARDER, MORE RIGID | MORE FLEXIBLE |
|
UV EXPOSURE
|
LESS SUITABLE FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT(May yellow over time) | BETTER UV RESISTANCE |
|
TEMPERATURE CHANGE
|
BEST IN STABLE CONDITIONS | HANDLES THERMAL SHOCK BETTER |
|
APPLICATION FOCUS
|
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL USE | MORE SPECIALISED OR DEMANDING CONDITIONS |
|
SYSTEM TYPES
|
COATINGS OR SELF-LEVELLING SYSTEMS | COATINGS OR PU CEMENT SYSTEMS |
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Typical Strengths
The main benefits of each flooring type.
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Epoxy Flooring Strengths
- Bonds well to prepared concrete
- Strong, long-lasting surface
- Good for many dry work areas
Polyurethane (PU) Strengths
- Some PU coatings are more flexible
- Some PU floors resist sunlight better
- PU cement handles sudden heat and cold
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How to Choose the Right Flooring?
Think about how your floor will be used.
Traffic & Loading
Will forklifts or heavy machines use the floor?
Chemicals
Will oil or cleaning chemicals touch the floor?
Sunlight
Will the floor be exposed to sunlight?
Moisture
Is the floor often wet?
Temperature
Will temperatures change a lot?
Surface Finish
Do you need a smooth or non-slip floor?
IronStone's Recommendation
Every site is different. IronStone can check your existing concrete and how you use the space, then suggest a suitable Epoxy or PU flooring system.
Not Sure Which Flooring to Choose?
Tell us about your space. We can help you find a suitable flooring option.
*Outdoor applications require a suitable UV-resistant PU system. Performance depends on the selected product and specification.
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