The coatings industry is vast, with an ever growing portfolio of protective linings and coatings. But within this sea of solutions, several coatings technologies stand out, and see extensive use across diverse industries and applications. Chief among them are polyurea and polyurethane, two chemically similar materials with several key distinctions that often make choosing between them an arduous task. While they can often be used for the same coatings projects, their differences make them uniquely equipped to tackle some projects better than others. We’ll walk you through their advantages and disadvantages, and help unpack why each technology is preferred for specific applications.