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An Introduction to Urethane and Epoxy Floor Coating

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  When most people think of urethane flooring, they think of the type you'll find in high-end car repair shops and under-the-sink pool decks. Urethane is also used in countertops, sinks, shampoos, shoe soles, electrical and plumbing parts, and roof shingles. But what you may not realize is that urethane is also a key component of many types of flooring, both commercial and residential. And there's no reason it shouldn't be in your home, as well. There are several reasons why urethane is becoming increasingly popular in both commercial and residential applications. One of the biggest reasons why urethane flooring is finding its way into both residential and commercial applications is because of its high tensile strength. This means that it's strong enough to hold up to extreme stress, such as the ones that a bathroom face can endure. The material is also durable enough to resist wear and tear. Plus, urethane is highly resistant to moisture, mold, and mildew. As a resul

Difference Between Epoxy and Urethane Cement & Which is Right for You?

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Many commercial contractors use epoxy floor and urethane cement for the industrial place. Foam, paints, curing agents, resins, and adhesive agents are the example of products that use them. They have the same qualities but they have differences between the key factors that go into the preferences each industry has. Chemical resistance, flexibility, color, and texture are thinking about which one to use for your industries. In terms of price, there is no big difference. Chemical Resistance Almost all industries that used epoxy or urethane products want that floor chemically resistant. Needs to stop acid or corrosion base reaction. Epoxy doesn't interact easily with acids and bases. Epoxy is highly chemical resistant. When Urethane cement is diluted it does not easily interact with acids and bases. Urethane cement reacts faster than epoxy with the chemical. Flexibility Urethane cement and epoxy coating are used by adhesive and foam industries to bond surfaces. Durability and flexibi