DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas has hot summers and occasional cold snaps, which can wreak havoc on improperly installed concrete coatings. Opting for a one-day polyurea-polyaspartic system may seem convenient because it's literally half the time of a two-day coating, but it comes with significant pitfalls. There's a reason why, after all the being done to one-day systems, two-day systems are increasing in .
One-Day Systems and Their Obstacles
- Moisture Management: Quick applications often overlook proper assessment. This can lead to:
- Blistering: Trapped moisture creates bubbles under the coating.
- Surface Lifting: Inadequate moisture control results in the coating peeling away from the concrete.
- Surface Preparation: Rushed installations may not allow for thorough surface profiling, leading to:
- Poor Adhesion: The coating doesn't stick well, reducing its lifespan.
- Frequent Repairs: Premature failures require costly fixes.
The Benefits of a Two-Day Process
Just like you wouldn't want an electrician to rush wiring your house, taking the time for a ensures quality and :
Day One: Applying a slower curing, moisture mitigating, 100%-solids epoxy primer
- Proper Curing: Providing for a full day of curing, the moisture-mitigating epoxy primer deeply penetrates and bonds with the concrete, setting the stage for application of the dual polyurea-polyaspartic clear top coats. Proper curing is crucial in preventing delamination and coating failure due to moisture infiltration..
- Deep Penetration: This primer penetrates deeply into the concrete, effectively managing moisture. By creating a solid, moisture-vapor barrier, it prevents issues like blistering and peeling caused by trapped moisture.
- Solid Foundation: The thick primer prepares the concrete surface for the top coats. The entire coating system is only as strong as its weakest layer.
Day Two: Adding polyurea-polyaspartic top coats
- UV, Stain, Chemical & Impact Resistance: The final step involves the application of dual layers of clear polyaspartic. These top coats provide the necessary UV, stain, chemical and impact resistance. The end result is a coating system that is resilient to Dallas's climate variations.
By addressing moisture management and ensuring thorough surface preparation and curing, the two-day process mitigates the common pitfalls of one-day systems, resulting in a floor that withstands Dallas's challenging climate conditions and the classic moisture issues our friends see all over the .
Find some professionals and let them do what they do best. That's how you'll get a gorgeous floor that requires minimal upkeep and stands the test of time.
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