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Why DIY Polyurea Applications May Be A Big Mistake

    If you’re a reader of this blog you’re likely familiar, with the benefits of using polyurea coatings in applications. Given the wealth of information to you why opt to hire someone for applying the coating when you can easily tackle it yourself?

    Indeed a simple Google search yields do it yourself polyurea coating options, on the market. They all boast installation processes and outstanding results.

    However that isn’t always the reality. Here’s the reason why.

    what is a diy
    polyurea coating application?

    As a homeowner you may be thinking about applying a polyurea coating, to your garage floor. However the cost might be a bit steep for what seems like a job. In that case you might decide to go for a do it yourself kit.

    It sounds easy enough doesn’t it? You just need to spray the coating onto the garage floor let it set for a hours and ta da all done…

    Then there’s the challenge of getting into all those cracks and crevices.. There’s uncertainty, about whether you’ve mixed the solution because the coating appears quite thin. After allowing it to cure you notice bits of the coating peeling off your floor after a few weeks.

    Hmm… What could have gone wrong?

     

    diy polyurea

    WHY YOU NEED A PRO TO
    install your coating

    If you’re applying a polyurea coating, you must adhere to all instructions and ensure that the surface is prepared properly before installation. This is essential to ensuring that your coating lasts for a long time. If it is not properly prepared, the coating will not adhere to the floor and will flake. This means fixing the cracks, cleaning up any dirt or chemicals, and applying a primer.

    Didn’t know that? 

    You know who would have known? An expert would!

    Another challenge you might encounter when working with DIY polyurea coatings is the materials. You may have never worked with these chemicals before, and If the mix isn’t made correctly, it could result in a less effective product.

    You might also encounter spraying problems. You might decide to spray during a particularly stormy day or are trying to get it done in a hurry — you’re eager to finish this task so that you can get back to enjoying the remainder of your life! When you’re spraying the polyurea coating, the most important thing to be doing is rushing. It’s extremely easy to coat the product. You can easily overlook spots or apply more of the mixture in one spot than another. And even sometimes, the coating can go somewhere you don’t want it to go — like on your car. It’s extremely easy to overspray this product.

     

    CONTACT ARMORTHANE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
    YOUR POLYUREA COATING INSTALLATION​

    So before you buy a DIY polyurea coating system, please stop and think about it first. This can be a big project and one that needs attention and care. Think you’re up for the challenge?

    If not, you should contact an ArmorThane applicator to help you. Contact us now for more information by clicking here.

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    A small investment for coating equipment and products will get you started in a new polyurea, polyurethane, and spray foam business or increase the revenue of an existing company. With no franchise fees or royalties, starting a protective coating business or other ArmorThane dealer business is a relatively low cost venture. 

    We provide personal training to get your new polyurea or polyurethane system up and going. Plus, we have a dedicated support team ready to assist you anytime you need us. We sell to dealers around the world who use our products for a wide variety of applications. These include everything from truck bed liners to animal habitats.

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