This is now a diverse and versatile group of products available in both gloss and matt finishes. They are all extremely durable, but the characteristics can be tailored to your specific environment.

Until relatively recently there was a choice of a glossy epoxy finish, such as Altro Flow EP or a matt polyurethane finish such as Pumadur SL. These products are both excellent floor finishes when specified, applied and maintained correctly. Both are rigid finishes which would reflect cracks from the sub-floor.

In the last ten years a range elastomeric polyurethanes have come to market which exhibit varying degrees of flexibility and scratch resistance. These ‘comfort floors’ or ‘liquid vinyls’ will bridge cracks, absorb impact and deaden sound. These systems, such as Mastertop 1325 or Sika ComfortFloor, are generally finished with a UV resistant matt top coat which can be periodically refreshed without replacing the entire floor, saving on life cycle costings.