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Resinous floor coatings offer significant benefits across various industries and facilities due to their durability, chemical resistance, ease of cleaning, and safety features.
Two of the most durable concrete coatings are MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) and urethane cement. Here’s a comparison of the two:
MMA Concrete Coatings:
- Description: MMA coatings are fast-curing and highly durable resin systems.
- Key Features: Rapid installation and curing, which minimizes downtime. They provide excellent resistance to chemicals, abrasions, and impacts. MMA coatings also offer flexibility in application temperatures, even in cold environments.
- Best Suited For: Areas requiring quick turnaround and high durability, such as industrial floors, warehouses, and commercial spaces.
Urethane Cement Coatings:
- Description: Urethane cement is a cementitious urethane concrete coating system blended with graded silica and fine fillers, creating a self-leveling matte finish with a uniform color.
- Key Features: This does not require a topcoat. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is similar to concrete, making it highly resistant to thermal shock. Urethane cement is also known for its exceptional chemical resistance and durability.
- Best Suited For: Environments exposed to extreme temperature variations and heavy chemical exposure, such as food and beverage processing plants, commercial kitchens, and pharmaceutical facilities.
In summary, while both MMA and urethane cement coatings offer durability and chemical resistance, MMA coatings are favored for their rapid curing and application versatility. In contrast, urethane cement coatings excel in thermal shock resistance and do not require additional topcoats.