When it comes to designing modern bathrooms and wetrooms, resin is becoming an increasingly popular choice for surfaces and flooring.
Known for its sleek finish and waterproof qualities, resin offers a range of benefits — but like any material, it also has its drawbacks.
At CCL Wetrooms, we believe in helping you make informed decisions for your space. In this article, we’ll explore the key advantages and potential disadvantages of using resin in bathrooms and wetrooms, so you can decide if it’s the right fit for your project.
What is a Resin Bathroom Floor?
Resin bathroom flooring is crafted from synthetic resin. This resin is mixed with hardeners and additives to form a liquid compound, which is layered onto a prepared surface.
Bathroom floor resin can be applied as a light coating — making it waterproof — or as a self-levelling layer for added thickness.
Being both heat and water-resistant, resin bathroom flooring is ideal for use in both residential and commercial settings.
What is the Difference Between Epoxy and Resin Flooring?
Typically, resin flooring comes in two main types — epoxy resin and polyurethane resin — both of which are similarly made and applied.
Although you treat floors with epoxy and polyurethane resin in similar ways, the difference lies in their use cases.
Epoxy resin — valued for its strong adhesion and durability — forms a very hard surface that can withstand heavy wear, impacts, and chemical exposure. This makes it a popular choice for industrial settings and high-traffic areas.
Polyurethane resin is more flexible than epoxy, helping it resist pressure and avoid cracking under movement. It’s typically more scratch-resistant and tends to feel softer underfoot, making it ideal for residential floors and outdoor surfaces.
What are the Pros and Cons of a Resin Bathroom Floor?
Now that you know what resin is and how it’s used to treat floors in your home, it’s worth knowing the advantages and disadvantages — so you can make an informed flooring choice when designing your your wetroom or bathroom.
Here are some factors to consider when treating your floor with resin.
Advantages of a Resin Bathroom Floor
1. Highly durable and long-lasting
Resin flooring is renowned for its superior durability. Once treated and cured, it forms a tough surface that can withstand all the daily wear and tear you can throw at it.
With proper care, well-cured resin flooring can last you between 10 and 20 years.
2. Waterproof and heat resistant
Resin floors provide a waterproof barrier — ideal for wet areas like bathrooms and wetrooms. They also resist heat well, making them perfect for combating the warm condensation that settles after a shower.
3. Easy to clean
Because resin bathroom floors are applied as a continuous layer without joints, dirt and bacteria have fewer places to hide — making it easy to clean. Resin leaves a seamless, smooth finish that can be easily wiped down and mopped to maintain a clean and tidy room.
4. Available in a variety of colours and finishes
Resin bathroom flooring can be fully customised with a wide range of colours, textures, and finishes, letting you get creative with a design that suits your taste and decor.
5. Can be applied quickly and cures relatively fast
Compared to some other flooring options, resin bathroom flooring can be installed and ready for use fairly quickly. Once the resin has dried and solidified, it’s good to go — meaning you don’t have to tread carefully or wait for the floor to bed in.
What are the Disadvantages of a Resin Bathroom Floor?
1. Can be more costly
Although usually cheaper in the long run, curing your bathroom floor with resin comes with a higher upfront cost. This is because the materials are typically more expensive to buy, and require specialist installation from a qualified professional – leading to higher prices from the outset.
2. Requires professional installation for best results
Curing your flooring with resin is something you probably shouldn’t do yourself. Specialised equipment and skills are needed to get a resin application that’s perfectly smooth — meaning paying for a professional might be the only suitable option.
3. Repairs can be challenging
If the resin floor is damaged, repairing so it looks as good as new can be difficult. More often than not, affected areas need to be completely removed and reapplied to maintain a uniform appearance — which can be costly too.
How Do You Care for a Resin Bathroom Floor?
Fortunately, cleaning a resin bathroom floor is easy — thanks to its seamless, waterproof surface, there’s nowhere for dirt to hide.
However, you still want to keep your resin bathroom floor looking nice and clean. So, it’s important to follow these quick and easy tips to maintaining your resin floor.
Sweep or vacuum regularly
Remove dirt, dust, and grit with a soft-bristle broom or vacuum cleaner to prevent surface abrasion.
Mop with a mild detergent
Use warm water and a pH-neutral cleaner to mop the floor, but avoid harsh chemicals like bleaches, as this can damage your resin floor.
Be sure to rinse off and dry the surface to prevent residue buildup.
Dry the floor
While resin is waterproof, standing water can make the surface slippery. Use a squeegee or towel to remove excess water.
How Long Do Resin Bathroom Floors Last?
Resin floors can typically last between 10 and 20 years in your bathroom or wetroom – but the actual time depends on a variety of factors including:
- The type of resin used.
- The quality of the installation.
- The quality of the floor underneath — before curing.
- How well it’s been maintained.
Need Help Creating your dream Bathroom or Wetroom?
At CCL Wetrooms, we have years of experience in bathroom and wetroom installations. Contact us today and speak with one of our technical experts to find an affordable solution to your dream wetroom floor and tiling.
