Polyurea Floor Coating Explained
All types of floor coatings have their benefits but polyurea floor coating is the go-to for durability. This kind of floor coating is installed to last for years to come. ICM Coating Masters can help you understand the different flooring options and help you choose the best one for your project!
Polyurea floor coating is a two-part coating system consisting of an isocyanate and a resin. The isocyanate forms a tough, resilient membrane that bonds to the substrate and crosslinks with the resin to form a hard, abrasion-resistant film. Polyurea floor coatings are available in both solvent-borne and waterborne systems.
Solventborne polyureas offer high build capabilities and can be applied at thicker film thicknesses than waterborne systems. They also provide good chemical resistance but may have a limited shelf life. Waterborne polyureas are more environmentally friendly but may not offer as much chemical resistance as solvent-based systems. In addition, they do not typically build up as thick of a film as solvent-based coatings, so they may not be ideal for applications where extreme wear is expected.
Polyurea floor coatings offer several benefits over other types of concrete coatings including:
- Durability: Polyurea floor coatings are extremely durable and can withstand heavy traffic and repeated abuse.
- Chemical Resistance: Polyurea floor coatings offer excellent chemical resistance and can withstand exposure to most acids, alkalis, solvents, oils, and fuels.
- Abrasion Resistance: Polyurea floor coatings have excellent abrasion resistance and can resist wear from foot traffic, carts, or equipment movement.
- Ease of Maintenance: Polyurea floor coatings are easy to maintain and clean – just sweep or mop regularly to keep them looking their best.
1 Day Polyurea Floor Coating by ICM Coating Masters
If you are looking for a high-quality, durable floor coating that can stand up to heavy traffic and repeated abuse, then polyurea floor coatings may be the perfect solution for you. We provide all of our customers with free quotes, so why wait?
To learn more about this coating system or to discuss your next project, please call ICM Coating Masters at 601-319-9619. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and help you choose the right system for your needs.
