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COATING COMPARRISON CHART
Coating Comparison
Comparison of basic properties for different coating types.
Ever since the construction of the first concrete floor, humanity has searched for a way to protect and beautify the surface. Epoxy coatings have been around for some time and have been popular protectors of concrete floors. Fairly new to the party, polyurea coatings have quickly become the darlings of those who want a fast dry time. Let’s examine each of these contenders and see how they stack up against each other.
PROPERTIES | POLYUREA | HYBRID | POLYURETHANE | EPOXY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hardening time | Extremely fast | Fast | Relatively fast | Relatively slow |
Moisture sensitivity | Basically none or very little | Somewhat | Yes | Yes |
Colour stability** | Aromatic: Prone to chalking and yellowing | Aromatic: Prone to chalking and yellowing | Aromatic: Prone to chalking and yellowing | Not UV resistant sun fading |
Elongation at break | Up to 700% or more | 200 – 500% | 100 - 400% | Brittle |
Abrasion resistance | Very good | Good | Average | Average |
Chemical resistance | Excellent | Very good | Average | Good |
Temperature resistance | -40ºC to 150ºC | -30ºC to 140ºC | -30ºC to 140ºC | -20ºC to 110ºC |
VOC | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Durability | Excellent | Very good | Good | Average |
Cost per sq. ft. | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
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