Lifetime Epoxy Floors - The PROS and CONS of Polyaspartic Floor Coatings

​Polyaspartic is a popular choice for garage floors because of its extremely durability and beauty. Polyaspartic is not recommended for new installers or DIY KIT Projects because it's cure speed requires a high degree of professional skill and experience. Lifetime Epoxy installs Polyaspatic Floor Coatings every day. We have crews with advanced skills and that are highly experienced in applying Polyaspatic coatings. Here are the PROS and CONS of Polyaspartic Floor Coatings:

Polyaspartic Coatings – Pros

• Temperature resistant – Product is temperature resistant at -30° Fahrenheit to +140° Fahrenheit.
• Fast curing – The product has a fast cure time that is up to five times faster than epoxy
• UV-resistant – polyaspartics hold-up better in direct sun light. It is non-yellowing and does not fade or peel with sun exposure
• Stain-resistant – Polyaspartic provides a protective layer that is resistant to stains and is easy to clean
• Durable – Polyaspartic dries extremely hard, but maintains some flexibility.
• Decorative – select color and chip options for a customized appearance.
• Low VOC and odor Polyaspatic is non for low odor and out-gassing.
• Deeply penetrating – Polyaspartic “soaks into” concrete providing for greater durability.

Polyaspartic Coatings – Cons

• Expensive – Polyaspartic is more expensive than epoxy. 
• Professional installation recommended – You must have high degree of skill to apply Polyaspartic because of its fast cure time. You must be experienced and know how to apply it properly to assure a smooth, flawless finish.
• Short pot life – Short “pot life”. Fast curing and drying.
• Possible delamination – If a concrete floor gives off moisture polyaspartic can lose its bond.

Both the PROS and CONS of Polyaspartic are numerous. It is a product that has a high customer satisfaction level. But, you must have it professionally installed. And many companies do not sell or install it because of the difficulty level the installation requires.  Lifetime Epoxy Floors installs Polyaspartic Floor Coatings every day. Our crews have the required skills and experience to do so. We provide free estimates. Call 1-800-214-4311 or CLICK HERE to fill our our simple, FREE ESTIMATE contact form. 

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