Polyaspartic Products
Advantages of Polyaspartic Floor Coating Systems
Polyaspartic floor coating systems represent some of the most advanced concrete coating technology available today. Originally developed for demanding industrial environments, polyaspartics have become increasingly popular for residential, commercial, and industrial flooring applications due to their exceptional durability, UV stability, and rapid cure times.
When properly installed over professionally prepared concrete, polyaspartic coatings provide outstanding long-term protection while maintaining their appearance for years.
Benefits of Polyaspartic Coatings
✔ Excellent UV Resistance – Unlike traditional epoxy coatings, polyaspartic coatings are highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) exposure and will not yellow, chalk, or fade when exposed to sunlight.
✔ Fast Cure Times – Polyaspartic systems cure significantly faster than many traditional coating systems, allowing most projects to return to service in as little as one day.
✔ Exceptional Durability – Designed to withstand heavy traffic, abrasion, impact, and daily wear, polyaspartic coatings provide long-lasting protection for concrete surfaces.
✔ Chemical and Stain Resistance – Polyaspartics help protect concrete from oil, gasoline, cleaning chemicals, road salts, and other contaminants commonly encountered in garages and commercial facilities.
✔ Easy Maintenance – The seamless, non-porous surface helps prevent dirt and contaminants from penetrating the concrete, making cleaning and maintenance simple.
✔ Decorative Versatility – Polyaspartic coatings can be used with decorative flake, quartz, and solid-color systems to create attractive, high-performance flooring solutions.
✔ High Gloss Retention – Polyaspartic coatings maintain their appearance and gloss levels longer than many traditional coating systems, even in demanding environments.
Important Considerations for Polyaspartic Coatings
While polyaspartics offer many advantages, they are not always the ideal standalone solution for every application.
Polyaspartic products typically have shorter working times than epoxy coatings, requiring experienced installers and proper environmental conditions during installation. Because of their rapid cure characteristics, surface preparation and application techniques are critical to achieving optimal results.
In many high-performance flooring systems, epoxy is often used as the primer or basecoat because of its excellent penetration and adhesion characteristics, while polyaspartic is used as the UV-stable topcoat. This combination provides the best of both technologies—superior adhesion, durability, and long-term color stability.
Ideal Applications for Polyaspartic Coatings
Polyaspartic systems are commonly used for:
• Garage Floor Coatings
• Commercial Flooring Systems
• Warehouse Floors
• Showrooms and Retail Spaces
• Patios and Exterior Concrete Surfaces
• Walkways and Entryways
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Decorative Flake Flooring Systems
