Epoxy Flooring in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Yes, for indoor use. High-grade epoxy resists heat and does not soften or crack under normal UAE indoor conditions. Standard epoxy can yellow under prolonged direct sunlight, so for outdoor or high-UV areas we use polyurethane or a UV-stable topcoat instead. We advise on the right system during a free site visit.

Resin flooring is a poured floor made from liquid resin that cures into a continuous, jointless surface. Epoxy is the most common type of resin flooring, alongside polyurethane and polyaspartic. So epoxy is always a resin floor, but resin flooring is the wider family. In practice people use resin flooring and epoxy flooring to mean the same thing, a hard-wearing poured floor for homes, showrooms, garages and industrial spaces. We supply and fit the full range of resin flooring across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Both are resin floors. Epoxy is harder and more chemical resistant, ideal for industrial and decorative indoor floors. Polyurethane is more flexible and UV stable, better for temperature changes, kitchens, cold rooms and outdoor areas. We often combine them, an epoxy base with a PU topcoat, for the best of both.

A professionally installed epoxy floor typically lasts around 10 to 15 years, and industrial-grade systems longer with maintenance. Lifespan depends on the traffic, the grade and, above all, the surface preparation. A well-prepared floor far outlasts a poorly prepared one, which is why we never rush prep.

Usually yes, and it is cheaper than starting again. A sound floor that has dulled or worn thin can be lightly ground to key the surface, then given a fresh topcoat. Floors that are peeling, contaminated with oil, or failing because moisture is coming up through the slab need the old coating removed and the cause fixed first. We tell you which you have at the free site visit.

As an indicative guide, supply and fit runs from around AED 50/sqm (about AED 4.6/sqft) for a solid self-levelling floor up to AED 250/sqm (about AED 23.2/sqft) for 3D epoxy. Metallic and industrial finishes sit in between. Floor condition and area affect the price. Request a free site visit.

Smooth epoxy can be slippery when wet, but we add anti-slip aggregate or use flake and quartz finishes to give grip where needed, such as kitchens, ramps and wet areas. Smooth, flake and aggregate finishes behave differently when wet, so we match the finish to the room rather than giving every floor the same anti-slip treatment.

Most epoxy floors take two to five days to install depending on size, layers and preparation. The floor is usually walk-ready in 24 to 48 hours and fully cured for heavy use within a few days. We confirm the timeline and any access needs during the site visit.

Most epoxy floors are between 2mm and 3mm thick, though the right thickness depends on use. A thin roller coating runs 0.3mm to 0.5mm and suits light residential floors. Self-levelling epoxy is usually 2mm to 3mm. Heavy industrial and high-build systems that carry forklift traffic and impact go from 3mm up to 6mm or more. We match the thickness to your floor's traffic and load during a free site visit.

The difference is how the epoxy is applied and how thick it goes. A standard epoxy coating is rolled on thin, around 0.3mm to 0.5mm, and follows the shape of the floor beneath it. Self-levelling epoxy is poured thicker, around 2mm to 3mm, and flows out to settle into a smooth, level surface that hides minor dips in the concrete. Self-levelling gives a flatter, more hard-wearing finish, which is why it suits showrooms and high-traffic floors. We advise which suits your floor during a free site visit.

Epoxy is a resin coating, hard and continuous, with glossy or decorative finishes. Microcement is a thin cement-based finish with a matt, stone-like look, used on floors and walls. Epoxy suits industrial and high-gloss spaces, microcement suits contemporary matt interiors. See our microcement page for more.

Both, though epoxy is an applied system that needs professional installation for a lasting result. Our team handles surface preparation, application and finishing, so there is a single point of accountability. We assess your floor and recommend the right system. Free site visit comes as standard.

Yes, epoxy works well in bathrooms because it cures into a continuous, non-porous surface with no grout lines for water to seep through. We add anti-slip aggregate for wet areas, and can carry the epoxy up the wall as a coved skirting for a hygienic, easy-clean edge. It suits bathrooms, wet rooms and shower areas when applied and sealed correctly. We assess the room and recommend the right system during a free site visit.

Epoxy painting kits exist, but a rolled-on epoxy paint is thin and wears through quickly compared with a professionally applied floor. We apply epoxy as a full system: proper surface grinding, primer, the epoxy build coats and a sealer, which is what makes it last for years rather than months. We do not supply epoxy paint on its own, we apply epoxy flooring as a complete, installed floor, ground back, primed and sealed by one team. Book a free site visit for a proper quote.

Standard epoxy is not ideal for open outdoor areas, because direct UV and heat can cause it to yellow and chalk over time. For outdoor floors we assess the site and specify a UV-stable system instead, often a polyurethane topcoat or a full PU build, matched to the exposure and use. So outdoor resin flooring is possible, but not with standard indoor epoxy. We recommend the right system for each location during a free site visit.

Look for a company that grinds and prepares the substrate properly, since most epoxy failures come from poor preparation rather than the epoxy itself. Ask how many coats and what system they use, whether they offer a workmanship guarantee, and to see past floors. Urban Flooring has applied epoxy and resin floors across Dubai and Abu Dhabi since 2013, from villa garages to warehouses and clinics, with one team accountable from preparation to sealing.