Durable epoxy-urethane poured floors occupy a special place in industrial construction because the combination of wear-resistant epoxy resins and durable elastic polyurethane compound provides impact resistant, hard plastic coating that is used in areas of intensive traffic, heavy machinery and mobile massive equipment.
Epoxy-urethane floor consists of synthetic epoxy resins and liquid polyurethane. For quick coating hardening, a hardener is added into the composition; special additives are added to obtain antistatic or antiskid floor.
* The cost is listed for reference only, subject to material application on a flat surface that does not require repair. It also depends on the room area, concrete base condition, facility location, and other factors.
Pouring technology
At the first stage, the surface is prepared. If under the poured coating is concrete, it is necessary to make it smooth, dry and primed twice. If the base is wooden, it is enough to level, dry, and sand the boards. At the second stage the installation mixture is prepared. It is important to observe the exact proportions, so that the coating has all the necessary properties after drying. Mixing is carried out until a homogeneous consistency of the material, without lumps and bubbles.
After that, prepared mortar is spreaded over the surface with a paint scraper. After spreading, it is necessary to treat the poured floor with a roller, to remove bubbles and level the surface.
The next day the finishing thin coat is applied. The longer the coating dries, from 3 to 7 days, the stronger the newly poured epoxy-urethane floor will be.
Advantages and disadvantages
The following advantages can be mentioned:
- Sound insulation capability;
- Waterproof;
- Have high chemical resistance to oils, alkalis, acids;
- Cover cracks, irregularities, creating a flat surface on the deformable or cracked bases;
- Create a seamless base that is easy to clean;
- Have a dense hard-elastic structure, resistant to abrasion and mechanical loads;
- Have a variety of colors, if desired, a decorative pattern can be added under the finishing coat.
One of disadvantages of epoxy-polyurethane floors is that if surface preparation, cladding or pouring technology is not observed, deformation or layer separation will occur. It is recommended to contact professionals and not to pour the floor yourself.
Floors made of synthetic compounds meet the requirements for coatings in industrial buildings, so the poured floors are used in:
- Industrial and warehouse premises with main coating deformation;
- Refrigeration chambers and unheated premises;
- Public spaces;
- Due to the safety of components contained in the mixture, it is possible to use it in private houses.
