Know about polyurethane flooring and its type. There are a plethora of benefits with polyurethane floors, such as floor performance, safety, and aesthetics.
2. What is polyurethane?
Polyurethane is great option when it comes to choosing the right
flooring for your commercial or industrial facility. Polyurethanes are
polymers that belong to the carbamate chemical group. The
carbamates combine with the polymers to form a sturdy floor
covering. As a result, this chemical composition protects against
bacteria, chemicals, and moisture.
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3. ADVANTAGES
Polyurethane flooring have
numerous advantages, including
improved floor performance, safety,
and aesthetics.
❖ Heat and humidity tolerance
❖ UV protection
❖ Resistant to chemicals and
stains
❖ slick and seamless
❖ Heat and moisture resistance
❖ Extremely long-lasting
❖ Various finishes are available.
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4. POLYURETHANE TYPES AND APPLICATION
All polyurethanes are strong and designed for specific applications. Whatever
type of polyurethane is chosen, rest assured that your floor will be long-lasting
and appealing.
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5. Vinyl Ester — Polyester
Polyester and vinyl ester are terms used in the paint industry to describe a
type of polyurethane that is resistant to acid spills. It is also a urethane that
is resistant to chemicals (CRU).
This makes it ideal for dealing with chemical spills like gas, oil, salt, grease,
and most acids. Polyester is an excellent finish for containment and
secondary containment areas.
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6. Acrylic
Acrylic is another suitable polyurethane. It is water-based. Acrylic flooring
has a high gloss finish and excellent colour retention. It is UV resistant,
making it suitable for outdoor use. Furthermore, because acrylic does not
contain oil, it will not yellow or fade over time.
Acrylic, as a low-VOC formula, emits less odour into the air when drying than
standard polyurethane, making it an environmentally friendly and healthy
choice.
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7. Moisture Cured
Moisture-cured polyurethanes provide a high-performance finish that cures
even when there is moisture present, cures quickly, and remains flexible. It
can also withstand higher dry temperatures than epoxy.
However, it's important to keep in mind that moisture-cured flooring can
change colour over time and have a strong odour. Furthermore, it requires
highly trained professionals wearing appropriate PPE.
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8. Aliphatic
Aliphatic polyurethanes are commonly used in both interior and exterior
applications. They are the hardest and most scratch-resistant of the urethane
family, as well as UV resistant and long-lasting in colour. They make an
attractive decorative topcoat for concrete.
Polyurethane resists scratching, chemicals, UV rays, and general wear and tear
better than epoxy. Epoxy and polyurethane, on the other hand, can be
combined to create a very strong flooring system. Polyurethane is strictly a
topcoat; epoxy serves as a thickness underlayer or topcoat.
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11. Polyurethane Floor Dubai
◆ Smartcrete decorative solution LLC guarantees to provide high-quality
polyurethane flooring in Dubai that are flexible, aesthetically pleasing,
and functional. PU flooring offer high UV stability, moisture resistance,
and impact strength. Furthermore, because this coating can be applied
to any type of flooring surface, it is a viable option.
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