Resin skirting, also known as resin coved skirting, is a curved junction formed where a resin floor meets the wall. By removing the sharp ninety-degree corner, a resin coving profile prevents dirt, bacteria and moisture from collecting at the wall to floor edge.
Because resin flooring is seamless and resistant to wear, chemicals and moisture, it is well suited to forming this hygienic transition as part of a tanked resin flooring system. The result is a smooth, continuous surface that is easier to clean, easier to sanitise and less prone to long-term failure.
In most installations, resin skirting is formed during floor installation to complete a fully sealed wall to floor junction. A metal or plastic guide trim may be fixed to the wall to help form a consistent curve before the resin is trowel applied. In hygiene-critical environments, specialist polyurethane resin coving systems such as Monarcove are commonly specified to provide improved flexibility, durability and long-term hygiene performance.
A bonded resin coving system forms a single, continuous surface that resists impact, chemicals and thermal fluctuation at the wall to floor junction. Unlike tile finishes or PVC trims, resin skirting has no open joints, grout lines or mechanical fixings that can fail, loosen or harbour contamination over time.
This makes resin coved skirting particularly suitable for food and drink manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing and industrial production environments where durability, cleanability and long term performance are critical. By forming part of a fully sealed resin flooring system, resin skirting helps reduce maintenance requirements and supports compliance with recognised hygiene standards and best practice guidance.
Resin coved skirting is used to form a sealed, curved junction between walls and resin floors where hygiene, cleanability and moisture control are important. By eliminating the sharp edge where floors and walls meet, it prevents dirt, bacteria and residues from becoming trapped at the perimeter.
This type of junction detail is particularly important in environments that are subject to regular washdowns, wet processes or strict hygiene controls. In these settings, resin coved skirting supports effective cleaning, helps manage water at wall bases, and reduces the risk of standing moisture that can compromise floor performance over time.
Where required, floor falls and stainless steel drainage can be incorporated alongside resin coved skirting to create a fully tanked system that directs liquids efficiently and supports long term durability in demanding environments.
Not all resin coved skirting systems perform the same in hygiene-critical environments. The correct specification depends on cleaning regimes, temperature exposure, chemical contact and the level of impact at wall bases.
In breweries, food production and pharmaceutical facilities where hot water washdowns, organic acids and strict hygiene standards apply, a polyurethane resin coving system is typically preferred due to its flexibility, chemical resistance and tolerance to thermal shock.
For these environments, Monarcove is a specialist polyurethane resin coving system designed to integrate seamlessly with resin flooring and provide long-term hygiene performance.
Monarcove is a specialist polyurethane resin coving system designed for wall to floor junctions in hygiene-critical environments. It is trowel applied to create a smooth, durable and seamless coved detail that integrates with resin flooring systems to form a fully sealed junction.
Polyurethane resin coving is commonly specified in food and drink production, breweries and pharmaceutical facilities due to its flexibility, chemical resistance and tolerance to hot water cleaning and routine washdowns. When installed correctly, it provides long-term hygiene performance while protecting wall bases from impact and moisture ingress.
For detailed product specifications, installation guidance and suitability by environment, see Monarcove.
We also install resin coving products from a wide range of trusted manufacturers.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Three part polyurethane resin coving |
| System | Wall to floor junction render integrated with resin flooring |
| Recommended Thickness | 4–9 mm |
| Coverage (typical) | ~25.1 kg for ~8.3 linear metres at 150 mm height × 100 mm base |
| Mixed Density | ~2.10 g/cm³ |
| Pot Life at 20 °C | ~15 minutes |
| Curing at 20 °C | Recoating 6–8 hours, light traffic 12–16 hours, full traffic 48 hours, chemical cure 3–5 days |
| Bond Strength | > 3 N/mm² to substrate — BS EN 13892-8 |
| Compressive Strength | 26.4 N/mm² — BS EN 13892-2 |
| Flexural Strength | 4.4 N/mm² — BS EN 13892-2 |
| Temperature Resistance | −40 °C to +120 °C at 9 mm |
| Fire Rating | Bfl-s1 — EN 13501-1 |
| Approvals | Non tainting Campden BRI and suitable for HACCP led environments |
| Shelf Life and Storage | Base and colour 36 months, hardener 12 months, aggregate 6 months, store 15–30 °C dry and frost free |
Disclaimer: This overview is indicative. Always refer to the latest Technical Data Sheet and Material Safety Data Sheet or speak to our technical team before specifying.
What is resin skirting
Resin skirting is a seamless curved junction between the wall and floor that removes the sharp ninety degree corner. This helps prevent dirt, bacteria and moisture from collecting at the wall to floor edge and improves overall cleanability in hygienic environments.
Is resin coved skirting suitable for food and pharma areas
Yes. Resin coved skirting is commonly specified in food and drink production and pharmaceutical environments because it supports hygiene controls and frequent cleaning regimes. When installed correctly as part of a resin flooring system, it helps maintain clean, sealed junctions.
Can resin skirting be added to an existing floor
In many cases, yes. After suitable preparation, resin coving can be bonded to existing resin floors or concrete substrates provided they are sound and compatible. A site assessment is recommended to confirm suitability.
How thick is the cove and how high is it formed
Typical coving thickness ranges from 4 to 9 millimetres, with heights commonly specified between 100 and 200 millimetres depending on the environment, cleaning regime and design requirements.
Which systems does Monarcove work with
Monarcove integrates with epoxy resin flooring and polyurethane resin flooring systems and is often paired with Monarthane to create a unified, hygienic floor and coving installation.
To conclude, resin coved skirting is a form of floor installation which creates a curved join between the wall and the floor. This join not only makes the floor easy to clean, but it also makes it hard for any bacteria or dirt to get trapped in the edges. As a result this creates a more hygienic setting which works best in food and drink facilities as well as industrial settings.
Monarch are a leading resin flooring contractor which installs resin skirting and coving across the UK. We have worked with a lot of food and drinks facilities over the past thirty years making sure their floors are both durable and fit for purpose. As well as being knowledgeable in our trade we are also realisable and take pride in what we install. We have offices in South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lancashire and install through out the UK. As well as resin coved skirting we also install epoxy coatings and polyurethane screeds.
Monarch have been members of the Resin Flooring Association for over 10 years now and are accredited, approved installers by Safe Contractor. As well as installing our own brand of products we also install from other reliable resin manufacturers. This includes RESDEV and Remmers while creating our coved skirting.
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