Six resin flooring and wall coating brands, with practical comparisons of thin films, decorative surfaces and technical systems, plus costs and installation questions.
Resin flooring can change the character of a room without introducing the grid of new tiles. It may look quiet and uniform, textured, glossy or subtly varied. Yet similar photographs can represent very different materials and installation systems. A good purchase starts with understanding what will actually be applied.
Our shortlist of resin flooring and wall coating brands includes Mapei, Kerakoll, Sika, Ideal Work, Gobbetto and IPM Italia. These documented decorative and technical systems provide useful comparisons for homes, commercial interiors and service areas. The guide focuses on Italian and European offerings; it is not a worldwide laboratory ranking, and local product availability should be confirmed.
Resin flooring, thin-film coatings and microcement
“Resin” covers products with different compositions, thicknesses and finishes. A coloured thin film can renew a surface while retaining its texture. A trowel-applied decorative finish creates a different effect; a self-smoothing system has another construction again. They are not interchangeable tins of colour.
Microcement for interiors deserves a separate comparison: a concrete-like appearance does not identify a coating’s chemistry. For a broader view of domestic applications, see our guide to resin flooring, its advantages and limitations.
Six brands to compare by project
| Brand | System to consider | Main comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Mapei | Mapefloor | Technical and self-smoothing systems |
| Kerakoll | Microresina Floor | Recolouring existing surfaces |
| Sika | Sikafloor-2540 W | Technical internal coatings |
| Ideal Work | Solidro | Thin decorative surfaces |
| Gobbetto | Dega Art | Artistic customisation |
| IPM Italia | Cult and Venexian | Trowelled or terrazzo effects |
Mapei: specify the complete Mapefloor system
Mapei is worth considering when a resin floor needs a precisely defined build-up. Mapefloor I 300 SL is an epoxy formulation used in several systems; preparation, primer, aggregates and application determine the result.
Mapefloor System 31 is an anti-slip multilayer system for internal industrial floors, with a declared thickness of 0.8–1.2 mm. The decorative self-smoothing interior solution takes a different approach. A complete system specification makes the proposed finish clearer than a resin component’s name alone.
Kerakoll: Microresina Floor for recolouring
Microresina Floor is a water-based coloured microfilm for existing ceramic, concrete and resin floors. It is designed to retain and emphasise patterns, textures and irregularities. It is relevant if you want a new colour while keeping the underlying surface’s character.
If your intention is to conceal the tile pattern completely, say so before choosing the system. A thin coating is different from a layer that rebuilds and levels the surface. Microresina is the coloured component within specified systems, not the whole floor installation in a single pack.
Sika: technical coatings for service areas
Sikafloor-2540 W is a coloured, two-component water-dispersed epoxy coating for indoor use. Sika lists applications including warehouses, parking areas and garages. It helps illustrate the distinction between a technical coating and a decorative finish chosen for a living room.
Substrate condition, moisture and absence of rising damp are part of the technical assessment. Water-based does not mean suitable for every damp floor. Garage traffic, possible spills and desired texture help define an appropriate system.
Ideal Work: Solidro beyond the concrete look
Solidro is a non-cementitious decorative skim based on water-based resins. The May 2026 system data sheet describes continuous finishes of approximately 2 mm, with a polyurethane protective treatment, for floors, walls and other surfaces.
It is an option when several interior elements should share a tactile visual language. Standard, Extra Fine and Floated offer different textures, making a physical sample particularly useful. In a bathroom, a water-resistant decorative surface does not replace the waterproofing design or the detailing of junctions.
Gobbetto: Dega Art for custom decorative surfaces
Dega Art emphasises artistic customisation through mixed techniques, pigments, powders and decorative inclusions. The range addresses residential and contract floors and wall coverings, with finishes that change the surface’s depth and reflections.
Agree a sample with the applicator, including how visible the variations and trowel marks should be. View it in the room’s lighting. A handcrafted coating should be chosen with an understanding of its variation rather than an expectation of precisely repeated tile graphics.
IPM Italia: trowelled finishes or a terrazzo effect
IPM Italia presents decorative and functional systems for commercial interiors, offices and hospitality. IPM Cult provides a trowelled effect, including applications on stairs and walls. IPM Venexian combines resin mortar with selected quartz or marble aggregates and polishing for a terrazzo effect.
A textured colour surface and an aggregate-rich finish create different effects at home. Intended use guides the system; samples, edges and care instructions then make the proposal easier to judge.
Cost: a pack of resin is not an installed floor
An Italian Valli Home offer listed Kerakoll Microresina KK 1, 1.2 kg, at €53.29 including VAT. This indicative reference, to reconfirm, concerns one coloured component rather than a full kit or installed square-metre price. Colour, size and delivery can change the cost.
A reliable budget starts with a site assessment and separates preparation, repairs, primer, decorative layers, protection and labour. Stairs, upstands, bathrooms and damaged substrates differ from a large regular room. Retained joints, exclusions and the return-to-service date complete the quotation. The Italian component price is not a worldwide installed benchmark.
Where to buy and questions for the applicator
Channels include builders’ merchants, surface showrooms, specialist distributors and applicators supplying the complete system. For an important decorative finish, compare physical samples and completed projects using that system. Buying materials online before the substrate is assessed can limit or complicate the installation choices.
- Substrate: how will adhesion, moisture, cracks and existing tile stability be assessed?
- Appearance: will the original texture remain visible, and which variations are inherent to the application?
- Use: is the system specified for floors, walls, showers or outdoors? What slip-resistant finish is required?
- Details: how will joints, drains, corners, thresholds and junctions be treated?
- Timing: distinguish light foot traffic from exposure to water, cleaning and full furniture loading.
- Aftercare: which cleaning products are suitable, and how can the protective finish be renewed or repaired?
Common resin flooring questions
Can resin be applied over tiles?
Some systems permit application over tiles after assessment and preparation. Loose tiles, cracks and moisture still need addressing in a written specification before the work is agreed.
Does a continuous floor eliminate every joint?
Visual continuity and movement accommodation are different issues. Building and substrate joints need to be addressed in the project; do not assume they can all disappear beneath a coating.
Is resin flooring scratch-proof?
How a finish ages belongs in the choice. Declared performance, samples and care requirements for furniture feet, stains, cleaning and protective-coat renewal help match the surface to daily life, without expecting an indestructible material.
