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Polyaspartic Floor Coating 101

The concrete on your patio and in your garage isn’t as strong and durable as it may appear. Over time, water, dirt, grease, oil, cleaning agents, and simple sunlight can damage and degrade concrete. That’s where a polyaspartic floor coating can help. Tough and durable, it will protect your garage, patio, etc., and keep it looking beautiful for decades to come. With proper care and maintenance, polyaspartic coatings will provide over 20 years of reliable protection. 

What Are Polyaspartic Coatings?

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Polyaspatic coatings are two-component products that are mixed together. As they catalyze and cure, the reaction that occurs creates a strong, durable, and stable surface. The curing process typically takes five to seven days when it’s warm, and between seven to 10 days when it’s cooler. In most cases, you can drive and park on it after three to four days.

What Are the Advantages of Polyaspartic Coatings?

One of the primary advantages is the crystal-clear finish that keeps moisture, dirt, and grime away from the concrete. This surface won’t yellow or fade because it’s 100% protected against UV rays. The high-gloss finish resists scratches, dents, and dings, as well as chemicals and staining agents. Polyaspartic coatings also tolerate high temperatures and penetrate deep into the concrete to create a strong, stable surface that will last for many decades to come.

Polyaspartic coatings are versatile and durable. They can be mixed, colored, and filled with additives to create a unique, custom floor. They also feature no to low VOCs, and there is practically no odor whatsoever. Further, it’s easy to clean and all you’ll ever need to properly clean the surface is a little hot water and ammonia. 

Can I Install Polyaspartic Coatings on Any Type of Concrete?

Concrete is concrete, right? Wrong. Not all concrete is created and poured the same way. This means that not every garage, patio, etc., is a good candidate for polyaspartic coatings. If your concrete was improperly poured, improperly cured, or is simply too porous, then any coating you apply is likely to delaminate. For this reason, we will always recommend addressing any underlying problems with the concrete before applying a polyaspartic coating. Otherwise, it’s like painting a car that’s covered in rust; eventually, it’s going to fall apart and that’s not up to the level of high-quality workmanship that our team adheres to.

How Does Polyaspartic Coating Compare to Epoxy Coating?

Polyaspartic coatings don’t cure as fast as epoxy, but that also means installers have more time to properly apply the coating to create an even, stable finish. Epoxy coatings are also susceptible to abrasions, while polyaspartic coatings are more flexible and won’t chip or scuff. However, polyaspartic coatings are susceptible to damage from battery acid, so that’s something you’ll need to be careful about over the years. Finally, while polyaspartic coatings cost more than epoxy, they look better and last longer, making them a more cost-effective investment.

For more questions about polyaspartic coatings, the team at King Concrete Coatings is happy to give you the answers you need to make the best decision for your property. Contact our team at 904-600-3532.

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