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What Is The Best Floor Coating?

 

 

 

Epoxy, Polyaspartic, and Polyurea flooring are popular concrete coatings for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Each coating has its own set of pros and cons depending on the specific application and environment.

Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy coatings are made by mixing two components, a resin and a hardener, which then chemically react to create a hard, durable surface. They are known for their excellent adhesion, toughness, and resistance to wear, chemicals, and stains. These coatings also come in a variety of colors and finishes, making them a popular choice for decorative purposes.

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Polyaspartic Flooring

Polyaspartic coatings are a type of polyurea coating that is modified with an aliphatic polyisocyanate ester. This modification results in a slower curing time than traditional polyurea coatings, but it also provides better UV stability and color retention, making polyaspartic the best floor coating for exterior applications. Polyaspartic coatings are also highly durable, resistant to abrasions, chemicals, and UV rays, and offer excellent adhesion to various substrates.

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Polyurea Flooring

Polyurea flooring can be the best floor coating for areas that are exposed to heavy foot traffic, machinery, or harsh conditions, such as warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and commercial kitchens. It can also be used in residential settings for garages, basements, and other high-traffic areas.

One of the key advantages of polyurea flooring is its fast curing time. It can be applied in a single coat and can cure in just a few hours, which reduces downtime and minimizes disruption to daily operations.

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The Best Floor Coating Depends On Your Needs

Epoxy, Polyaspartic, and Polyurea flooring offer superior durability, flexibility, and affordability compared to alternative floor options. We use industry-leading Elite Crete coating products, and ultimately, the choice between the three will depend on the floor’s specific requirements and the desired aesthetic.