Polyurethane Concrete Floor Coating

Epoxy and polyurethane are great for protecting concrete floor against stains damage chemicals oils and wear.

Polyurethane concrete floor coating.

There is a third player in this space polyaspartic coatings. There are a number of different epoxy floor coatings on the market today with costs that are all over the map. Concrete floors are becoming more common in home construction and public buildings alike. For concrete floor coating applications the most durable longest lasting coating systems usually include the use of both epoxy and polyurethane.

It can build up an old cracked and pitted concrete floor and make it look brand spanking shiny and new and increase the floor s light reflectivity by as much as 300. To preserve the look of your concrete especially if it stamped etched or stained you will need to apply a sealing agent. Epoxy is an ideal product for resurfacing a concrete floor. One of the easiest and most cost effective is polyurethane.

It can be applied from as little as 2mls to as much as 80 mls thick depending on the application and underlying floor surface. Most polyurethane coatings suffer when exposed to uv yellow. They are both light reflective easy to clean and long lasting. Keep in mind that the floor will become a bit shinier with every coat and you should apply at least four coats of polyurethane to your concrete floor.

Polyurethane suffers from moisture delamination. Polyurethane does not bond well into the particle surface of concrete.