Choosing the Right Coating

Rest assured that ArmorThane has the expertise and products to overcome these issues.  The key is to know the parameter before getting started. We have pure and hybrid polyurea and polyurethane, as well as prep materials, primers and top coats. Industrial areas, even old concrete manufacturing floors, can be both attractive and highly functional with the right concrete sealer.  Damaged floors are easily repaired and given a whole new look.  Even better, coatings give both new and repaired floors years of permanent protection against excessive wear, plus offer many additional product benefits. Our coatings are pigmentable and paintable. While the underneath coating permanently covers damage and gives a good strong underlayment, painting over it may not be durable enough for high traffic areas.  Instead, pigmenting with a color before spraying provides maximum protection and the color will not peel or scratch off. A wide range of colors can match or contrast existing themes.  With the addition of ColorCoat aliphatic coatings or the use of aliphatic polyurea or aliphatic modified polyurethane, a design is protected from damaging UV deterioration. ArmorShield is quick-dry sprayed coating processed from recycled ground thermoset colored plastic. Our applicators apply different colors to create a faux brick or tile look and can even stencil a permanent design. ArmorFloor is a unique roll-on coating aliphatic modified polyurethane designed for concrete refinishing applications.  Color chips or quartz can be broadcast onto the wet surface to dry as design and texture. ArmorFloor and ArmorShield can be 25-40% less than comparable epoxy coatings and you get outstanding durability. All of our polyurea and polyurethane products offer excellent properties compared to paint, epoxy and other flooring materials, but they vary in terms of degree of strength and flexibility.  These differences are also important in terms of the material being coated.  Concrete and wood have unique properties and therefore accept coatings differently. Our coatings are chemical resistant, waterproof and stable in all types of weather.  They resist scratching and denting and the flexibility allows the coating to move with the surface to prevent cracking. A seamless waterproof basin can even be created by spraying partway up the walls.  This prevents contaminants from leaching between the floor and walls, which is extremely important in health or food environments such as hospitals, kennels, restaurants and much more.  Read more how ArmorThane reduces the spread of bacteria and infectious disease on floors. We’ve written two additional articles on wood decks and concrete patios but the concepts apply to any flooring surface. Become a Professional ArmorThane Applicator. Check out all of ArmorThane’s YouTube Videos.