What are polyaspartics

Polyaspartic coatings are two-component products that, when mixed together and applied to concrete garages or industrial flooring, provide superior protective qualities with minimal cure time. They are clear but can be colored with pigments to be decorative. Originally developed by Bayer Material Sciences for coating steel to prevent corrosion, the dynamic performance and characteristics of polyaspartic paints led to research and development for other uses.

Researchers found that when concrete pores are opened by proper grinding and preparation, polyaspartics will wet (absorb) into concrete like water into a sponge. When they dry they become part of the concrete, and this unique feature prevents chipping or delamination, usually caused by moisture pressure and salts. Other coatings only stick on top of the concrete, and thus are at risk of failure due to moisture and salts in concrete. When polyaspartics are properly applied, the concrete will break before the polyaspartic coatings fail!!!

Another unique and valuable feature of polyaspartic paint is its flexibility. Concrete slabs occasionally shift, due to minor subterranean shifts. A minor shift will cause concrete to flex at large and small cracks, and while other coatings might crack and break, polyaspartics will flex with this movement.

To ensure this product's effectiveness, proper surface grinding, preparation, and repair is critical. Proper equipment, such as a commercial grinder and a commercial vacuum, is absolutely key to the preparation process, which sets the stage for a successful roll-on polyaspartic paint application. This is not a system for the inexperienced applicator or Do-It-Yourselfer.