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Polyaspartics are a type of polyurea however, polyaspartics have been developed to address the issues that polyureas face. Polyaspartics have a longer pot life, which makes them much easier to set up and improves adhesiveness to concrete surfaces. They also are more resistant to UV. But, it's crucial to keep in mind the fact that not all polyaspartics are equal. To ensure that your product won't fade over time the polyaspartic must be 100 percent alphatic. A majority of polyaspartics have only 51 percent of aliphatic material and leave you exposed to the possibility of discoloration caused by UV.
Polyurea is a synthetic polymer that is the result of the reaction of a diamine with diisocyanate. the polymerization process is like the polyurethane one, however, in the case of polyurea, the resultant link is called "urea" which is why it is referred to as polyurea. Through this link, we can gain by generating molecular structure, an insensitivity to water, which makes the polyurea (if it is pure) the most effective waterproof membrane.
Polyurea properties make it a chemical for applications where waterproofing, protection, and durability are essential. The adaptability and adhesion of polyurea permit use in almost any application requirement. Waterproofing, coating, and protection can include waterproofing and corrosion protection on steel, concrete, and many other application types. The unlimited possibilities for polyurea are a clear advantage in those applications where the aesthetic aspect plays a vital role.
ArmorThane polyurea starts to establish it physical properties within minutes after application. One of the most sought-after properties is their quick gel time and glass transition temperatures which average 40 degrees F, as well as +480deg F. Deflection temperature in the absence of load, is 250degF subject to the system. The maximum safe working temperature is 350degF with no load. This is, of course depends upon the particular system. Although polyurea is a glass-like material with high glass transition as well as the high heat of deflection It will ignite upon exposure to flames direct. It will cease to burn after the flame has been removed. Polyurea exhibits thermal shock debonding when exposed to repeated blasts of steam that are live.
Aliphatic polyurea systems are usually high-temperature/high pressure sprayed systems, and also "polyaspartic polyurea" type systems. The Polyaspartic method can be manually applied with brushes, rollers or rakes, and even airless sprayers. Aspartic systems are generally employed to apply a thin layer of coating to the surface of aromatic polyurea for it to protect the substance from ultraviolet damage. Aromatic polyurea systems are processed by lower pressure "cold" cartridges or high pressure and heated plural component pumps and sprayed with an impingement spray gun. This is also true for the aliphatic variant of this kind of system, with the primary differentiator is the stability of color in the Aliphatic systems.
Epoxy is inexpensive and can be used in DIY projects, but there are a few drawbacks to this popular floor coating. It is as thick as molasses, so it will not be able to penetrate every crack and crevice in the concrete garage floor and can cause adhesion issues later on. Polyaspartic's consistency is similar to water, and polyurea is even thinner which makes it easier to absorb into concrete pores. Epoxy floors are generally not durable and maintenance can be a hassle particularly if applied by a DIY approach. Epoxy floors aren't UV resistant, meaning they turn yellow in time and are typically more prone to delamination and damage. The biggest drawback of epoxy floor coating has to do with the long cure time. Other floor coating alternatives have shorter cure times and greater longevity. The two options, polyaspartic as well as polyurea have quick cure times, about an hour in the case of polyaspartic and less than 60 minutes for polyurea. Actually, polyurea cures so quickly that it gives almost no time to fix mistakes. Both are excellent for DIY projects, however, the end product will last longer than epoxy DIY coatings which means you don't need to replace them often after the initial professional application.
