The eight types of resin flooring
Synthetic resin floors are classified into eight types, each with its own performance. The type sets the thickness, the traffic it can carry and how long it lasts. Open a type to see the detail and the ASP systems that belong to it.
1Floor sealDuty LDUp to 150 µm
Applied in two or more coats. Generally solvent or water borne.
- Life expectancy
- LD: 1–2 years
- Cleaning
- Wash and vacuum dry
- ASP systems
- ASP-coatWBE, ASP-coatUV
2Floor coatingDuty LD/MDUp to 300 µm
Applied in two or more coats. Generally solvent free.
- Life expectancy
- LD: 2–3 years, MD: 1–2 years
- Cleaning
- Wash and vacuum
- ASP systems
- ASP-clearcoat, ASP-creteCoat
3High build floor coatingDuty MD300 µm to 1000 µm
Applied in two or more coats. Generally solvent free.
- Life expectancy
- MD: 2–4 years
- Cleaning
- Mechanical scrubber-driers, but not with regular use of abrasive pads
- ASP systems
- ASP-coat500, ASP-coat1000, ASP-coatPU
4Multi-layer flooringDuty MD/HD2 mm
Aggregate dressed systems based on multiple layers of floor coatings or flow-applied floorings, often described as "sandwich" systems.
- Life expectancy
- MD: 3–5 years, HD: 2–3 years
- Cleaning
- Rotary brush vacuum machine
- ASP systems
- ASP-coatSL
5Flow applied flooringDuty MD/HD2 mm – 3 mm
Often referred to as self-smoothing or self-levelling flooring, with a smooth surface.
- Life expectancy
- MD: 6–8 years, HD: 3–4 years
- Cleaning
- Gloss: wash and vacuum. Matt: scrubber
- ASP systems
- ASP-coatSL
6Resin screed flooringDuty MD/HD4 mm
Trowel-finished, heavily filled systems, generally incorporating a surface seal coat to minimise porosity and provide a wearing surface.
- Life expectancy
- MD: 10–12 years, HD: 5–7 years
- Cleaning
- Scrubber-drier
- ASP systems
- ASP-screedPTS
7Heavy duty flowable flooringDuty HD/VHD4 mm – 6 mm
Having a smooth finish.
- Life expectancy
- HD: 8–10 years, VHD: 5–8 years
- Cleaning
- Scrubber-drier
- ASP systems
- ASP-creteMD
8Heavy duty resin flooringDuty VHD6 mm
Trowel-finished, aggregate filled systems, effectively impervious throughout their thickness.
- Life expectancy
- VHD: 10–12 years
- Cleaning
- High pressure washer, cleaner or scrubber
- ASP systems
- ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteHF
Bar lengths use a logarithmic thickness scale. Life expectancy varies with application and service. Classification after the FeRFA guide to the selection of synthetic resin flooring.
Duty classes
Each type in brief
What is a FeRFA Type 1 floor seal?
Applied in two or more coats. Generally solvent or water borne. Duty: LD. Typical thickness: Up to 150 µm. Life expectancy: LD: 1–2 years. ASP examples: ASP-coatWBE and ASP-coatUV.
What is a FeRFA Type 2 floor coating?
Applied in two or more coats. Generally solvent free. Duty: LD/MD. Typical thickness: Up to 300 µm. Life expectancy: LD: 2–3 years, MD: 1–2 years. ASP examples: ASP-clearcoat and ASP-creteCoat.
What is a FeRFA Type 3 high build floor coating?
Applied in two or more coats. Generally solvent free. Duty: MD. Typical thickness: 300 µm to 1000 µm. Life expectancy: MD: 2–4 years. ASP examples: ASP-coat500, ASP-coat1000 and ASP-coatPU.
What is a FeRFA Type 4 multi-layer flooring?
Aggregate dressed systems based on multiple layers of floor coatings or flow-applied floorings, often described as "sandwich" systems. Duty: MD/HD. Typical thickness: 2 mm. Life expectancy: MD: 3–5 years, HD: 2–3 years. ASP examples: ASP-coatSL.
What is a FeRFA Type 5 flow applied flooring?
Often referred to as self-smoothing or self-levelling flooring, with a smooth surface. Duty: MD/HD. Typical thickness: 2 mm – 3 mm. Life expectancy: MD: 6–8 years, HD: 3–4 years. ASP examples: ASP-coatSL.
What is a FeRFA Type 6 resin screed flooring?
Trowel-finished, heavily filled systems, generally incorporating a surface seal coat to minimise porosity and provide a wearing surface. Duty: MD/HD. Typical thickness: 4 mm. Life expectancy: MD: 10–12 years, HD: 5–7 years. ASP examples: ASP-screedPTS.
What is a FeRFA Type 7 heavy duty flowable flooring?
Having a smooth finish. Duty: HD/VHD. Typical thickness: 4 mm – 6 mm. Life expectancy: HD: 8–10 years, VHD: 5–8 years. ASP examples: ASP-creteMD.
What is a FeRFA Type 8 heavy duty resin flooring?
Trowel-finished, aggregate filled systems, effectively impervious throughout their thickness. Duty: VHD. Typical thickness: 6 mm. Life expectancy: VHD: 10–12 years. ASP examples: ASP-creteRT and ASP-creteHF.