Epoxy is one type of resin flooring. The other common types, polyurethane and polyaspartic, behave differently with heat, sunlight and cure time. Here’s how to choose.
Updated 26 October 2026
In short: Epoxy is one type of resin flooring. Polyurethane handles heat and hot washdowns better, and polyaspartic cures fastest and resists sunlight. Choose epoxy for warehouses and showrooms, PU for commercial kitchens, and a UV-stable top coat for sunny areas.
“Resin flooring” covers floor systems made from liquid resins that cure into a hard, seamless surface. The main types are epoxy, polyurethane (PU) and polyaspartic. They’re often combined: an epoxy base with a PU or polyaspartic top coat, for example.
| Epoxy | Polyurethane (PU) | Polyaspartic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | Very hard, good impact resistance | Slightly softer, more flexible | Hard and flexible |
| Sunlight (UV) | Can yellow in direct sun | UV stable | UV stable |
| Heat and temperature changes | Moderate | Good; suits hot washdowns in kitchens | Good |
| Cure time | Typically a day or more before use | Similar to epoxy | Fast; often usable the same or next day |
| Relative cost | Lower | Middle | Higher |
| Typical use | Warehouses, garages, showrooms, offices | Commercial kitchens, food production | Fast-turnaround jobs, outdoor or sunny areas |
Most floor failures come from preparation, not product choice: dust, moisture in the slab, cracks or old coatings left in place. Whatever system you pick, make sure the quotation spells out grinding, crack repair, primer and moisture testing.
Singapore guides put installed epoxy at roughly S$4 to S$12 per sq ft; PU and polyaspartic systems usually cost more. See the epoxy flooring price guide for budgets by area.
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Epoxy is one type of resin flooring. Polyurethane and polyaspartic are other common types.
Polyurethane-based systems are usually preferred because they cope better with hot water and temperature changes.
Some epoxies yellow in strong direct sunlight. A UV-stable top coat helps in sunny areas.
Polyaspartic coatings cure fast and can often be used the same or next day.
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