Haywards Farmshop
Heavy Duty Polyurethane Resin Screed with Radial Coving
Project Description
Case Study: Food-Grade Polyurethane Resin Flooring for Haywood’s Farm Shop, Tonbridge
Project Overview
Client: Haywood’s Farm Shop, Tonbridge, Kent
Scope: Full upgrade of production and preparation facility floors with a seamless, food-grade polyurethane resin system
Area: Large, five-room production and preparation facility
Objective: Deliver a durable, hygienic, slip- and chemical-resistant floor suitable for heavy-duty food preparation and retail operations
Challenges
Existing floors required extensive mechanical preparation to ensure proper adhesion and hygiene compliance
Gradual falls needed to gully drains for effective water drainage
Seamless coving and wall-to-floor detailing required to meet strict food safety and cleaning standards
Flooring system had to be solvent- and taint-free, fast-curing, and resistant to heavy traffic, chemicals, and steam cleaning
Our Solution
1. Surface Preparation
Mechanically prepared the substrate using vacuum-assisted diamond-bladed floor grinders
Additional grinding created gradual falls toward gully drains
Applied a damp-proof membrane epoxy primer to ensure adhesion and long-term durability
2. Trims & Coving
Installed stainless steel trims along perimeter walls (100mm high) and angled stop trims (9mm high, 50mm from walls)
Formed a radial coving detail between trims using polyurethane resin mortar
Sealed coving with clear polyurethane resin to improve hygiene and ease of cleaning
3. Resin Flooring Installation
Applied a 10mm, three-component polyurethane resin screed in area-specific colours:
Red for butchery rooms
Yellow or grey for fruit, vegetable, preparation, and storage areas
Provided a fast-curing, heavy-duty, slip- and chemical-resistant finish, suitable for steam cleaning
Ensured a seamless finish that complies with food safety regulations
Results & Benefits
| Feature | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Durability | Seamless, robust flooring capable of withstanding heavy foot traffic and intensive food preparation |
| Hygiene & Safety | Smooth, solvent- and taint-free surface with coving ensures easy cleaning and compliance with food hygiene standards |
| Maintenance | Quick and efficient cleaning due to seamless resin surface and radial coving detail |
| Functionality | Colour-coded flooring improves workflow and area differentiation |
| Longevity | High-quality polyurethane resin with proper substrate preparation offers 6–10 years’ warranty and long-term performance |
Impact: Haywood’s Farm Shop now enjoys a hygienic, visually distinct, and durable flooring system that enhances food safety, operational efficiency, and maintenance while supporting the demands of a busy family-owned butcher and retail environment.
Why GSS Flooring
Specialist in high-performance, food-grade polyurethane and epoxy resin flooring for retail, food production, and other commercial environments
Precision installation tailored to hygiene, safety, and heavy-duty operational requirements
Solutions designed for long-term performance, ease of cleaning, and operational efficiency
Contact us for a free quotation and advice on how GSS Flooring can transform your production or retail space with a seamless, durable resin flooring installation.
Project Details
Resin System Heavy Duty Polyurethane Resin Screed with Radial Coving
Client Haywards Farmshop
Location Tonbridge, Kent
Area 320m2 – Production Facility
Installation 6 days
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