Cold joints in multi-pass polyurea applications can compromise the monolithic integrity of your coating. This week’s tip covers intercoat adhesion windows, application pattern planning, and recovery when you’ve exceeded the window.
Polyurea Surface Preparation Standards: A Field Guide for Canadian Applicators
Surface preparation determines whether your polyurea coating lasts decades or fails in months. This CPCA field guide covers the complete standard protocol for concrete, steel, and specialty substrates across all Canadian climate zones.
Polyurea for Secondary Containment: Regulatory Requirements and Application Best Practices in Canada
Secondary containment is among the most regulated and highest-stakes polyurea applications in Canada. This comprehensive guide covers regulatory requirements, chemical resistance selection, design considerations, and the documentation needed for compliance.
Weekly Tech Tip: Diagnosing and Correcting Ratio Drift in Polyurea Spray Equipment
Ratio drift is one of the most insidious spray equipment problems because it can produce a coating that looks fine but performs poorly. This week’s tech tip covers how to check your ratio, diagnose the root cause, and prevent future drift.
Respiratory Protection for Polyurea Applicators: Updated CPCA Guidelines for 2026
Updated 2026 CPCA guidelines on respiratory protection for polyurea applicators. Isocyanate sensitization is irreversible — here’s what every CPCA member company must have in place to protect their teams.
Weekly Tech Tip: Managing Polyurea Film Thickness — Measurement Methods and Pass Strategies
Consistent film thickness is fundamental to polyurea coating performance, but achieving it requires disciplined technique and measurement. This week’s tip covers measurement methods, pass strategy, and the calibration panel habit that every professional applicator should develop.
Polyurea Roofing in Canada: Technical Considerations for Commercial and Industrial Applications
Seamless spray-applied polyurea membranes offer specific advantages for complex commercial and industrial roof applications. This technical guide covers system selection, Canadian climate considerations, substrate requirements, and certification for roofing work.
Pure Polyurea vs. Hybrid Polyurea: Choosing the Right System for Your Canadian Project
Pure polyurea and hybrid polyurea/polyurethane systems have meaningfully different performance profiles. This guide helps Canadian applicators and specifiers make the right system selection for their specific project requirements.
New Study Confirms Polyurea Extends Infrastructure Service Life by 40+ Years
A University of Waterloo study confirms polyurea coatings extend infrastructure service life by 40-60 years with a maintenance cost reduction of 87% versus conventional alternatives.
Ask the Expert: Your Top 10 Polyurea Application Questions Answered
Our technical committee answers the 10 most-asked polyurea questions from the past month — covering cold weather application, PPE, pinholes, aromatic vs aliphatic, potable water certification, and certification pathways.