PU comfort floors are self-leveling casting resins available in various colors that provide comfort and an attractive designer aesthetic, but aren’t suitable for every environment – for instance they don’t offer protection from acid spills.
As concrete floors are especially sensitive to humidity, any delays in curing before coming in contact with water or humidity could have serious repercussions. If this doesn’t happen fully cured floors may experience significant damage.
Durability
PU flooring is extremely long-lasting and can withstand the wear and tear from heavy machinery, making it an excellent choice for industrial facilities where heavy equipment will likely exert pressure. Furthermore, its durability prevents damage caused by abrasion, impacts, or chemical exposure – which make PU ideal as industrial floor covering.
This makes PU flooring an excellent option for warehouses, showrooms and living spaces where durability, comfort and designer aesthetic are a priority. They’re also excellent options for commercial environments that need an hygienic yet resilient surface solution such as hospitals or factories.
Polyurethane floor coatings are more flexible than epoxy floors and better absorb impacts, plus are resistant to temperature variations that would cause epoxy floors to crack or blister. Their flexibility also makes PU resins suitable for areas that are susceptible to threats like dairy processing and beverage manufacturing – as lactic acids will have less of an effect.
PU flooring’s other advantage lies in its fast curing time compared to epoxy floors, meaning you can apply new coats more quickly – this flexibility is particularly helpful in projects where new coatings must be laid quickly. However, these floors are more sensitive than epoxy when it comes to humidity issues; thus you should ensure the facility has adequate ventilation and any moisture or water is eliminated quickly from the system.
Chemical Resistant
PU floors are extremely durable and resistant to many of the chemicals found in facilities, as well as being impact and thermal shock resistant. As such, they make a great option for industrial facilities storing chemicals regularly such as pharma units; in fact, PU can even handle steam cleaning without damage occurring to its surface!
PU resin flooring differs significantly from epoxy in its curing process and humidity-tolerant nature, which makes it better suited to facilities where humidity levels are high, such as wash areas and dispatch areas in pharmaceutical units. Furthermore, PU stands up better against certain chemicals like sulfuric acid that would damage an epoxy floor much more severely than with its protective layer of rubber.
One of the main advantages of choosing polyurethane over epoxy flooring materials is their faster curing times, making multicoat projects complete more quickly – particularly handy if a deadline needs to be met quickly.
Before beginning to apply your PU floor coating paint, ensure the surface of the concrete or hardwood is thoroughly cleansed with mineral spirits before wiping down. This will remove oil and dirt particles, creating an end product which is smoother, more durable, and looks fantastic.
Easy to Clean
PU floors offer many advantages over other forms of flooring material, including their ease of cleaning. Their nonporous nature means they resist stains, dirt and dust deposits which makes them an excellent choice for gyms or fitness studios where sweaty conditions prevail. Furthermore, their corrosion resistant surface stands up well to food and beverage chemicals such as acids that might come their way.
PU floors are constructed using a special resin that contains premium blend fillers, creating a strong and resilient material capable of withstanding heavy machinery impact.
PU floors also boast one advantage over epoxy floor coatings: flexibility. This allows them to be applied and cured faster, which means a multicoat project can begin on Friday and be completed by Monday morning – making PU ideal for commercial environments like retail stores, public services facilities or manufacturing plants.
PU is more durable and resilient than epoxy. With increased UV stability and no yellowing over time, this can save industrial environments significant money over the long-term – particularly important when used within chemical industries where yellowing may compromise product integrity.
Slip Resistant
PU flooring is an ideal choice for the food and beverage industry as it can withstand harsh chemicals, thermal shock and heavy loads. Furthermore, its anti-slip aggregates and anti-bacterial additives make it suitable for industrial facilities like pharmaceutical factories, food processing plants, commercial laboratories and medicine.
PU floors, unlike epoxy ones, are generally less sensitive to humidity. However, you must ensure that it has fully set before any contact with water or moisture occurs – otherwise damage could result.
PU resin offers several distinct advantages over epoxy in terms of longevity, resistance to extreme temperatures (hot or cold) and UV stability – meaning they won’t yellow as quickly when exposed to sunlight for extended periods.
At the core of it all is selecting the ideal product for your facility. There are countless tests, claims, and competing products out there – it can be daunting trying to navigate them alone! For this reason it is recommended to work with a trusted supplier with experience in your type of facility so they can recommend an optimal product solution and help maximize your investment return. For assistance contact Flowcrete Asia now so we can discuss what might work best.
