Methyl methacrylate is an extremely durable flooring system that can last for years if looked after and maintained correctly. These flooring systems are incredibly adaptable and quick to cure, along with many other benefits. There are, however, several factors that influence the longevity of your methyl methacrylate flooring. To ensure your flooring lasts, it is important to understand its qualities and how to maintain it over time best.
What is Methyl Methacrylate flooring?
Methyl methacrylate, or MMA, is a resin-based flooring solution that can cure in under two hours. This is a great choice for industrial flooring when a prompt return to service is essential. MMA is also a great choice for restoring worn-out and damaged surfaces.
When exposed to UV radiation, MMA resin-based flooring materials do not deteriorate. MMA floorings may be installed in conditions that range from negative 30 degrees to over 35 degrees. These floor coatings can be used in industrial settings like cooling chambers or during the cold months when there is no heat. With no gaps or seams where anything may damage the surface, the resins provide a solid, monolithic surface. MMA flooring is impenetrable to liquids, sediments, oils, and other things relevant to the industrial sector.
Airports, kitchens, recreation centres, quick food restaurants, retailers, and supermarkets frequently install MMA flooring because it can produce effects that other resin systems cannot. Due to its strong UV stability, it’s also ideal for outdoor applications, including parking lots, pathways, and traffic markers. Key advantages of MMA are quick curing, fantastic bond strength, compressive strength, and wide temperature range installation.
Methyl methacrylate floors may survive for many years with good care and upkeep, but it is crucial to know the important variables that might shorten or lengthen its lifespan. While these sturdy floors require little maintenance, the longevity of MMA floors, however, can be impacted by several things. You can contribute to ensuring a long-lasting finish that adds beauty and value to any area for many years by being aware of these variables and taking the necessary precautions to avoid them.
Factors that influence the longevity of your MMA flooring
Surface Cleaning
The MMA coating will not adhere properly and will start to peel and chip after a few months if the floor is not sufficiently prepped before you apply it. Our team carefully clean and set up your base before application to avoid this.
Daily Maintenance
Maintaining your MMA floor properly is essential if you want it to last for many years. With the right maintenance, your floor will stay gorgeous and brand new. A moist mop may simply be used to clean an MMA floor, which eliminates the need for time-consuming and expensive steam cleaning. Additionally, because the surface is liquid-impermeable and free of pinholes, they do not harbour dirt or bacteria.
Condition of the Substrate
Numerous substrates, such as concrete, steel, tiles, and other resin materials, can support the installation of MMA flooring. The state of the supporting substrate, such as concrete, is one of the most crucial elements that will affect the longevity of your MMA floor. It will prematurely degrade if the concrete is broken, uneven, or has other defects. Therefore, before the MMA is placed, any fractures or damage should be fixed.
Optional Finish Coats
Although MMA flooring is renowned for its toughness, it may nevertheless sustain scratches and other types of harm. A high-quality topcoat will help your MMA floor last longer and shield it from abrasions. A resilient, hard coating can help shield your floor from normal wear and strain. You may enjoy the beauty and toughness of your MMA floor for many years to come with a top coat of high quality.
Additionally, a top layer may be added to the MMA floor at the end of its lifespan for quick and simple refurbishment. Chemical bonding between the extra layer and the current floor creates a monolithic structure that will not delaminate. Excellent inter-coat adhesion may be seen in MMA-based resin. In actuality, neither the present flooring material nor any mechanical preparation is required. Because acrylic resins have such a high bonding ability, coatings adhere to the substrate and one another very quickly. When new MMA resin is applied, it produces a surface on which it wants to adhere.
Additives
Additives with antibacterial characteristics can also be used if more defence is required. Both slip resistance and coating thickness may be altered. Using colourful flakes, quartz sands, and pigments, these floors may also be tinted in some ways, creating ornamental or anti-slip effects.
Interested in MMA flooring?
Consult with Robex, skilled experts with a lot of expertise in installing MMA flooring to ensure a high-quality installation. We can assist you in making the best product and material choices for your unique business requirements.
