Polyurea Vs. Epoxy Coating
Fortress Floors Virginia uses 100% solid Polyurea for our basecoat and polyaspartic clear topcoat. We choose polyurea over epoxy for several reasons:
- Durability: Polyurea coatings are highly durable and can withstand heavy traffic, impact, and abrasion. They ca
n also resist chipping, peeling, and fading. With our polyaspartic top coat, we guarantee your floor won’t chip, peel or fade. - Application Time: Epoxy coatings require longer curing times compared to polyurea. Polyurea coatings can cure in a matter of minutes, while epoxy coatings can take several hours to cure. Most of our projects are done in one day!
- Adhesion: Polyurea coatings have better adhesion to a variety of surfaces, including concrete and metal, compared to epoxy coatings.
- UV Resistance: Polyurea coatings have better UV resistance than epoxy coatings. They do not fade or yellow easily when exposed to sunlight. We can apply our coatings indoors and outdoors and we guarantee against fading or yellowing.
- Seamless Finish: Polyurea coatings can be applied as a seamless finish, which means there are no joints or seams for dirt and bacteria to accumulate. This makes them an excellent choice for areas that require high levels of hygiene, such as hospitals, food processing plants, and laboratories.
- Waterproofing: Polyurea coatings are highly waterproof and can prevent water from penetrating the surface. This makes them an excellent choice for areas that are exposed to moisture, such as basements, pool decks, and balconies.
- Versatility: Polyurea coatings can be used on a variety of surfaces, including concrete, metal, and wood. This gives us the flexibility to coat steps and verticals in your project space.
Overall, polyurea coatings offer numerous benefits for concrete coatings. They provide excellent durability, fast curing times, seamless finishes, chemical resistance, waterproofing, UV resistance, and versatility. When professionally installed by Fortress Floors Virginia, your garage, pool deck, walkway or commercial space will be protected for years to come.