Is your pool deck, garage floor, or driveway showing its age? If so, then perhaps it’s time to have some resurfacing work done. But what are your options? Pouring new concrete? Epoxy coatings? Sure, these are all viable options, but what if we told you that there is an alternative surfacing choice that not only looks great but is guaranteed to last much longer than traditional epoxy floors? Look no further than Polyurea Chip Floor Coating. Today, we will focus on said ‘chip coating’ technique, and why it may be your most affordable and practical option.
What is Polyurea Chip Coating?
The solid polyurethane material called polyurea is a subset of polyurethane that is used to coat and seal garage floors because of its durability, scratch-resistance, and ease of installation. Polyurea is essentially a coating that bonds to the moisture in your concrete garage floors to create a barrier that protects against scratches, the weather, and other things that can damage your garage floor.
Epoxy vs. Polyurea
Due to their strength and durability, polyurea coatings have become the most popular coating solutions for both residential and commercial use. There are many advantages to polyurea chip floor coating over epoxy coating, so it may be your best option. Although epoxy flooring is still a viable option, let’s look at some of the further advantages of polyurea chip coating.
Why Should You Consider Polyurea Chip Coating?
1. Polyurea is Much More Resistant/Durable than Epoxy
The main benefit of using polyurea coatings for garage floors is that they are more durable and resistant than other types of garage floor coatings; they are resistant to water and chemicals. These coatings are especially perfect for garages, because chemicals and other liquids used for car maintenance won’t damage the floor or stain the coating. They are also UV resistant. Because epoxy fades or turns yellow when exposed to direct sunlight, polyurea coatings will prevent this from happening. Polyurea is also a far more flexible material than epoxy. Because it has more elasticity, it will move with the concrete, rather than crack. These types of floor coatings are so durable, you can use them both indoors and outdoors without worrying about them getting damaged. In contrast to epoxy flooring, polyurea will not bubble, peel, or crack over time.
2. Minimal Maintenance
You won’t have to worry about complicated maintenance with polyurea coatings because they’re easy to maintain. In fact, many companies say they don’t require any maintenance at all. Polyurea is more expensive than other coating options, but it will not need to be reapplied every few years. In the long run, you will be able to save money on maintenance costs. Lastly, polyurea garage floor coatings are non-porous, therefore, they are not absorbed by liquids; it is much easier to wipe up spills on your garage floor rather than having to remove concrete stains.
3. Quick Curing Process
Getting an epoxy coating on your garage floor can take days to completely cure. In contrast, polyurea garage floor coatings cure much faster. As a result, you can have a functional garage floor much faster than if you used a different coating. You can usually touch the floor within a few hours after it has been coated with polyurea. It will cure completely within a day of installation, so you can park and drive on it immediately.
4. Slip Resistance & Safety
Another great advantage of polyurea floor coatings is that they create a slip-resistant floor that will make your garage safer. In wet or snowy conditions, a slippery garage floor can be dangerous and result in serious injuries. Polyurea coatings use vinyl chips to increase traction, and because polyurea floor coatings are slip-resistant, you won’t have to worry about slipping and falling on your garage floor because they add texture. It is also a great feature if you are using polyurea floor coatings for your business; you can prevent accidents, lawsuits, and other issues by creating a slip-resistant floor.
5. Many Custom Options are Available
As a final note, our polyurea chip system coating is a great option for anyone as it has many customizable options that can improve the aesthetics of your garage floor. First, many types of polyurea coating incorporate vinyl chips; these make your floors look like granite for a much lower cost! The colors can also be changed to suit your personal preferences. When you get your floor coatings from AmVet, we also have many other coating options. Our garage floor system includes a colored base coat and quartz granules to create a durable and beautiful garage floor. Also, we have a solid color system that allows you to customize the color of the flooring. No matter what your personal style is, the polyurea floor can be customized to match your aesthetics with a tinted primer and clear topcoat.
We hope this has helped illustrate some of the finer details regarding Polyurea Chip Coating. AmVet Concrete Coatings, a veteran-owned concrete resurfacing company, is pioneering the chip coating wave here in the Brevard and Indian County areas and also offers a slew of alternative coating options besides the aforementioned Polyurea Chip Coating technique.
