Resin & Poured Floors · Northampton
Resin and poured floors in Northampton, monolithic and joint-free.
Two-pack epoxy · Polyurethane · Self-smoothing · DPC tested · Diamond ground
Key takeaways
Key takeaways
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Two-pack epoxy at 3-4mm build, polyurethane for Northampton thermal-shock zones
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Diamond-ground substrate prep on every Northampton pour
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DPC tested before pour — no exceptions
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Single-day installation for retail and small commercial fit-outs in Northampton
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Brackmills and Pineham distribution-centre coverage as standard
What are resin and poured floors in Northampton
The brief, in plain terms.
Industrial resin and poured floors in Northampton cover seamless epoxy, polyurethane and self-smoothing systems installed for warehousing, distribution back-of-house, retail-park units and commercial workshops across the NN postcode. Evolution Flooring lays diamond-prepped, 3-4mm two-pack epoxy edge-to-edge in a single working day, with high-gloss seal, matt or slip-rated R10 finish and a DPC-tested substrate. Northampton sits inside one of the UK's busiest distribution corridors — Brackmills industrial estate and Pineham logistics park between them house a national tier of DC operators, and the Sixfields retail park drives steady commercial-resin demand. Founded in 2024 by Terry Keating and Nick Brawn, Evolution Flooring brings 50+ years of combined trade experience to every Northampton pour. Every pour is preceded by a moisture (DPC) test, diamond grind and crack repair — any compromise on prep telegraphs through the finished surface. Two-pack epoxy is mixed in measured kits, troweled and back-rolled to a 3-4mm build, then sealed for chemical and abrasion resistance. Polyurethane is specified where higher thermal-shock or chemical loading is expected — typical for Northampton food-distribution wash bays and chilled-zone warehousing. Every project is installed personally by Terry, Nick or a tradesman trained the same way. Coverage spans NN1-NN7 plus the wider Northamptonshire service area: Brackmills, Pineham, Swan Valley, Moulton Park, Sixfields and town-centre commercial. The standard is a monolithic, joint-free finish that wears, cleans and sweeps to the wall.
Specifications
The materials we’ll fit, by spec.
Standard ranges held against most Northampton briefs. Bespoke specs available — call to discuss.
| System | Build (mm) | Finish | Slip rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-pack epoxy self-smoothing | 3-4 | High-gloss seal | R9 | Retail back-of-house, Sixfields units |
| Two-pack epoxy with broadcast quartz | 4-6 | Matt slip-rated | R10-R11 | Workshops, commercial kitchens |
| Polyurethane (PU) screed | 6-9 | Matt | R11-R12 | Brackmills food distribution, chilled zones |
| Self-smoothing decorative | 2-3 | High-gloss | R9 | Showrooms, retail front-of-house |
| Anti-static epoxy | 3-4 | Matt | R9 | Electronics DC, server rooms |
Process
From survey to handover.
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Site survey
Free attendance to your Northampton site. DPC moisture test, substrate inspection, take-off and system recommendation.
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Written quote within 7 days
Itemised quote with system spec, build, finish and programme.
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Diamond grind prep
Mechanical diamond grind to remove laitance, contaminants and create mechanical key. Cracks repaired with epoxy mortar.
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Pour and trowel
Two-pack epoxy or polyurethane mixed in measured kits, poured and back-rolled to 3-4mm build edge-to-edge.
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Seal and handover
Top-coat seal applied for chemical and abrasion resistance. Slip rating added where specified. Site cleaned, written guarantee issued.
Why this brief
What you get.
- 01Seamless, joint-free finish — sweeps clean to the wall, no edge to chip
- 023-4mm two-pack epoxy or polyurethane build to project loading
- 03DPC moisture test before every pour — substrate failure is the No.1 cause of resin failure
- 04Diamond ground substrate prep — full mechanical key, dust-extracted
- 05High-gloss, matt or R10 slip-rated finish to suit the environment
- 06Single-day install possible on retail and small commercial sites in Northampton
- 07Distribution-centre programme experience — Brackmills, Pineham, Swan Valley
- 08Free site survey and written quote within 7 days
Recent work
Detail that shows.
Northampton questions
Resin & Poured Floors FAQs
Quick answers to the questions clients ask before booking a survey. Need something specific? Call 07766 828 730 or email evolutionflooring24@gmail.com.
How long does a resin floor installation take in Northampton?
A typical 100m² Northampton workshop pour is delivered in 1-2 working days, with diamond grind prep on day one and the pour on day two. Light foot traffic is allowed after 24 hours, with full chemical cure at 7 days. Larger Brackmills and Pineham distribution-centre pours are programmed across nights, weekends and planned shutdowns.Do you pour resin in Brackmills and Pineham warehouses?
Yes — Brackmills, Pineham and Swan Valley are core territory. Distribution-centre pours are typically programmed around 24/7 operations: section diamond-ground and pulled offline, poured overnight or across a weekend, returned to traffic within 7-day chemical cure. RAMS, inductions and method statements as standard.What's the difference between epoxy and polyurethane resin?
Two-pack epoxy is the workhorse — 3-4mm self-smoothing, hard, chemical-resistant, ideal for retail and light industrial. Polyurethane (PU) screed is thicker (6-9mm) and far more thermal-shock resistant, used in Northampton food distribution, chilled-zone warehousing, wash bays and any environment with steam-cleaning regimes.Do you DPC test the substrate?
Yes — every pour. Damp-proof course (DPC) failure is the number one cause of resin floor failure. We test for relative humidity in the slab using calibrated probes, and only proceed when the reading is below the resin manufacturer's specification (typically 75% RH or 5% moisture content). No exceptions.Can you install slip-rated R10 in Northampton workshops?
Yes. Standard self-smoothing epoxy gives R9. Adding a quartz or aluminium oxide broadcast during the pour brings the rating to R10 or R11 — required for Northampton workshops, distribution wash bays and food zones. The aggregate is back-rolled in and sealed with a top-coat. Specify the rating at survey stage.Will you grind the existing floor in my Northampton unit?
Yes — every project starts with diamond grinding the substrate. This removes laitance, old adhesive, contamination and surface irregularities, exposing fresh aggregate and creating a mechanical key for the resin to bond to. Dust extraction is on the grinder, so contained Northampton sites stay clean during prep.How long does a poured floor last in Northampton industrial use?
A correctly prepped and laid two-pack epoxy floor at 3-4mm build will give 10-15 years of service in retail and light industrial use. Polyurethane in Northampton heavy industrial and food-distribution environments runs 15-20 years before recoating is recommended. Failure almost always traces back to substrate prep or DPC failure, not the resin itself.
References
- Two-pack epoxy build of 3-4mm for self-smoothing systems — FeRFA Guide to the Specification and Application of Synthetic Resin Flooring
- Polyurethane screed build of 6-9mm for heavy industrial — Sika / Flowcrete polyurethane screed technical data
- DPC moisture test threshold — 75% RH / 5% moisture content — BS 8204-6 — Synthetic Resin Floorings — Code of Practice
- Slip resistance ratings R9-R12 for resin systems — DIN 51130 / UKSRG slip resistance guidance
- Approved Contractor status — Linx Construction — Evolution Flooring Portfolio 2026, Vol. I
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