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| FAQs about POLYUREA |
What is Polyurea?
Polyurea is truly a remarkable technology. It is being used successfully for so many different applications today. Polyurea coatings and linings are more commonly applied over concrete and steel for corrosion protection and abrasion resistance. They also have tremendous advantages over conventional materials for joint fill and caulk applications due to their fast set nature, high elongation and durability characteristics. Polyurea can be molded and shaped by spraying it into molds. Similarly, polyurea is also used as hard coat protective shell over expanded polystyrene (EPS) for architectural molded fascia applications.
The markets and applications are endless and rapidly on the rise. Polyurea's future uses are limited only to one's imagination!
The main issue everyone must understand is that Polyurea by name is not a specific coating system or a specification, it is a description of a polymer TECHNOLOGY. A great technology that boasts so many different formulations and physical property ranges. There are pure polyureas (defined by the PDA) and there are hybrid polyurea systems, each possessing their own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
What are the advantages of Polyurea?
 No VOC's and Little to No Odor
Some Systems are USDA and Potable Approved
Weather Tolerant: Cures at -25ºF to >300ºF even in High Humidity
Excellent Resistance to Thermal Shock
Flexible: Bridges Cracks
Waterproof, Seamless and Resilient
Unlimited Mil Thickness in One Application
Spray, Hand Mix and Caulk Grade Materials
Excellent Bond Strengths to Properly Prepared Substrates
Resistant to Various Solvents, Caustics and Mild Acids
Low Permeability, Excellent Sustainability
Can Polyurea be applied by anyone?
Polyurea should only be applied by factory trained and certified applicators.
Please call (512) 757-0127 or to discuss your next coating project. |
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