Architects and construction professionals in the commercial and residential markets seek durable yet beautiful coatings to protect concrete floors. Contractors and applicators are looking to utilize high-performance materials with low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and fast-cure times to improve productivity, and are often under pressure to accomplish excellent work cost effectively in a limited timeframe. Whether commercial or residential projects, polyaspartic coatings provide durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes with minimal downtime and faster return to service that meet contractors’ and end users’ needs. Best of all, coatings made with polyaspartic coating technology can be applied at temperatures below 50°F as well as in high-humidity environments, which extends the application season for such projects. These coatings can be applied by simple brush and roller and do not require special application equipment. Typical polyaspartic coatings can be applied from start to finish in an eight-hour workday.
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