Fixing the floor is one of the best ways you can spruce up your garage.
If you’re tired of that cracked, faded, or stained garage floor, it’s time to repair it and put a coating on. When considering your options, you may have heard of polyurea and wondered how it’s different from epoxy.
A polyurea coating has many advantages over epoxy. We cover everything you need to know about getting a polyurea garage floor coating. Keep reading to discover the difference.
What Is Polyurea?
Polyurea is a type of elastomer that comes from step-growth polymerization. It’s a subset of polyurethane.
A polyurea coating has two parts: the base and the hardener.
Pure polyurea doesn’t react with water, and its properties make it ideal for waterproofing and corrosion protection. As such, a polyurea garage floor coating adds a significant layer of protection to your garage. It bonds to your floor and creates a barrier against moisture, scratches, corrosion, and more.
Stronger Than Epoxy
Most people are familiar with epoxy; however, polyurea is much more durable. Our patented coatings are roughly 20 times stronger than epoxy.
That high tensile strength is especially important in the garage. We store our cars, boats, riding lawnmowers, other vehicles, and tools in the garage, and all that added weight and wear and tear add up.
The average weight of a vehicle is 4,156 pounds. You want a material that can hold up to repeated use, day after day, and for years to come. You also need a garage floor coating that can withstand the elements, from rain to mud and whatever else your tires bring in.
Added UV Resistance
The sun’s UV rays can cause a lot of damage, including fading. One of the biggest downsides to epoxy coatings is that they turn yellow and fade when exposed to prolonged sunlight. This is because UV light speeds up the process of polymer degradation.
Polyurea is fade-resistant. That makes it an ideal choice for the garage, especially if you spend a great deal of time in the space with the garage door open.
These days, people use their garages for much more than parking. From creating a workshop or home gym to converting the garage into added living space, there are endless possibilities.
You need a floor that can withstand even the harshest weather, which is why so many people choose polyurea coatings.
Polyurea Is Resistant to Scrapes and Stains
The garage floor sees a lot, from dropped tools to oil leaks. This wear and tear leave dings, scratches, stains, and more.
Unprotected concrete can start to look ugly in a matter of years or months. However, polyurea coatings strengthen your floor. Our coatings are stain-resistant, as well as resistant to temperature fluctuations and scrapes. So, the next time you drop a hammer, you can rest a little easier.
Get Long-Lasting Protection
Polyurea is strong, resistant to staining and corrosion, and can withstand even the harshest weather. Installing a polyurea coating means you can enjoy your garage for years to come.
If you’re ready to talk about installation, send us a message at Garage Force of North ATL Metro or call us today.