Urethane

Urethanes are another film-forming sealer for use over concrete. As far as providing a coating over decorative concrete, Urethane sealers are thicker than acrylic sealers and provide excellent resistance to wear, abrasion, and chemicals.

But care must be taken when applying Urethane as most react poorly to moisture until they are fully cured. If water is present on the surface when the urethane is applied, a reaction could occur that would result in bubbling and foaming. That may be part of the reason that more contractors are using water-based urethanes, and are using urethane as a preferred top-coat over epoxy.

Most Urethanes add sheen to decorative concrete that highlights the color and beauty of the work. Since some customers prefer just enough gloss to make the colors glow, but don’t want a shine, Architectural Enhancements offers urethanes in gloss or satin finishes.

• Architectural Enhancements’ Water-Based Urethane – is a popular, clear, and single component urethane coating with low odor and excellent usability. It is particularly suitable for interior applications over decorative, stained, and patterned concrete and for jobs that must be completed during business operation. Architectural Enhancements’ Urethanes are frequently used in restaurants, retail outlets, and shopping malls.

Architectural Enhancements’ Urethane is known for its excellent workability, it abrasion resistance, and its superior flexibility. It has no pot life limitations. When ordering, be sure to specify whether your client prefers a gloss or a satin finish and whether you need the product in 1 or 5 gallon containers.

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