POLYUREA
IN CANADA

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WHO WE ARE

ABOUT CANADIAN POLYUREA

Canadian Polyurea brings together everything you need to know about polyurea coatings in Canada. We publish practical guides and project stories, help property owners, engineers and municipalities find experienced applicators, and help contractors get into the polyurea business with the right equipment, training and supply. Canadian Polyurea is supported by ArmorThane, with a Canadian office in Edmonton, Alberta.

WHY USE POLYUREA?

TOP 5 REASONS TO USE POLYUREA

Waterproof and corrosion protection

Polyurea forms a seamless, low-permeability membrane that keeps water out and protects concrete and steel from corrosion. That is why it is widely used to line tanks and containment areas.

Fast set and return to service

Polyurea gels in seconds, so coated areas can often go back into service within hours instead of days, keeping downtime to a minimum.

100% solids

Most polyurea systems are 100% solids with little or no VOC, so crews can build thick, durable films in a single visit.

High resistance

Polyurea stands up to chemicals, abrasion and impact, and handles the extreme temperature swings of a Canadian year. An aliphatic topcoat adds UV stability.

Strength and flexibility

High elongation lets polyurea stretch and bridge cracks while resisting punctures and tears, so it moves with the structure instead of breaking.

HOW POLYUREA COMPARES

TO OTHER COATINGS

Why would you choose polyurea coating instead of a more traditional coating like epoxy? While other coatings have their own benefits, polyurea outperforms them in certain areas.

POLYUREA VS POLYURETHANE

Both are isocyanate-based, but they behave very differently. Polyurethane is sensitive to temperature and moisture during application; polyurea is far less so. Polyurea also cures much faster and generally offers higher tensile strength and elongation.

POLYUREA VS EPOXY

Epoxies are sensitive to temperature, humidity and moisture during application, with longer cure times than polyurea. Epoxy coatings are not flexible with the expansion of a substrate, and UV radiation will cause it to discolour, unlike polyurea.

POLYUREA VS CEMENTITIOUS

Cementitious coatings have very little flexibility, so they crack as structures move, and they need long setting and curing times. Polyurea bridges cracks and returns to service in a fraction of the time.