What does a floor closure actually cost the business?

A full shutdown stops production and blocks dispatch. The next phase moves right. A phased night or weekend programme keeps the floor earning while the coating cures. If you need a figure for the commercial case, the downtime estimator at astardecorators.com/tools/downtime-estimator puts a conservative number on what closure costs. Weigh that against a phased quote. We agree the downtime window before we start, in writing.

How long is the cure?

Walk-on is usually 12-24 hours; forklift-ready 5-7 days, depending on the system. Confirmed in writing per scheme.

Can you do anti-slip?

Yes. Aluminium oxide, glass bead or quartz aggregate broadcast into the topcoat, rated to the specification.

Will it survive forklifts?

Yes, with the right system. We specify to the actual traffic load at survey, not a standard product.

Can it be done over a weekend?

Some systems can, some can't. It depends on substrate, ventilation and cure. We agree it at survey, not on the day.

System-dependent. Most schemes ship with a manufacturer-backed warranty when we're the approved applicator.

Freshly coated resin warehouse floor with line marking. A Star Decorators

Resin floor coatings · warehouse & commercial

Floor coatings specified to the slab, not the price list.

Epoxy and polyurethane resin floors for warehouses, factories and commercial sites. Built to the traffic load, not the price list. Downtime agreed in writing before we start.

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Epoxy/PU

System to traffic load

Downtime

Agreed before we start

CHAS

£10m employer's liability

Warranty

Manufacturer-backed

Working with

Uplands RetailR.G. CarterMorris & Spottiswood

In environments

PrimarkTescoM&SMorrisons

What you get

H&S compliance firstPhoto handoverNo-snag policyDirector-led

01 / service

When the slab is sound but the surface is failing, and you can't give up the floor for long.

The substrate is structurally sound but the finish is worn, cracked or delaminating.
Hygiene, chemical exposure or forklift traffic is driving the specification.
Downtime is a cost and the programme needs fixing up front, not on the day.
Line-marking, anti-slip or a cleanable finish is required to an audit standard.

02 / why floors fail

Why warehouse and factory floors fail early.

Most resin-floor failures trace back to specification, not the product. Test the substrate, match the system to the actual use, and the floor lasts.

Wrong system for the load

A coating chosen on price rather than forklift traffic delaminates and wears to slab within months. We specify to the actual load.

Moisture in the slab

Resin over a wet slab blisters and lifts. We test moisture and cohesion before anything goes down.

Poor preparation

Skipping shot-blasting or diamond-grinding leaves a weak bond. Preparation is where the service life is decided.

No anti-slip where needed

Wet and washdown areas without a rated aggregate are a slip risk and a liability from day one.

03 / process

Downtime agreed first. Then the programme.

Survey

Substrate test (moisture, cohesion), traffic load assessment and downtime tolerance.

Specification

Pick the system. Confirm anti-slip rating if required. Confirm the cure schedule in writing.

RAMS

RAMS written for the project including ventilation and traffic management.

Delivery

Shot-blast or diamond-grind, prime, apply, cure, line-mark.

Handover

As-applied record, anti-slip rating and the cleaning regime.

04 / sectors

Resin floors where the environment makes them earn it.

Logistics & warehousing

High-traffic epoxy and polyurethane systems for pick aisles and dispatch bays, with line-marking to the racking plan.

Manufacturing

Chemical-resistant, impact-tolerant systems for production floors and plant rooms. Specified to what the floor actually takes.

Food & beverage

Hygienic, cleanable, anti-slip systems specified to washdown frequency and the relevant audit standard.

Retail & back-of-house

Stockrooms, loading bays and service corridors. Hard-wearing finishes delivered around trading hours.

Scope · included

Substrate testing and preparation (shot-blast / diamond-grind)
Epoxy or polyurethane system selection to traffic load
Line-marking where required
Anti-slip aggregate option, rated to spec
Manufacturer-backed warranty where we're the approved applicator

Scope · not included

Slab repair beyond the surface
Vehicle access ramps
Structural floor works

Warehouse resin floor coating being applied

Recent work

Warehouse wall & floor coating package

Wall and floor coatings delivered together across a working warehouse. Preparation, resin application and line-marking phased by zone so the operation kept moving and each area was back in use before the next began.

Frequently asked

Answers before the survey, not after the quote.

What does a floor closure actually cost the business?: A full shutdown stops production and blocks dispatch. The next phase moves right. A phased night or weekend programme keeps the floor earning while the coating cures. If you need a figure for the commercial case, the downtime estimator at astardecorators.com/tools/downtime-estimator puts a conservative number on what closure costs. Weigh that against a phased quote. We agree the downtime window before we start, in writing.
How long is the cure?: Walk-on is usually 12-24 hours; forklift-ready 5-7 days, depending on the system. Confirmed in writing per scheme.
Can you do anti-slip?: Yes. Aluminium oxide, glass bead or quartz aggregate broadcast into the topcoat, rated to the specification.
Will it survive forklifts?: Yes, with the right system. We specify to the actual traffic load at survey, not a standard product.
Can it be done over a weekend?: Some systems can, some can't. It depends on substrate, ventilation and cure. We agree it at survey, not on the day.
What's the warranty?: System-dependent. Most schemes ship with a manufacturer-backed warranty when we're the approved applicator.

“RAMS in our hands 48 hours before mobilisation, supervisor on site every morning, and the snag list closed within a working week. That's the loop we expect from a tier-1 and rarely get from a decorator at this scale.”
Estate Manager · Multi-store retail estate · Active framework

Request a site survey

Tell us about the floor.

Area, current condition, traffic load and how much downtime you can give us. We typically reply within one working day with a site-survey window.

077 6178 1304 · mobile office@astardecorators.com