WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF POLYASPARTIC COATINGS?
Why Polyaspartic Coatings Are the Ultimate Solution for High-Traffic Areas
WHAT ARE POLYASPARTIC
COATINGS?
You may have heard of polyurea or polyurethane, but have you heard of polyaspartic coatings? Well, just as polyurea emerged from a need for a more moisture tolerant version of polyurethane, polyaspartic coatings are derived from polyurea-based technology, and in fact, are actually a type of aliphatic polyurea themselves. However, polyaspartic’s unique chemical properties see it considered as a unique coating technology in its own right, with many of the same benefits of pure polyurea along with some notable project-specific advantages. Designed to overcome common challenges of pure polyurea, polyaspartic coatings are ideally suited for concrete floors or other high-traffic areas. This includes flooring in garages, warehouses, commercial kitchens, hospitals, retail spaces, and more, resisting the wear and tear from abrasion, moisture, chemical exposure, and UV radiation. For the ultimate solution for protecting high-traffic areas, look no further than polyaspartic coatings, where ArmorThane’s ArmorFloor is ready to realize the highest quality floor coatings installation available anywhere in the world.
TOP 3 ADVANTAGES OF POLYASPARTIC COATINGS
As a specialty type of aliphatic polyurea, polyaspartic coatings share many of pure polyurea’s benefits in addition to some unique advantages of its own. Combined with the strength, flexibility, versatility, and sustainability typical of every type of polyurea formulation, polyaspartic coatings offer three key advantages that make them the perfect technology for advanced flooring protection:
LONGER WORKING TIMES
Polyurea is famous for its rapid curing times, which can be a powerful advantage for projects that can’t afford a delayed return to service. However, the quick curing properties of pure polyureas can also be a significant disadvantage, as it narrows the window of available time to install a new coating system and account for any mistakes during their application. Moreover, longer curing times also mean better adhesion, as while still workable, polyaspartic can seep into porous concrete, curing within the top layer and not just on top of it. However, compared to traditional coatings like epoxy, polyaspartic’s curing time is still considered fast and convenien, making it the best of both worlds.
STRONG UV RESISTANCE
The workhorse of the polyurea market is aromatic polyurea, which is typically more cost-effective and higher performing for most projects. However, for outdoor applications where UV radiation threatens to discolor pure polyureas, polyaspartic coatings can be used as a UV resistant alternative. This makes polyaspartic coatings ideal for patios, pool decks, plazas, walkways, and almost any other type outdoor flooring, easily outperforming non-urethane alternatives and even the best aromatic formulations.
EASE OF APPLICATION
Pure polyureas are applied with high-pressure spray equipment, which offers an efficient way to apply coatings to large areas with professional training and quality instrumentation. However, this can limit the feasibility of pure polyureas for some users, who may prefer or only have access to alternative application methods like rollers or more conventional spray machines. Polyaspartic coatings can be applied with multiple common and effective methods, which when combined with a more moderate curing time, makes polyaspartic coatings one of most versatile and easy to apply types of polyurea protective coatings.
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ARMORTHANE’S ARMORFLOOR
POLYASPARTIC COATINGS
As the old adage goes, “spend money on what separates you from the ground.” The good news is, with ArmorThane’s ArmorFloor aliphatic polyaspartic coatings, you’ll be getting the best concrete floor protection without needing to break the bank. ArmorFloor is a two-component aliphatic system intended for use in moderate to severe chemical environments both indoors and outdoors. Thanks to its UV stability, ArmorFloor is best used outside where the sun’s rays threaten to yellow alternative coating materials or otherwise degrade underlying surfaces. Commonly included in garage floors and public parking structures, color quartz or another type of abrasive material can be incorporated into the application, providing a unique look with a functional non-slip texture. Simply put, ArmorFloor represents the highest standards of strength and resistance, and serves as a leading solution for polyaspartic protection.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Polyaspartic coatings are indeed far superior to epoxy alternatives, namely in terms of their drastically improved flexibility. High-performance polyaspartic coatings like ArmorThane’s can possess up to twice the flexibility, while outperforming even other types of polyurea like aromatic polyurea, which doesn’t possess the same workability or UV resistance.
Polyaspartic coating’s unique advantages make it especially well-equipped to protect concrete floors and other high-traffic surfaces. However, some of these same advantages can serve as major disadvantages in some cases. Polyaspartic coatings are slower to cure than pure polyurea formulations, limiting the speed of installation and the time until a surface is ready for regular operation.
Polyaspartic coatings are one type of aliphatic polyurea, with several key differences from their pure polyurea counterpart. Polyaspartic coatings are typically reserved for concrete flooring as they feature a slower curing time that allows polyaspartic coatings to infiltrate the top layer to cure from within, not just above. They’re also highly UV resistant, and can be applied with several different application techniques, further enhancing their versatility.
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BEST ALL-PURPOSE POLYASPARTIC COATINGS
ArmorThane has been in business for longer than polyaspartic coatings have been available on the market. We’ve grown with the coatings industry, beginning with the already then established polyurethane coatings and the newly developed pure polyurea before becoming an early adopter of polyaspartic. With over 35 years in the business, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our knowledge and expertise. We’ve built the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane, and leverage our full-suite capabilities to help our international network of customers and professional applicators tackle any project with ease. So if you’re ready to install high-quality polyaspartic coatings to protect your concrete floors, contact us today, and discover why we continue to serve as a global coatings destination for innovative spray elastomer technology!
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