Guide · · 6 min read
How to Care for a Resin Floor — Cleaning and Maintenance
Good news: a seamless resin floor is one of the easiest floors to maintain that exists. No grout for dirt to get into, no pores to soak up stains. A few simple rules keep it looking like the handover day a decade on.
Daily care — less is more
Day to day, sweeping or vacuuming dust and sand plus mopping with lukewarm water and a mild, pH-neutral detergent is enough. The smooth, non-porous surface doesn't hold dirt, so no aggressive products are needed. It's one of the reasons resin ends up in homes, apartments and garages.
What to avoid
- Strongly acidic and strongly alkaline agents (they can dull the topcoat over time).
- Abrasive scourers and grinding pastes — they leave micro-scratches on the gloss.
- Dragging heavy objects across the floor unprotected — put felt or cardboard underneath.
- Leaving pools of aggressive chemicals (fuel, solvent) for long — wipe them up promptly.
How to protect the gloss
The biggest enemy of gloss is sand carried in on shoes and tires — it acts like sandpaper. A doormat at the entrance and pads under furniture legs do more for the floor's looks than any product. High-gloss floors, like our metallic surfaces, reward this with a deep sheen for years.
Garage — salt, oil and winter
In a garage there's road salt and oil. Salt is best rinsed off with water once the car has dried, and oil stains wiped before they spread — resin doesn't absorb them, so they come off easily. In winter a drip tray under the wheels helps limit pools of melting, salty snow.
A refresh after years
If after many years of heavy use the gloss dulls in places, you don't need to replace the whole floor — usually a light sanding and a fresh topcoat is enough. That's a fraction of the cost of a new installation.
Have a question about caring for a specific finish, or want to refresh an older floor? Get in touch — we'll advise, and if you're planning a new project, price it in the quote calculator.
