Q: What Does Polyaspartic Coating Mean?

 

A: Polyaspartic coating is a protective layer of aliphatic polyurea that is applied to metal, wood, or concrete surfaces. The surfaces are layered by spraying, painting or plastering the polyaspartic materials to prevent deterioration of the underlying surfaces.  With the addition of polyaspartic to a surface the life of the product can be extended for years to come.

From a technical perspective, the term “polyaspartic” refers to an “aliphatic polyurea”. Today the general public is somewhat familiar with polyurea coatings, primarily from their uses in such applications as spray down truck bed liners and tank coatings.

 

Q: Who invented Polyaspartic Coatings?

 

A: Polyaspartic coatings were introduced in the early 1990s by one of the world’s leading chemical companies, Bayer Material Science. This new technology was first employed as a protective steel coating, offering corrosion prevention for bridges and other harsh environment applications. Eventually the material was chemically modified to allow for additional types of applications, including resinous coatings on various surfaces.

 

Q: What types of systems are available with Luxury Aspartic Surfacing?

 

A: One of the primary benefits to these coatings is the material’s versatility. Standard solid color  floor coatings, Seamless Flake and Monolithic Quartz flooring systems are commonplace with Polyaspartic coatings.  Recently, new decorative coating applications, such as dyes and metallic coating systems have been developed for use with polyaspartic coating technology.

 

Q: Can Polyaspartic Coatings be used outside?

 

A: Yes, most polyaspartic coatings systems are UV stable and are suitable for exterior applications per the manufacture’s specifications.

 

Q: What types of environments can Polyaspartic Coatings be used in?

 

A: While originally adapted for heavy traffic industrial and commercial flooring, as well as residential garage floor coatings, with our patent pending process those limitations are nullified. Through our process generally any type of an environment where a resinous or similar coating is called for a polyaspartic coating system may be used. The benefits of using these systems verses those currently available is only limited to your imagination, the project specifications, and the designs.

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Q: So, all you have to do to ensure a beautiful, long-wearing floor is to go with a polyaspartic resilient system, right? 

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A:  Yes 

Today’s polyaspartic floor coatings are engineered to look better, wear harder and last longer than other market options available. Though the technology has been perfected over the past few decades, polyaspartic coatings were mainly used in commercial applications such as hospitals and airplane hangars until recently, partly thanks to this patent pending process.

The bottom line is, thanks to their chemistry, polyaspartic floor coating is very tough. They combine high elasticity with high surface hardness, resulting in very good abrasion resistance. This is basically the holy grail of floor coatings. They are safe, durable, long-lasting and offer a granite-like look and feel. Current polyaspartic options available to consumers are the culmination of decades of research and development.