Polyaspartics are relatively new in the world of decorative concrete but have been around in different forms in the coating industry for many years. Polyaspartic coating evolved from a class of material called polyurea, a super durable, fast drying material that has been used in many industrial applications as a corrosion resistant and repair material.
The problem with polyurea was the product was so volatile and reactive the pot life was very short (5-10 seconds) it was hard to apply to a floor.
Polyaspartics have overcome this difficulty while maintaining the same strength and flexible properties.
Polyaspartic coatings have many of the high build properties and durability of epoxies but are much more flexible, scratch resistant, and they do not yellow when exposed to sunlight. These qualities make it a great coating for concrete flooring applications. Polyaspartics are ideal for new concrete floors or concrete flooring that has been acid stained or dyed.
- Rapid Curing
- High film build (up to 18 mils in a single coat)
- UV stable so it will never turn yellow
- Crystal clear and does not blush white from moisture in the concrete
- High abrasion resistance-higher than epoxy or urethane
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